FISHING IN WYOMING
Wyoming fishing and boating trips often include a pursuit for the energetic rainbow trout. Experience the best fishing in WY by visiting one of the state’s 4,200 lakes or 27,000 miles of streams.
FIND FISHING SPOTS NEAR YOU
TOP FISHING SPOTS IN WYOMING
CURT GOWDY STATE PARK
ALCOVA RESERVOIR, NATRONA COUNTY PK
FLAMING GORGE RESERVOIR
GET A WYOMING FISHING LICENSE
COMMON CATCHES IN WYOMING
RAINBOW TROUT
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | Light (2-8 lbs) spinning rod |
| Reel | 1500 spinning reel |
| Line | 2-4 pound test fishing line |
| Lure | Deli Shrimp, Dew Worm, Krill, Marshmellow, Single Salmon Egg, Artificial Baits |
CUTTHROAT TROUT
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
Cutthroat trout are the most widely distributed of all the western trouts of North America.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 9-foot, 5-6 weight fly rod or ultra-light spinning rod |
| Reel | Matching reel |
| Line | Intermediate sinking line, 8-10 feet of 4 pound leader, 4-6 pound test line for spin |
| Lure | Spinners, Spoons, |
BROWN TROUT
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-7 foot 1-3kg or heavier carbon fibre, graphite, or nano rod |
| Reel | 1000 or 2500 size reel |
| Line | 4-pound-test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Small Hooks (No. 12), Jigs, Crankbaits, Spoons, Minnows (use a sinker as well) |
WALLEYE
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
Walleye have needle-like teeth, bite well when the waters are cold, and make excellent table fare.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6.5 and 7 feet long medium-action graphite rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 8 or 10 pound test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Jigs, Plastic Baits, Crankbaits, Bottom Bouncers |
CHANNEL CATFISH
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The channel catfish is very highly regarded for its food and sports value.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-7-foot, medium-heavy spinning rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 14-pound or stronger abrasion-resistant monofilament line |
| Lure | Terminal tackle (circle or bait hooks, treble hooks, egg sinkers), live worms or minnows, cut-bait |
SOCKEYE SALMON
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The sockeye salmon is the most commercially valuable of all the Pacific salmons.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 10-12 foot baitcasting or spinning rod |
| Reel | Baitcasting or spinning reel |
| Line | 50-65 pound test braided fishing line, with a leader saver |
| Lure | 1/0-4/0 hook, Spinners, Plugs, Jigs, Spoons |
LAKES & PONDS
Learn about the structures in lakes and ponds. Learn where to find fish, tips and more.
STREAMS & RIVERS
River & stream fishing means knowing where the water is moving, and how fish behave in it.
