Fishing Season: Spring

Wind River - WY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

40

Jeramie Prine's Tip of the Week

The Wind River and the Dubois area had warm temperatures starting last week. With the warm weather comes runoff and tributaries and the Wind River become blown out. It is the beginning of spring, so fish the area lakes and tail waters. It looks like spring runoff is starting early this year.

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5-Day Outlook as of 3/23/26

Spring has started early in the Wind River drainage. It was warm last week, and this week looks the same. Temperatures will range in the 50's and 60's. Looks like spring runoff is starting, blowing out the tributaries.

Techniques & Tips as of 3/23/26

Streamer fishing is the only possible option right now. Time to fish the tail waters and iced-off lakes.

Local Species Available Spring

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    Yellowstone Cutthroat

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    Brown Trout

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    Rainbow Trout

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    Grayling

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    Whitefish

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    Brook Trout

Jeramie Prine's Recommended Fly Patterns

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

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Fly Formerly Known As Prince natural 10
Elk Wing Caddis brown 14
Birchell's Hatching Midge brown 16
Hot Head Euro Pheasant Tail N/A 18
TH Zebra Midge N/A 16-18

Fly Formerly Known As Prince

A must-have nymph for every fly box

2.49

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Jeramie Prine's Recommended Gear

Description: About Wind River

Dubois is considered the most remote town in the lower 48. So if getting away from the crowds and having the river to yourself is something you're looking for, look no further! The Wind River is an amazing fishery with big Browns, Yellowstone Cutts, Rainbows and Brookies. We also have backcountry rivers, lakes and streams filled with wild fish (grayling and golden trout). There is an abundance of wildlife here as well; grizzlies, wolves, elk, deer, moose and antelope. If you do fish here bear spray is a MUST! Fishing here is a lot like the way fly fishing was meant to be. Hire a guide if this is your first time as many folks come here and get skunked on the Wind River.

Nearest Airport:

Jackson Hole

Hatches:

Golden Stone Flies, baetis and adult mayflies, and midges.

Best Time to Fish:

10-3

Best Stretch:

All public access points in Dubois and East

Best Access:

All public access points