New Fork River

New Fork River, in Wyoming, United States, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at New Fork River is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

42.8530, -109.8783 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Brown troutMountain whitefishRainbow troutLake troutSea trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

• For Mountain whitefish

  Use light line (2-4 lb test) for better presentation and sensitivity, and fish near the bottom in runs and riffles.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at New Fork River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to New Fork River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Wyoming before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like New Fork River.

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