Wyoming fishing seasons

5 species profiles in our database list Wyoming waters among their fisheries — including Lake Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Kokanee Salmon. Below: what's in season month by month, where to fish, and the licence source you need. Seasons shift year to year; the official agency has the final word.

Best months to fish in Wyoming

MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember

Months when the largest share of Wyoming's profiled species are in season, from our database. Full calendar: What's Biting.

Wyoming fishing calendar, month by month

Jan—Feb—Mar4 in seasonApr4 in seasonMay4 in seasonJun4 in seasonJul4 in seasonAug4 in seasonSep4 in seasonOct4 in seasonNov4 in seasonDec—

Each month links to the species in season then, from our season windows. A month is charted when at least 3 species are in season.

Freshwater species in Wyoming

SpeciesSeason
BurbotVaries by watershed and local regulation
Cutthroat TroutMar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Golden TroutMar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Kokanee SalmonMar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Lake TroutMar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov

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Licences & regulations — Wyoming (GFD)

Rules, seasons and size limits change: check the official agency before you fish.

Official: wgfd.wyo.gov

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