Fishing Season: Winter

Wind River - WY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

50

Jeramie Prine's Tip of the Week

Winter fishing is now in full swing. Focus on euro nymphing and getting good drifts in deeper water. The river is starting to freeze up a bit. Wait until it gets warm before heading to the river.

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Map of Wind River

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5-Day Outlook as of 1/28/25

Snow and ice are finally hitting the Wind River basin. Be prepared for cold weather and dress accordingly.

Techniques & Tips as of 1/28/25

Euro nymphing is the ticket right now. Get those nymphs deep in those deeper pockets of water. Winter is here and so is the ice. Be careful out there!

Local Species Available Winter

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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