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Fremont Lake above Pinedale is one of the largest natural lakes in Wyoming, deep and clear, with lake trout, rainbows and kokanee.
Looking for the latest Fremont Lake river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Fremont Lake.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Fremont Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Fremont Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Cold and clear. Lake trout move shallow as fall goes on.
Strip streamers along the shoreline drop-offs.
Stocking report
See the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for the latest stocking at Fremont Lake and other Wyoming waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Fremont Lake, bring: Woolly Bugger #4-8, Sparkle Minnow #4-6, Mini Leech #8-10, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6, Pitching Leech #10.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Fremont Lake lake details
| Access | Fremont Lake Road from Pinedale, with ramps and campgrounds. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 7,400 ft |
| Nearest town | Pinedale, Wyoming |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Lake trout, rainbows, browns and kokanee |
| Regulations | Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department regulations for current rules. A Wyoming fishing license is required for anglers 14 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 3X to 4X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Ice fishing. |
| Camping | Fremont Lake campground (seasonal) |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Very deep and cold water. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice.
Spring
Ice-off.
Summer
Deep fish.
Fall
Lake trout shallow.
How to get there
From Pinedale, take Fremont Lake Road north.