Wyoming offers Free Fishing Day — try the fishing license WY waters free!
2026 WY Free Fishing Day
| Date | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2026 (Saturday) | Free Fishing Day | First Saturday of National Boating & Fishing Week |
Best Spots
| Water | Region | Species | Why Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte River | S Central WY | Brown, rainbow trout | Miracle Mile — 20″+ trout common! |
| Snake River (S Fork) | Jackson Hole | Snake River cutthroat | Teton backdrop — iconic Western fly fishing |
| Yellowstone River (WY section) | NW Wyoming | Yellowstone cutthroat | Native Yellowstone cutthroat — legendary! |
| Flaming Gorge Reservoir | SW Wyoming | Lake trout, kokanee, smallmouth | 91,000 acres — deepwater lakers to 30 lbs |
| Wind River | Wind River Canyon | Brown, rainbow trout | Dramatic canyon — quality trout |
See all WY fishing spots. Daily is just $6: where to buy.