Lake Hattie Public Access Pointson Lake Hattie
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.
What to tie on at Lake Hattie Public Access Points
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Chironomid Pupa
Chironomids are a primary, year-round food source in Lake Hattie, and pupae are actively available subsurface, especially in cold conditions.
Buy at AmazonScud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent and abundant food source in Lake Hattie, particularly in early spring and around aquatic vegetation.
Buy at AmazonBalanced Leech
Leeches are a staple forage for predatory fish in stillwaters like Lake Hattie, and this pattern effectively mimics their sluggish movement in cold water.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Black/Olive)
A versatile streamer, the Woolly Bugger effectively imitates leeches and baitfish, which are active even in colder spring waters, enticing aggressive strikes.
Glo Bug (Orange)
With the upcoming spring rainbow spawn, resident trout and char in Lake Hattie will be keyed into egg patterns, making this a highly effective fly.
Damsel Nymph (Olive)
Damsel nymphs become active in late spring as they migrate towards shore, and this olive pattern is effective when stripped slowly along weed beds.
Callibaetis Nymph
Callibaetis nymphs are a crucial stillwater food source in the spring and will be actively moving subsurface in Lake Hattie.
Buy at AmazonDragonfly Nymph (Olive)
Dragonflies are a large, protein-rich food source for cruising trout in Lake Hattie throughout the summer. Strip these slowly along the bottom near weed edges.
Balanced Leech (Black)
Leeches are a staple forage for predatory fish in stillwaters like Lake Hattie year-round. This pattern is highly effective, mimicking sluggish leeches that trout and other species will readily prey upon.
Wyoming season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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