Wyoming Fishing
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Visitors from all corners flock to Wyoming to sample the incredible fishing that this still-wild country has to offer. Come see for yourself how it feels to hook a 24-inch cutthroat while basking beneath the Tetons.
- A huge amount of fishing can be found within Wyoming.
- Everything from wide, meandering rivers to mountain lakes.
- Some of the best trout fishing in the west.
- Numerous professional local guide services ready to help.
Overview
Perhaps the best part about Wyoming’s fishing is the diversity – within a small area you can find anything from mountain streams to large, wide rivers flowing through plains to high-elevation lakes, all filled with rainbow, brook, brown and cutthroat trout, whitefish and sturgeon.
Green River
The upper section of the Green River flows all the way from Green River Lakes in the Wind River Mountains (worthy of a fishing trip in and of themselves) down through the wide plains surrounding Pinedale and into the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. Along the way, you’ll find numerous access points and beautiful trout, mackinaw, whitefish and salmon.
Jenny Lake
This may just be one of the prettiest places to cast a line in the whole country. With uninterrupted views of the Teton peaks and beautiful, winding trails that take you around the lake, you may be hard-pressed to remember why you came there in the first place (FISHING – remember the fishing!).
Palisades Reservoir
This large reservoir near the Idaho/Wyoming border divides the Snake River from the South Fork of the Snake River. From floating on the reservoir to fishing the tailwaters of the Palisades Dam by foot or casting into the South Fork’s Upper River Basin (where you may just find the best wild cutthroat fishing in the west), you’re sure to find fish and scenic sights aplenty,
Snake River
The stretch of the Snake River that runs through Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole Valley is famous for a reason – the scenery is unrivaled, with the Tetons towering to the west and the Gros Ventres Mountains rising across the valley floor to the east, and the fishing is far from shabby. Trout of all types and sizes will grace your hook if you choose to head here.
North Platte River Valley
While it may not be as well-known as some of the other watersheds in Wyoming, the North Platte River Valley, next to the Sierra Madres and Snowy Range on the Wyoming/Colorado border, holds an allure all its own. The less-developed area is ideal for anglers who want to avoid crowds, flash and flare in exchange for solitude, fish and more fish. Bring your dry flies and expect to find rainbow, brook, brown and cutthroat trout.
Guided Trips
If you’re unsure of where to go, no matter what area of Wyoming you travel to you’ll be able to find plenty of expert guide services that can help you plan what may turn out to be the best fishing trip of your life.
Licenses
A license is required to fish in Wyoming. Current prices for 2010 are:
- Resident
$24/annual, $6/daily
$3/youth annual - Nonresident
$92/annual, $14/daily
$15/youth annual
Special or additional permits may be required to fish in preserves, hatcheries, private ranches, or other areas.
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