Claw Lake is a lake in Park County, Wyoming.
Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.
Claw Lake is a lake in Park County, Wyoming and covers about 13.3 acres, and reaches about 34 feet.
On a water as small as Claw Lake, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.
Fish listed for Claw Lake include Brook Trout, Lake Trout, and Splake.
When fishing Claw Lake, use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket.
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 at Claw Lake.
At Claw Lake, 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.
On Claw Lake, record the wind, water color, depth near the strongest cover, 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.