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Fly Fishing The Green River Wyoming
The Green River in Wyoming is one of the most
overlooked rivers in the Western United States. If it were
anywhere else in the nation it would probably be fished
several times more than it is now. It lies in one of the most
beautiful sections of the state, where the antelope roam
the sage brush and people are few and far between.
To begin with there are one-hundred and forty miles of
freestone stream. In addition to that it has an excellent
tailwater. The stream starts from the Green River Lakes
just north of Pinedale on the western side of the Wind
River Mountain Range. It flows through National Forest
land for thirty miles where access is excellent. The trout
average from fourteen to sixteen inches in this section.
The water is fast flowing and is often fished from inflatable
rafts. It leaves the National Forest and flows through
private land for about twelve miles to the next public
access.
At Warren Bridge on highway #191 there is more public
water, a boat launch but a lot more anglers. From the
Warren Bridge to Daniel Junction there are several public
access areas. Below Daniel Junction the river flows for
seventy more miles into Fontenelle Reservoir. Below
Daniel Junction you must float some lengthy stretches to
get back out at the few bridge access points.
Below the dam at Fontenelle Reservoir, the river has
some huge trout. Although the numbers are not all that
great, the tailwater section has some big ones. Brown,
rainbow and cutthroat trout over twenty inches gets no
ones attention. The Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge
provides an ample amount of public access to the river.
Seasons:
At some locations you can catch fish anytime of the year.
Winter:
You can fish the tailwater section, if you can get there.
Spring:
Good except for the runoff during late May and June.
Summer:
Summer is great after the runoff ends in July.
Fall:
Fall is a prime time for fly fishing the Green River.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Green River
This river provides a great diversity of water. Success
depends on where and how you fish it. (Click Here To
Continue)
The Green River in Wyoming is one of the most
overlooked rivers in the Western United States. If it were
anywhere else in the nation it would probably be fished
several times more than it is now. It lies in one of the most
beautiful sections of the state, where the antelope roam
the sage brush and people are few and far between.
To begin with there are one-hundred and forty miles of
freestone stream. In addition to that it has an excellent
tailwater. The stream starts from the Green River Lakes
just north of Pinedale on the western side of the Wind
River Mountain Range. It flows through National Forest
land for thirty miles where access is excellent. The trout
average from fourteen to sixteen inches in this section.
The water is fast flowing and is often fished from inflatable
rafts. It leaves the National Forest and flows through
private land for about twelve miles to the next public
access.
At Warren Bridge on highway #191 there is more public
water, a boat launch but a lot more anglers. From the
Warren Bridge to Daniel Junction there are several public
access areas. Below Daniel Junction the river flows for
seventy more miles into Fontenelle Reservoir. Below
Daniel Junction you must float some lengthy stretches to
get back out at the few bridge access points.
Below the dam at Fontenelle Reservoir, the river has
some huge trout. Although the numbers are not all that
great, the tailwater section has some big ones. Brown,
rainbow and cutthroat trout over twenty inches gets no
ones attention. The Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge
provides an ample amount of public access to the river.
Seasons:
At some locations you can catch fish anytime of the year.
Winter:
You can fish the tailwater section, if you can get there.
Spring:
Good except for the runoff during late May and June.
Summer:
Summer is great after the runoff ends in July.
Fall:
Fall is a prime time for fly fishing the Green River.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Green River
This river provides a great diversity of water. Success
depends on where and how you fish it. (Click Here To
Continue)
| Type of Stream Freestone and Tailwater Species Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Cutthroat Trout Size Large Location Western Central Wyoming Nearest Towns Pinedale Season Year-round Access: Varies by Area from Good to Poor Special Regulations None Non-Resident License State of Wyoming Weather National Weather Service Link Water Data Click for information Hatch Chart Green River Hatch Chart Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear |
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