Green River
Fly Fishing Vacations

Green River Guided Fly Fishing Trips
The Green River originates from snowfields and glaciers on the slopes of the Continental Divide in the Wind River Range. Flowing from Green River Lakes, the river descends through a glacially carved valley past lodgepole pines and sagebrush hills covered with glacial erratic boulders. It then serpentines past hayfields, ranches, and willowed wetlands near Daniel, Wyoming. The river’s riparian corridor is a green ribbon starkly contrasting the drab sagebrush steppe and desert shrublands en route to Flaming Gorge Reservoir.

Rainbows, browns, cutthroats, and cutbows averaging 12” to 20” swim the Green’s currents, with trophy brown trout exceeding two feet. The river’s prolific hatches provide excellent match-the-hatch fishing, while attractors, hoppers, and other terrestrials attract the river’s large trout to the surface throughout the season. The river below Fontenelle Reservoir is home to some massive trout, affording anglers the opportunity of hooking the trout of a lifetime!

The New Fork River flows from the Wind River Range past Pinedale emptying into the Green River near Big Piney, Wyoming. This stream winds sinuously through willow-lined, marshy riparian areas and ranch land with undercut banks and logjams holding wild browns and rainbows from 14” to 24”. While floating this peaceful stream, you’ll match the river’s abundant hatches or search the banks with large terrestrials and attractors. The New Fork is known for streamer-chasing beastly browns.

Wyoming’s Hams Fork is home to rainbows and browns, averaging 18” to 22”, with occasional behemoths. Sight fish to big trout rising to prolific hatches of Baetis and tricos, or short leash nymph for these impressive trout. Chucking streamers to undercut banks and overhanging willows invokes violent strikes from the occasional alligator brown. 

Southwest Wyoming is replete with lesser-known wade fishing streams and creeks where you’ll hook rainbows, browns, and cutthroats in the 12” -20” range on these serpentined, willow-lined waters. Explore remote country and search for native Colorado River and Bonneville cutthroats in some streams. You may enjoy a Wyoming Cutthroat Slam Road Trip or Southwest Wyoming Road Trip.

Pinedale is an isolated Wyoming town located at the western edge of the Wind River Range, the gateway into the range for backpackers, campers, hunters, and rock climbers. It’s also known for its historic fur trading days and rendezvous, cowboy lifestyle, and nearby oil and gas development. 

Browse art galleries such as Art of the Winds and shops such as the Cowboy Shop and Great Outdoors Shop. Check out the Museum of the Mountain Man, the Wind River Mountain Festival in July, and the Wind River Brew Fest in early September. The Soundcheck Summer Music Series presents resident and touring musicians on an open-air stage in the park throughout summer. Celebrate the mountain men, legendary explorers, and Native Americans who opened commerce in the American West at July’s annual Green River Rendezvous. Pinedale’s premier event features food, live music, beer, a parade, historical re-enactments, nightly rodeos, and cultural events. 

Honestly, there’s not much going on in good ole Kemmerer, Wyoming. It’s most notable for its vast fossil deposits in nearby rock formations. You may visit the nearby Fossil Butte National Monument and search for fossils at private quarries. In town, check out the Fossil Country Frontier Museum, browse rock and fossil shops, and visit the JC Penney mother store, the original JC Penney store.   

Mountain bike or take scenic hikes and horseback rides exploring hundreds of miles of trails in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Rent an ATV to explore nearby remote backcountry roads, and drive up to scenic lakes such as Fremont Lake, Wyoming’s second-largest natural lake, or the Green River Lakes and its jaw-dropping scenic mountain views. Non-anglers often enjoy tagging along, taking in the action, scenery, photographing, reading a book, and relaxing. 

Guests often plan several extra days to enjoy other activities and explore the area in combination with their fishing trip. Visit Jackson Hole and explore Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Take a scenic drive up Union Pass or to South Pass and Atlantic City at the southern end of the Wind River Range. Enjoy lunch and craft beers in Lander, Wyoming, at Cowfish or Lander Brewing. 

If you’re looking for an authentic Wyoming experience with solitude, excellent fishing, and many outdoor activities, a Green River Fly Fishing Vacation in southwest Wyoming is excellent!

We recommend booking your Wyoming fly fishing vacation well in advance to ensure the best guides and accommodations. Guides and accommodations may be hard to reserve on short notice. A 50% deposit is required to finalize your Wyoming fly fishing vacation reservations. Please read the Terms and Conditions for complete details. 

Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up, or ground transfers will take you to your accommodations. You may also choose to rent a vehicle. Having independent transportation allows more flexibility and freedom during your trip.  

We recommend arriving the day before your fishing begins. Upon arrival, you may purchase any last-minute provisions and settle into your accommodations. Relax, explore the town and local area, enjoy your favorite beverages and appetizers at a local saloon, and dine at one of the many excellent restaurants. 

Each day, after coffee and a delicious breakfast, you will make final preparations and drive to your fishing destination, where you will enjoy an exciting day of fishing and adventure. Most fishing locations are within an hour of your lodging, though some can be further. Expect to spend six to eight hours on the water fishing, taking in the scenery, watching wildlife, photographing, trading jokes, and having a great time. Tasty lunches with non-alcoholic beverages are served on the water daily; feel free to bring any alcoholic beverages of your choice.

After a full day of fishing and adventure, return to your comfortable accommodations, perhaps stopping at a favorite watering hole on the way back. Back at your accommodations, clean up with a refreshing shower, relax and enjoy apres fishing. 

