If you can tough the weather or pick a sunny day, this is a great time to fish the Pinedale area. The snow is off the water, fish are hungry, and rivers are a place of solitude. If you’re not excited about chilly days, consider booking a trip with us to Thermopolis. The lower elevation means significantly warmer temps, and you can warm up in the famous hot springs at the end of the day. A typical day this time of the year is 6-15″ fish with a few over 20 inches. Streamers and nymphs are your best bet.

Pre-Run-Off! This may be one of the best times of the year for a true monster fish. The water conditions are difficult to predict, but the fish are hungry, and the rewards can be worth the struggle. Streamers and nymphs are in full working mode. May is the best time to fish big nasty bugs with big lines. Soda Lake officially opens for the season, and we have had incredible days fishing it. We also have access to a few private leased waters that run clear and high this time of the year and produce big trophy brown Trout.

June is a variable month for fly fishing, but don’t overlook it. Seedskadee is fishing amazing this time of the year. We get some dry fly action in June, and some of the best fish of the summer come to the net. The Upper Green River near the lakes begins to run clear and is always worth the drive. If you’re lucky and have a little flexibility, stay in contact with the shop and plan a short-notice fishing trip when the conditions are right.

This is our most popular month to fish the Green and New Fork rivers. We start having some world-class dry fly fishing the first few days of the month, and it usually lasts most of the month, slowly tapering down mid-July. The Gray Drake hatch is so much fun to fish. Hitting it just right can be tricky, but early July is reliable. Streamer fishing is very productive, given the right water conditions. Limited availability means we have to turn away a lot of anglers, so if you want to fish in July, book early!

The crowds start to thin down a little this month, but August is by far our 2nd busiest month. We begin to have great big bug fishing on the surface with stones and hoppers. The here rivers start to drop, and mid-day fishing can be tough if the days get hot, but our guides understand our rivers and always know which sections are fishing best. You can have a great time fishing this time of year. If you like tossing big dries and foam flies, this is an excellent month for it.

This month is known among our guides as “one of the best secrets.” Hunters are hunting, and the tourist crowds vanish after Labor Day. Once we have a good cold front move across our area, the fish start to get very aggressive. We fish streamers a lot this time of the year. Water is clear and low, which increases the level of skill needed to catch a lot of fish. Longer casts and more stealth behind the rod can make all the difference. The weather is almost always beautiful this time of the year.

The weather can be a little hit or miss, but the fishing is exceptional! We fish lower sections of the Green and New Fork and spend a lot of time on the limited-permit Seedskadee section. Some of our best days happen in October. Streamer fishing is solid and always brings you the best chance for some big fish! Remember to check out our Cast and Blast trip options this month!