Wyoming is home to many blue-ribbon fly fisheries, and the Yellowstone Country Watershed is home to some of our personal favorites. You can leave from Thermopolis, Jackson, Cody, Dubois, or the aptly named Riverton to access a vast network of rivers and creeks branching out across nearly a fourth of the state. Truly, this stretch of Wyoming houses some of the best fly fishing around.
You could explore Yellowstone country for years and never go fishing the same river twice. So, we would be honored to guide you to our favorite fly fishing spots.
My experience with Greater Yellowstone Fishing Outfitters (GYFO) has been incredibly good in so many ways. I started fly fishing in 2003 with Orvis outfitters in Idaho and Montana and maybe caught one fish each day. A relative introduced me to GYFO and I have been using them ever since because:
Each day trip has involved a different stream/river which is makes the trips much more fun;
I ALWAYS catch a lot of fish because Chad always seems to know what the fish are hitting that day;
Prices are very reasonable;
Chad always teaches me something new about fly fishing which I definitely appreciate;
I have become a much better fly fisher woman because of it which makes fly fishing even more enjoyable;
I reccommend GYFO for a very good and enjoyable fly fishing experience. Please use them if you want the best.
Fly fish one of Wyoming's best blue-ribbon rivers surrounded by rugged landscapes that will keep you coming back for fly fishing trips year after year. The wind river is a favorite among wade fishers and dry flyers, but other kinds of angling can be had in select sections. We recommend a guided fly fishing trip in this fishery during Summer or late Spring.
Otherwise, come prepared for brisk mornings around a campfire and a steaming cup of Joe. Come fly fish the wind river for cutthroat and brook trout.
The Bighorn River is an impressive tributary of the Yellowstone River that flows in Wyoming and Montana. This impressive river flows for over 450 miles and goes through Thermopolis, WY and Dubois, WY, making it a favorite fly fishing destination for anyone wanting to explore Wyoming.
The Bighorn carves through impressive canyons, open plains, and thick Cottonwood groves offering a range of fly fishing adventures that is hard to parallel. The best time of year to get on the water is May-June when nymphing is at its highest and water is cooler—keeping trout ready to bite. This river offers an incredible trout population with the average size of “18, making it one of the most popular rivers in the Greater Yellowstone Area.
Start planning your unforgettable fly fishing adventure on the Bighorn River with the Greater Yellowstone FlyFishing Outfitters experienced guides with our convenient online planning form, or reach out with any questions you may have.
