Wyoming · Fishing regulations

Fishing regulations in Wyoming.

Wyoming is native cutthroat country — Yellowstone, Snake River, and Bonneville cutthroats live in distinct waters across the state — plus the trophy North Platte tailwater for rainbow and brown trout.

Wyoming Game and Fish Department · License: Anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid fishing license to fish in Wyoming. Resident and non-resident licenses are sold online through the WGFD and at most sporting goods retailers. Annual, multi-day, and lifetime licenses are typically available. Senior, military, and youth discounts apply in most cases. License costs and exact age thresholds change — verify with the WGFD before purchase.

Freshwater

Trout (rainbow, brown, brook, cutthroat including native Yellowstone, Snake River fine-spotted, Bonneville, Colorado River, and Westslope subspecies, plus lake trout) drive Wyoming fishing. Walleye and bass in select reservoirs.

Rivers

The North Platte (Miracle Mile, Grey Reef, Fremont Canyon) is a trophy tailwater. The Snake and South Fork Snake hold cutthroat. Yellowstone-area rivers (Yellowstone, Madison, Firehole, Lewis) within the park have park-specific rules. The Green and Big Horn round out the trout river program.

Special

Native cutthroat trout subspecies have specific protection and harvest rules — read the regulation for the specific water. Yellowstone National Park rules differ from state rules within park boundaries. Native fish conservation areas protect rare subspecies.

Popular species

Rainbow trout · Brown trout · Cutthroat trout (Yellowstone, Snake River) · Brook trout · Lake trout · Kokanee salmon

State agency

Wyoming Game and Fish Department

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