Explore Carbon County: Fishing

Winter, spring, summer, or fall, there are endless opportunities for fishing enthusiasts in Carbon County!

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Annaliese Wiederspahn

September 15, 20201 min read

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If you’re looking for picturesque mountain views and incredible fishing Carbon County Wyoming is your destination.

Places to fish in Carbon County include the North Platte River, Encampment River, The Little Snake River, alpine lakes, Seminoe Reservoir, Saratoga Lake and more.

Rainbow, Brown and Cutthroat trout are numerous in our pristine rivers.

Walleye can be found in Seminoe Lake and lower elevation lakes and make great for great eating.

Carbon County has numerous fishing guides with the experience to ensure a successful fishing expedition.

If you are planning on fishing via power boat Hog Park Reservoir (25 miles south of Encampment in the Sierra Madre Range), Seminoe Reservoir (a short drive north of Rawlins, Hanna and Medicine Bow), Saratoga Lake (5 miles north of Saratoga) or the High Savery Reservoir located just off County Road 401 between Rawlins (Hwy 71 south from Rawlins turns into County Road 401) and Savery are all great fishing destinations with plenty of room to explore.

Click here for a list of great fishing locations in Carbon County!

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Annaliese Wiederspahn

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