Wyoming

Cowboy State — Wild Trout & Mountain Fishing

Fishing in Wyoming

Wyoming offers pristine fishing in Yellowstone country with world-class trout streams and mountain lakes. The state also has quality walleye fishing on its reservoirs.

Tournament Scene

Limited tournament scene. Some walleye events on reservoirs.

Local Tips

North Platte River for trophy trout. Yellowstone Lake for cutthroat. Flaming Gorge for lake trout. Boysen for walleye. Wind River for trout.

Local Circuits

Wyoming Walleye Trail

Public Access

Extensive public land access. National forests and BLM lands.

Species in Wyoming

What you can target and when

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout

excellent
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Best Waters

North Platte River · Snake River · Green River

FlyInline spinnerSmall spoon
Brown Trout

Brown Trout

excellent
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Best Waters

North Platte River · Bighorn River · Green River

Streamer flyRapalaInline spinner
Walleye

Walleye

good
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Best Waters

Boysen Reservoir · Buffalo Bill Reservoir · Glendo Reservoir

Jig and minnowCrankbaitSpinner rig

Top Waters in Wyoming

Lakes, rivers, bays, and coastal fisheries

North Platte River

riverPublic AccessBoat RampsKayak

The Miracle Mile section is legendary for trophy trout.

Top Species

Rainbow TroutBrown TroutCutthroat Trout

Best: Summer/Fall

Snake River

riverPublic AccessBoat RampsKayak

Iconic trout river flowing through Grand Teton National Park.

Top Species

Cutthroat TroutBrown TroutRainbow Trout

Best: Summer/Fall

Upcoming Tournaments in Wyoming

45 tournaments found

Crappie
Charity

Memorial Cody Crappie Spectacular

Cody, Wyoming
Apr 13, 2026 – Apr 14, 2026
Crappie
$200Details
Largemouth Bass
Youth
2 weeks

Big Glendo Bass Spectacular

Glendo, Wyoming
Apr 28, 2026 – May 1, 2026
Largemouth Bass
$300Details
Bluegill
Kayak
4 weeks

Champion Glendo Bluegill Open

Glendo, Wyoming
May 8, 2026 – May 11, 2026
Bluegill
$50Details
Smallmouth Bass
Kayak
4 weeks

Winter Thermopolis Bass Explosion

Thermopolis, Wyoming
May 9, 2026 – May 10, 2026
Smallmouth Bass
$100Details
Northern Pike
Freshwater
5 weeks

Heritage Casper Pike Tournament

Casper, Wyoming
May 15, 2026 – May 18, 2026
Northern Pike
$125Details
Catfish
Open

Governor's Cup Laramie Catfish Slam

Laramie, Wyoming
May 24, 2026 – May 27, 2026
Catfish
$100Details

Fishing Licenses & Regulations

Resident License

Annual Resident: $27.

Non-Resident License

Annual Non-Resident: $102. 1-Day: $15.

Short-Term License

1-Day license available.

Youth & Senior

Free for residents under 14. Reduced for youth.

Boat Registration

Required for motorized vessels.

Tournament Permit

Limited tournament activity.

Regulations Overview

Complex trout regulations by water. Many waters are catch-and-release.

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