Trout Fishing Tips - Green River in Wyoming

GREEN RIVER

Famous throughout the West, the Green provides a variety of water types for just about every fisherman. Depending on the area, you can find pocket water, cut banks, riffles, runs and pools.

For persons fishing the Pinedale area, the Green is one of the most accessible rivers. There is 8 miles of public fishing water (administered by the Game and Fish) just upstream from the Warren Bridge (the bridge on Hwy 187 north of Daniel that crosses the Green). A dirt road follows the river for eight miles with frequent pull offs that go down to the river. This area offers a variety of water types, including a lot of pocket water. There are also several public fishing areas on the Daniel Fish Hatchery road, although the access is not nearly as good as above the Warren Bridge. This area contains some different water types than are found upstream. The river meanders back and forth through ranchland with pools, cut banks, some brush piles and other types of water. Generally this area holds bigger fish than above the bridge. Before fishing be sure that you are on public land and not on private property.

The first major hatch starts just when the Green is clearing early in July. The Gray Drake hatch is always capable of bringing up some good topwater action. Continuing through the season you’ll find the Golden Stones, Pale Morning Duns and a variety of caddis hatches. Although you’ll sometimes do better if you match the hatch, a Turck’s Tarantula, Elk Hair Caddis or Dave’s Hopper will usually get you some action. For those interested in catching some of the larger browns, try some Yuk Bugs, Double Bunnies and Bash Buggers. Lure fishermen will find black with yellow Panther Martins, gold Cyclones and Roostertails to be productive.

Although there is access for the wading angler and that person certainly has a chance of catching some fish, the best water of the Green is only accessible by boat. We offer guided float fishing on the Green starting just after the runoff, which is usually finished by the beginning of July.

Contact us to make a reservation or for further information.