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Fishing Z Lake: what the data says
12-acre lake near Cody 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Z Lake
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 19 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 5 to 19 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 19 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 9 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 4 to 19 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 16 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 9 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
Common questions
How deep is Z Lake?
Z 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 Z Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Z Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Z Lake?
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Z Lake?
For rainbow 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
Upper Sheepherder Lake · Heart Lake · Lower Sheepherder Lake · Emerald Lake · Night Lake · Wall Lake
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