Lake DeSmet
WGFD's Monument Point page gives Lake DeSmet almost 3,600 surface acres with depths to 120 feet; a WGFD article gives 3,400 acres and Johnson County.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Lake Trout
Cutthroat Trout
Kokanee
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Monument PointPublicOne concrete ramp and dockDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake DeSmet are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wyoming Game and Fish Department (2026 regulations on eRegulations) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake DeSmet ↗Local tips
- Depths reach 120 feet, so trout can be deep in summer.
- Monument Point has a concrete ramp and dock.
- WGFD lists walleye and yellow perch among commonly found fish.
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