Fishing Season: January through December

Shoshone River - WY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Temperature 51°

Temp:

51°

Water Temp:

50

North Fork Anglers's Tip of the Week

The Bureau of Reclamation has reduced the cfs to winter flows. This is arguable the best time to fish the Low Sho

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5-Day Outlook as of 3/18/24

We have above average temperatures for the entire work week. This should lead to great hatches of BWO's and Midges. A cold front is coming in over the weekend so get fishing while you can.

Techniques & Tips as of 3/18/24

Nymphs fished under an indicator with a floating fly line have been consistent trout producers. Dark and or two tone streamers - For example, Sex Dungeons, Mini Peanut Envys, Trevor's Sculpin, Scupzillas, Rabbit Zonkers are working great. Keep an eye out for midges and BWO's during the heat of the day.

Local Species Available January through December

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    Cutthroat

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    brown

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    rainbow

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    whitefish

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    tiger trout whitefish

North Fork Anglers's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Bead Head Caddis Pupa Olive, gray 16-20
Midge Tan 4-12
Sparkle Dun black or peacock 18-24
Tungsten Jig Bugger Black 6-12
Sculpzilla Tan, white, bead, bl 4, 6
Peanut Envy Black, Yellow/brown, 4-8
Davy's Skating Caddis peacock or brown 14-16
TH Duracell Jig red, black, olive, orange 16-20
Olive/White Conehead Zonkers Olive/white 2-6
Wade's North Fork Special nymph black, tan, purple, red 8-14

Bead Head Caddis Pupa

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North Fork Anglers's Recommended Gear

Description: About Shoshone River

The lower Shoshone River is our reported fishery November through March. It begins as a tail water below Buffalo Bill Dam. It is fishable all the way to the Willwood Bridge access - 23 miles!) The best section is below Buffalo Bill Dam to Willwood Dam. The river fishes great all the time. Best conditions is during the low water period, October through April.

Nearest Airport:

Cody, WY

Hatches:

Caddis BWO's PMD's Stoneflies

Best Time to Fish:

11 am to 3 pm

Best Stretch:

below Buffalo Bill Dam down river to Willwood Dam

Best Access:

Hayden Arch Bridge,12th St., 19th St., Cooper Lane, Road 2AB, Corbett Bridge.