Fishing Ocean Lake

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Ocean Lake, WY

Popular Fish Species Ocean Lake, WY

Walleye Fishing

Ocean Lake is home to a hearty population of walleye. Good fisheries management by the Wyoming Game & Fish Dept and plenty of forage in the lake have them growing fat and healthy. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for walleye can be very rewarding. Use GPS to locate fishing spots you normally fish during other times of the year. Walleye have excellent vision in low light scenarios which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water anytime there are low light conditions. During May and June is the optimal time to catch them, while feeding in shallower water. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. Concentrate around structure like points, flats and ledges off the river channels. One of the proven methods for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Black Crappie Fishing

A nice population of black crappie resides in Ocean Lake. Crappie tend to run in schools, and once a school is located, there is a good chance for catching significant numbers. Crappie fishing is easy and requires simple, basic gear. Virtually any fishing pole, reasonably small line and crappie jigs or small hooks baited with live bait, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to maintain. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. When the lake freezes over, ice fishing is often a great way to catch a nice bunch of slabs. Because crappie prefer cover and structure, locate brush and vegetation in appropriate water depths. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

Yellow Perch Fishing

Yellow perch tend to spawn in the April to May timeframe, and the spawn has been strong for years at Ocean Lake. As a result, the lake continues to maintain a very healthy population of yellow perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades. They are fun to catch in winter when ice fishing as well. Yellow perch are great table fare, and are a food source for many predator fish in the lake. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Yellow perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line.

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Guide to fishing for black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill and yellow perch at Ocean Lake in Wyoming.

Facilities are somewhat limited at Ocean Lake in the central part of the state, at Kinnear, WY. However for those who don't mind roughing it a bit, the rewards can be significant. Ocean Lake is a 6,000-acre lake with over 16 miles of shoreline. It is surrounded by rocky mountains and farmlands. Fishing can be good for crappie, walleye, bluegill and perch. Ice fishing can also be good due to the large population of walleye.

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Ocean Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Long Point Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Long Point Road, this is a one-lane, earthen ramp with gravel parking.

Ocean View Drive Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Ocean View Drive, this is a one-lane, gravel ramp with gravel parking.

Walleye Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Walleye Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.