FishKillFlea Wyoming offers world-class Western trout fishing — the North Platte's Miracle Mile with 20-inch browns, Snake River cutthroat beneath the Tetons, Yellowstone's legendary native cutthroat, Flaming Gorge's 30-lb lake trout, and the Wind River Canyon's dramatic setting. At $6 daily for residents, the Wyoming fishing license is one of America's best fishing values.
Blue-Ribbon Trout Rivers
| River | Region | Species | Limit | Why Famous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte (Miracle Mile) | S Central WY | Brown, rainbow trout | 2/20″+ | 20-24″ trout common! Tailwater trophy |
| Snake River (S Fork) | Jackson Hole | Snake River cutthroat | 6 | Teton backdrop — iconic float trips |
| Green River (below Fontenelle) | SW Wyoming | Brown, rainbow | 6 | Quality tailwater — less crowded than N Platte |
| Wind River | Wind River Canyon | Brown, rainbow | 6 | Dramatic slot canyon — wadeable |
| Bighorn River (WY section) | N Wyoming | Brown, rainbow | 6 | Extension of legendary MT Bighorn |
Premier Lakes & Reservoirs
| Lake | Size | Species | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaming Gorge | 91,000 acres | Lake trout, kokanee, smallmouth | 30-lb lake trout — WY's deepwater trophy |
| Boysen Reservoir | 19,000 acres | Walleye, perch, sauger | Wind River valley — excellent walleye |
| Glendo Reservoir | 12,500 acres | Walleye, catfish, bass | N Platte system — warm/coolwater |
| Keyhole Reservoir | 14,720 acres | Walleye, smallmouth, pike | Devils Tower area — scenic |
Seasonal Guide
| Season | Best Targets | Prime Spots | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (Apr–May) | Early runoff trout, reservoir walleye | North Platte, Boysen | April pre-runoff = prime N Platte! |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Yellowstone cutthroat, Snake float | Snake R, Yellowstone area, alpine lakes | July Snake River float = peak WY fishing! |
| Fall (Sep–Nov) | Brown trout spawn, Flaming Gorge lakers | N Platte, Wind River, Gorge | Oct streamers for big browns — electric! |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Ice fishing, tailwater trout | Boysen, Glendo, N Platte | N Platte fishes year-round — tailwater warmth |
Fishing in Neighboring States
Montana for blue-ribbon trout rivers, Idaho for Henry's Fork & steelhead, Colorado for Gold Medal waters, South Dakota for Lake Oahe walleye, or Nebraska for Lake McConaughy.
A Wyoming fishing license daily is $6. NR 5-day $56 (no stamp!). See full costs or buy yours.