UTERBurbot fishing in Wyoming freshwater
In Wyoming freshwater, burbot peak December–March and are around November–April, spawning in January–February, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. January: Flaming Gorge burbot — invasive; anglers asked to keep every one.
Not in Wyoming freshwater this month.
Burbot in Wyoming freshwater, month by month
- JanuarySpawningFlaming Gorge burbot — invasive; anglers asked to keep every one.
- FebruarySpawningBurbot bash on the Gorge.
- MarchPeak
- AprilAround
- MayNot here
- JuneNot here
- JulyNot here
- AugustNot here
- SeptemberNot here
- OctoberNot here
- NovemberAround
- DecemberPeak
Where to fish burbot near Snake River, North Platte (Miracle Mile), Flaming Gorge
Snake River fine-spotted cutthroat, the North Platte's big browns and rainbows, Flaming Gorge's lakers and burbot, and the Wind River high lakes' grayling and goldens.
What to use for burbot
- Minnows (fatheads, shiners)Hooked lightly through the lips or behind the dorsal on a #6 to #2 hook under a slip bobber for crappie, perch and walleye; a big golden shiner on a 2/0 to 4/0 for largemouth, pike and stripers.
- Leader10–20 lb fluorocarbon
- Hook#2–3/0
- Jig head1/8–1/2 oz
- Braid10–30 lb
Feeds in 33–58°F water, best at 34–45°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch burbot in Wyoming freshwater?
Peak season is December–March, with fish spawning in January–February (often a closed or catch-and-release window — check the rule). Burbot are in Wyoming freshwater November–April. January: Flaming Gorge burbot — invasive; anglers asked to keep every one.
Where do burbot hold in Wyoming freshwater?
Look on lake, reservoir, river — around Snake River, North Platte (Miracle Mile), Flaming Gorge, Wind River lakes, Yellowstone, Bighorn River.
What is the best bait for burbot in Wyoming freshwater?
Live bait: minnows (fatheads, shiners). Minnows (fatheads, shiners): Hooked lightly through the lips or behind the dorsal on a #6 to #2 hook under a slip bobber for crappie, perch and walleye; a big golden shiner on a 2/0 to 4/0 for largemouth, pike and stripers. Tackle: leader 10–20 lb fluorocarbon, hook #2–3/0, jig head 1/8–1/2 oz, braid 10–30 lb.
What are the rules for burbot in Wyoming freshwater?
Size and bag limits and closed seasons are set by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) and change — read the current rule at https://wgfd.wyo.gov/regulations before you keep a fish. A licence is sold at https://wgfd.wyo.gov/licenses-applications.
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