Copyright 2016 James Marsh
Fly Fishing Ham's Fork River Wyoming
Ham's Fork starts high in the mountains of the
Bridger-Teton National Forest at around 10,000 feet. It is
a small stream in its headwaters with several small
tributaries. The West Fork of the Ham's joins it in its
upper reaches. Approximately sixteen miles of the river
flows through public property before reaching its first
private property section. There is a variety of types of
water but the lower section has some long stretches of
water that flows through open meadows.
The upper section of the Ham's Fork has plenty of
smaller brook trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and
some brown trout. It flows into the Viva Naughton
Reservoir. By the way, this is an excellent lake to fish for
large trout. This upper section can be accessed from the
Ham's Fork Road that follows most of the upper river.
Below Naughton Reservoir in its short tailwater section,
you can catch nice size browns and rainbow trout. This
section is bordered with lots of willow trees along the
undercut banks. It flows into Kemmerer Reservoir just a
short ways below the upper reservoir. This section has
plenty of large brown trout and plenty of places for them
to hide. Part of this section is on private property but
fishing access is available on a small fee pay basis. This
section is closed certain dates for spawning activity, so
be sure to check on the seasons. We should also
mention that Kemmerer Reservoir is another good lake
to fly fish for trout.
The tailwater below Kemmerer Reservoir has eight miles
of access provided by the state of Wyoming. Below that
section, it's a mixture of BLM land and private property.
The fish in this section range between 12 and 18 inches.
Access to the tailwater section is provided from state
highway #233. This section flows through an open
valley with meadows and plenty of long riffles and pools.
It has a higher population of brown trout than the upper
sections of the Ham's Fork River.
Seasons:
Fishing varies depending on the section
Spring:
It is okay prior to the runoff.
Summer:
Summertime is the best time for fly fishing the Ham's
Fork River
Fall:
Early Fall is the best time for the large brown trout in the
two tailwaters.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Flies
Ham's Fork starts high in the mountains of the
Bridger-Teton National Forest at around 10,000 feet. It is
a small stream in its headwaters with several small
tributaries. The West Fork of the Ham's joins it in its
upper reaches. Approximately sixteen miles of the river
flows through public property before reaching its first
private property section. There is a variety of types of
water but the lower section has some long stretches of
water that flows through open meadows.
The upper section of the Ham's Fork has plenty of
smaller brook trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and
some brown trout. It flows into the Viva Naughton
Reservoir. By the way, this is an excellent lake to fish for
large trout. This upper section can be accessed from the
Ham's Fork Road that follows most of the upper river.
Below Naughton Reservoir in its short tailwater section,
you can catch nice size browns and rainbow trout. This
section is bordered with lots of willow trees along the
undercut banks. It flows into Kemmerer Reservoir just a
short ways below the upper reservoir. This section has
plenty of large brown trout and plenty of places for them
to hide. Part of this section is on private property but
fishing access is available on a small fee pay basis. This
section is closed certain dates for spawning activity, so
be sure to check on the seasons. We should also
mention that Kemmerer Reservoir is another good lake
to fly fish for trout.
The tailwater below Kemmerer Reservoir has eight miles
of access provided by the state of Wyoming. Below that
section, it's a mixture of BLM land and private property.
The fish in this section range between 12 and 18 inches.
Access to the tailwater section is provided from state
highway #233. This section flows through an open
valley with meadows and plenty of long riffles and pools.
It has a higher population of brown trout than the upper
sections of the Ham's Fork River.
Seasons:
Fishing varies depending on the section
Spring:
It is okay prior to the runoff.
Summer:
Summertime is the best time for fly fishing the Ham's
Fork River
Fall:
Early Fall is the best time for the large brown trout in the
two tailwaters.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Flies
| Type of Stream Freestone/Tailwaters (2) Species Rainbow Trout (Wild) Brown Trout (Wild) Brook Trout (Wild) Cutthroat (Native) Size Medium Location Southwest Wyoming Nearest Towns Kemmerer Season Year-round except as noted in the article Access: Good Non-Resident License State of Wyoming Weather National Weather Service Link Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Flies |
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Ham's Fork Wyoming
Recommended Tackle & Gear
Fly Line:
4, 5 or 6 weight
Leaders:
Dry fly: 9 &12 ft., 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 71/2
ft., 3 or 4X, Streamers 2-0X
Tippets:
Dry fly: 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 3 or 4X,
Streamer 2-0X
Best Fly Rod:
Perfect Fly Supreme Four, Superb Five or
Ultimate Six
Fly Reels:
For 5/6 fly line
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
Loon Floatants, KISS Strike Indicators
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
Fly Line:
4, 5 or 6 weight
Leaders:
Dry fly: 9 &12 ft., 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 71/2
ft., 3 or 4X, Streamers 2-0X
Tippets:
Dry fly: 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 3 or 4X,
Streamer 2-0X
Best Fly Rod:
Perfect Fly Supreme Four, Superb Five or
Ultimate Six
Fly Reels:
For 5/6 fly line
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
Loon Floatants, KISS Strike Indicators
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
| Options For Selecting Flies: 1. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com) with the dates you will be fishing this stream and we will send you a list of our fly suggestions. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response. 2. Call us 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide which flies you need. 3. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com) with a budget for flies and we will select them to match the budget and get them to you in time for your fly fishing trip. All orders are shipped free in the U. S. Orders over $50 are shipped via Priority Mail. |