Bunion Lake is a lake in Big Horn County, Wyoming and covers about 3 acres, and reaches about 14 feet.
On a water as small as Bunion Lake, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.
Fish and Baits
Fish listed for Bunion Lake include Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout.
How to Read the Water
At Bunion Lake, make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.
Season by Season
When fishing Bunion Lake, spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search.
A Simple Tackle Plan
A light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control at Bunion Lake.
On Bunion Lake, record the wind, water color, water depth at the strike, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.