Best fishing near Encampment
16 fishing spots · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Encampment, Wyoming — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 16 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Saratoga Lake
Good
15.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 44°F · 10 mph wind
Saratoga Lake in Wyoming is a popular destination for anglers who can find a variety of fish species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and kokanee salmon…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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#2
Big Creek Lakes Day Use Area
Good
22.1 mi away
· Water 50°F · a touch cool· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 39°F · 5 mph wind
The Big Creek Lakes Day Use Area in Wyoming, USA, is a popular fishing spot that offers plenty of opportunities for anglers of all skill levels. The area is home to several…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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#3
Big Creek Lake(lower)
Fair
22.6 mi away
· Water 52°F · cold, sluggish· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 40°F · 5 mph wind
Big Creek Lake Lower Fishing Area is a beautiful spot for fishing enthusiasts in Colorado. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish species, including trout, bass, and…
Why 49: live conditions (fair)
49Rated
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#4
Steamboat Lake
Good
33.6 mi away
· Water 50°F · a touch cool· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 39°F · 5 mph wind
Steamboat Lake is a renowned fishing area in Colorado, hosting several trout species like rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout. There are also some pike and kokanee salmon in…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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#5
North Platte River
Fair
37.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Windy · 28 mph· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 77°F
The North Platte River is a popular fishing destination in Colorado, USA, with a variety of fish species including rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and brook trout…
Why 47: live conditions (fair)
47Rated
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#6
Cowdrey Lake
Fair
35.2 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Windy · 28 mph· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 77°F
Cowdrey Lake is a popular fishing area located in the state of Colorado, USA. The lake is home to several fish species, including rainbow trout, brook trout, and cutthroat trout…
Why 44: live conditions (fair)
44Rated
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#7
East Delaney
Fair
39.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Windy · 28 mph· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 77°F
The East Delaney Fishing Area in Colorado is known for its abundant populations of rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and…
Why 44: live conditions (fair)
44Rated
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#8
Lake John
Fair
34.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Windy · 28 mph· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 77°F
Lake John is a popular fishing destination in Colorado, USA. Anglers come here to catch rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout, as well as kokanee salmon. Nearby activities include…
Why 40: live conditions (fair)
40Rated
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#9
North Delaney
Fair
38.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Windy · 28 mph· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 77°F
North Delaney Fishing Area is located in North Park, Colorado, and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The area is home to rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout…
Why 40: live conditions (fair)
40Rated
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#10
Pearl Lake
Good
33.1 mi away
· Water 50°F · a touch cool· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 39°F · 5 mph wind
Pearl Lake Fishing Area in Colorado is located in the Steamboat Springs area and is known for its rainbow trout and brook trout fishing. In addition to fishing, visitors can enjoy…
Why 38: resort size & terrain
38Rated
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#11
South Delaney
Fair
39.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Windy · 28 mph· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 77°F
The South Delaney Fishing Area is located near Walden, Colorado and attracts anglers with its abundance of rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. Nearby activities include camping…
Why 37: live conditions (fair)
37Rated
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#12
South Delaney Lake
Fair
39.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Windy · 28 mph· Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy · 77°F
South Delaney Lake is a popular fishing destination in Colorado that is stocked with rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife…
Why 37: live conditions (fair)
37Rated
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#13
Hog Park Reservoir
Good
17.0 mi away
· Water 50°F · a touch cool· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 39°F · 5 mph wind
Hog Park Reservoir is a popular fishing area located in Wyoming, USA. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow and brown trout, making it an ideal location for anglers. Besides…
Why 25: resort size & terrain
25Rated
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#14
Big Creek Lake(upper)
Good
23.6 mi away
· Water 50°F · a touch cool· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 39°F · 5 mph wind
The upper fishing area of Big Creek Lake in Colorado is known for its trout fishing. Rainbow, brown, and brook trout are regularly caught in the lake. Nearby activities include…
Why 25: resort size & terrain
25Rated
Fishing near Encampment
The Encampment area has 16 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing near Encampment
How are these fishing spots ranked?
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