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Fishing Crane Lake: what the data says
15-acre lake near Cody Region. The lake tops out around 29 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Brook Trout fishing at Crane Lake
Spring brook trout on Crane Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 9 to 29 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 25 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 9 to 29 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 |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 25 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 13 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Common questions
How deep is Crane Lake?
Crane Lake is about 29 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 Crane Lake?
Anglers target brook trout on Crane Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Crane Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 25 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Crane 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
Beauty Lake · Claw Lake · Beartooth Lake · Mutt Lake · Echo Lake · Shallow Lake
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