Lake Cameahwait Bass Lake is a popular fishing spot located in Wyoming, USA. The lake is known for its abundance of bass fish species, including largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. Visitors can also enjoy other activities nearby, such as hiking and camping. Fishing tips include using lures that imitate small fish or insects and fishing during early morning or late evening when the fish are more active. The best time to visit is during the summer months when the temperatures range from 60-80°F.
Featured Fish - Kelp Bass
Because it is considered to be among the best eating fish and a powerful fighter, it is highly sought by sport fishermen. An omnivorous feeder, it will take most of the local live baits as well as a variety of artificial lures. A favorite rig is a metal jig and whole squid that can be bounced along the bottom. The best fishing is summer to fall although it can be fished year round in some areas. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish:
The color of this species is brown to olive green with pale blotches on the back, becoming lighter below. They are easily distinguished from the sand basses by the fact that the third, fourth and fifth dorsal spines are about the same length, whereas the third dorsal spine of the sand basses is much longer than the fourth and fifth.