Then head out for some regional craft beers and cocktails at a western saloon. Indulge in a juicy ribeye steak, grab an elk burger, or enjoy a healthy salad for dinner. Wrap your day up with a nightcap and live music before settling in for a rejuvenating night’s rest. 

Rinse and repeat daily as you see fit.  

You may choose to stay at all-inclusive lodges or guest ranches, or you may sample local cafes and restaurants. Foodservice and beverage gratuities are included in all-inclusive package rates. You may prefer Fishing & Lodging only packages; meals and alcoholic beverages are not included.

Shore lunches, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages are provided each day. 

Alcoholic beverages are included with meals in all-inclusive packages. Expensive wines and alcoholic purchases exceeding $100 per day will be billed to the client. All alcoholic beverages apart from meals are the responsibility of clients.

Since we do not have the proper licenses, we cannot provide alcoholic beverages for you during the trip, except when purchased from licensed establishments such as restaurants and bars. You may purchase alcohol to bring with you on the water and during your trip.

  

Many towns and locations in Wyoming have good cell phone reception. Other locations have spotty reception or no reception at all. Cell service is often spotty while driving due to the mountainous terrain, rolling hills, draws, and river bottoms.

Wireless internet connectivity is available in many locations and accommodations. Some accommodations do not have cell service or internet connectivity. Be sure to notify people of your potential unavailability and take care of all personal and business tasks beforehand. 

Please let us know your lodging preferences for your customized Wyoming Fly Fishing Vacation. Depending on availability, we may book the following accommodations for you.  

*Rates may increase for upgraded premium lodging facilities and services.

Once you have confirmed your trip with us, you’ll want to make flight reservations as soon as possible.

We recommend flying into Jackson, Wyoming (JAC) or Riverton, Wyoming (RIW).

You may also fly into Rock Springs, Wyoming (RKS), or Salt Lake City, Utah (SLC). 

Served by Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, United Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines.

Served by United Express Operated by Sky West Airlines.

Served by United Express Operated by Sky West Airlines.

Served by Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines. 

International flights are available on AeroMexico, Air Canada, Eurowings Discover and KLM. 

Depending on your itinerary and preferences, your guide(s) may pick you up at the airport. You may rent a vehicle for greater flexibility and freedom during your trip. Car rental companies are available at your arrival airport. We will work with you to finalize transportation details at booking.

Jackson                      1 hour, 35 minutes

Riverton                     2 hours, 45 minutes

Rock Springs             1 hour, 45 minutes

Salt Lake City            3 hours, 50 minutes

Jackson                      3 hours

Riverton                      3 hours

Rock Springs             1 hour, 30 minutes

Salt Lake City            2 hours, 15 minutes                

Please book departing airline reservations for the day after your trip ends. We may book accommodations with shuttle services to your departing airport. Your guide(s) may drop you off at the airport, depending on your itinerary. Ground transfers are also available to the airport if you do not have a rental vehicle.

*We may arrange private ground transfers between the airport and your accommodations. You may also rent a vehicle for greater flexibility and freedom during your trip. Transportation is not included in Fishing & Lodging Only rates. We will work with you to finalize transportation details at booking. 

**All meals, snacks, appetizers, alcoholic beverages with meals, and associated gratuities are included in all-inclusive packages. Meals, appetizers, and alcoholic beverages are not included in Fishing & Lodging Only packages. Alcoholic beverages are not included on the river, but you may bring your own.

Our guides work very hard to ensure an enjoyable trip, and we encourage you to tip accordingly. Fly Fishing Vacations and Road Trips require significant time, additional work, and numerous logistics by your guide, which go well beyond a typical day trip. We suggest an appropriate gratuity from $150-$200/day/guide for these reasons. However, an excellent day of fishing, a memorable event, or extra effort on the guide's behalf may deserve more. Please consider that our guides work harder when fishing is slow or during adverse weather. Cash gratuities should be given directly to your guide upon finishing multi-day trips.

Many variables beyond our control, such as weather, wind, barometric pressure, water temperatures, and fish behavior, influence the day's fishing. While fishing is a highlight of your trip, there are numerous ways to enjoy your fly fishing vacation. Please align your expectations with the conditions and your abilities. No expectations, no disappointments!

Clients frequently invite guides for drinks or dinner after fishing. Socializing is a great way to celebrate the day's events, plan the next day, and connect. While guides always appreciate the generosity, buying drinks and dinner are not considered part of or in lieu of gratuities. Socializing extends a guide's long and physically demanding day. Time is required before and after each day's trip for preparing, organizing, and cleaning.

Please let us know if you have any comments or concerns about your trip.

We realize these trips are expensive, and much is at stake financially. For this reason, we highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance in advance. Unforeseen circumstances arise, and travel insurance is very reasonable should you have to cancel your trip for any reason. We recommend Travel Guard Travel Insurance and Global Rescue Insurance to protect your financial investment, which may cover trip cancellations for any reason. For more information or to purchase Trip Insurance, please visit Travel Guard or Global Rescue.

We recommend Global Rescue’s worldwide medical evacuation and extraction services if you become ill or injured during your trip or due to natural disaster, COVID-19, and other reasons. Due to the remote nature of many of our trips, potential challenges receiving immediate professional medical help, and limited cell coverage, we highly recommend purchasing medical evacuation insurance along with your trip insurance. 

For more information or to purchase Medical Evacuation Insurance, please visit Global Rescue.