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Fishing Claw Lake: what the data says
13-acre lake near Cody Region. The lake tops out around 34 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Brook Trout fishing at Claw Lake
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 29 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Lake Trout fishing at Claw Lake
Spring lake trout on Claw Lake hold shallow, usually 9 to 34 ft. Summer fish stay in 10 to 34 ft, and winter fish hold in 9 to 34 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 29 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 9 to 34 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 10 to 34 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 7 to 34 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 9 to 34 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Splake fishing at Claw Lake
Start shallow in spring: splake sit in 5 to 25 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 34 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 34 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 15 ft, rated prime for summer splake. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a trolled spoon at the thermocline or a white tube jig (deep) and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Small casting spoon (gold/orange), Inline spinner |
| Summer | 10 to 34 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon at the thermocline, White tube jig (deep) |
| Fall | 10 to 34 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait |
| Winter | 8 to 34 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon tipped with minnow head, Small white tube |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 29 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 15 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 9 ft
Common questions
How deep is Claw Lake?
Claw Lake is about 34 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Claw Lake?
Anglers target lake trout, brook trout, splake on Claw Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Claw Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 29 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Claw Lake?
For brook trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Shallow Lake · Echo Lake · Horseshoe Lake · Ewe Lake · Crane Lake · Beauty Lake
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