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Fishing Cutthroat Lake: what the data says
6-acre lake near Laramie Region. The lake tops out around 19 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 Cutthroat Lake
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 19 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 19 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 16 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 19 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 19 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 16 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Cutthroat Lake?
Cutthroat Lake is about 19 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 Cutthroat Lake?
Anglers target brook trout on Cutthroat Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Cutthroat Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 16 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 Cutthroat 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
Crescent Lake · Arrowhead Lake · Deep Lake · Meadow Lake, South · Meadow Lake, North · Reservoir Lake
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