Lake Hattie
lake in Wyoming
Lake Hattie is one of the larger lakes in southeastern Wyoming, known for its consistent fishing throughout the season and its ability to grow large trout.
What's working on Lake Hattie
- 01Lake Hattie is offering excellent fall fishing opportunities, especially for subsurface feeders.
- 02Trout are actively feeding on Mysis shrimp and chironomids.
- 03Brown Trout spawning activity means egg patterns are highly effective.
- 04Focus on deeper areas, drop-offs, and aquatic vegetation for best results.
- 05A slow, methodical subsurface retrieve with weighted patterns is key due to wind.
Past reports week by week
8 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Mysis Shrimp
Mysis shrimp are a consistent and abundant food source in Lake Hattie, a large reservoir, especially in the fall.
Buy at AmazonChironomid Pupa
Chironomids (midges) are a primary and consistent food source year-round in stillwaters like Lake Hattie, making them crucial for fall fishing.
Buy at AmazonBalanced Leech
Leeches are a staple forage for predatory fish in stillwaters year-round, and are particularly effective in the fall as trout become more aggressive.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A versatile streamer pattern, the olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, which are actively hunted by larger predatory trout in the fall.
Blood Dot Egg
Fall is prime spawning season for Brown Trout, making egg patterns highly effective for enticing strikes from both spawning and opportunistic trout.
Buy at AmazonScud
Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source in Lake Hattie, especially in areas with aquatic vegetation, and can be effective in fall.
Dragonfly Nymph (Olive)
Dragonflies are a large, protein-rich food source for cruising trout in Lake Hattie, and slowly stripping this pattern along weed edges can be very effective in early fall.
Where to fish and who to ask
Lake Hattie Public Access Points
Multiple boat ramps and shore access areas provide convenient entry to the lake for various fishing methods.
Monolith Road Shoreline
The eastern shoreline along Monolith Road offers good wade fishing opportunities, especially for those targeting cruising trout.
North Shore Bays
The bays on the northern part of the lake are often productive for feeding trout, especially during insect hatches.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Four Seasons Anglers
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Wyoming season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Lake Hattie.
What flies work best on Lake Hattie?
Our top scored fly patterns for Lake Hattie right now are Chironomid Pupa (80% confidence), Scud (Pink/Orange) (80% confidence), Balanced Leech (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Lake Hattie?
Lake Hattie holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Lake Hattie fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Lake Hattie each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.