Fishing Season: January through December

Shoshone River - WY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

50

North Fork Anglers's Tip of the Week

The flow on the Low Sho has been dropped to an extremely low level. This is a great level for wading but getting a boat through will be difficult.

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Map of Shoshone River

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5-Day Outlook as of 12/29/25

We've finally had some winter weather here in Cody. The fishing is still great but remember to add some extra layers under those waders

Techniques & Tips as of 12/29/25

Nymphs fished under an indicator and streamers have been the most consistent trout producers. Look for heads up on midges 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 peacock, tan 12-16
Fly Formerly Known As Prince red 4-12
Prince Nymph black or peacock 12-16
Hot Cone Woolly Bugger Black 6-12
Sculpzilla Tan, white, bead, bl 4, 6
Peanut Envy Black, Yellow/brown, 4-8
Sparkle Dun peacock or brown 14-16
Griffith's Gnat 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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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.