- Fish the North Fork of the Shoshone River for some breathtaking scenic landscape
- This river is one of the top ten freestone rivers in the Rocky Mountain area
- Hook some rainbow, brook, brown and Yellowstone cutthroat
- Hire a fishing guide for the best fishing experience possible
Overview of Location
The fisheries on the North Fork of the Shoshone River have spawning runs for rainbow and Yellowstone cutthroat that attract fishermen from miles around. Flowing through Shoshone National Forest, this stretch of river between Cody and Yellowstone National Park has been called the most scenic land in America.
Type of waterway
Fly-fishing opportunities abound near Cody on the North Fork of the Shoshone River. It’s one of the top ten freestone rivers in the Rocky Mountain area. Wading is great but it is also a perfect river for floating.
Fishing seasons
The best time to fish this river is from the middle of June to the middle of August.
Most common fish species
You will hook some rainbow, brook, brown and Yellowstone cutthroat here, but also expect to catch mountain whitefish, rainbow-cutthroat hybrids and lake trout on the lower reaches.
Directions for access
The North Fork of the Shoshone River is bordered by Highway 14/16/20, making access easy. Just drive west out of Cody, Wyoming. The upper reaches of the river are in the Shoshone National Forest, but the headwaters are only reachable by foot or on horseback.
Getting an experienced guide who knows all the Wyoming fishing regulations and can identify the various fish is a good idea. Their expertise will help make your fishing trip the best and most profitable possible.
