Fishing in Wyoming – Refresh the Mood and Enjoy Recreational Trip

Fans of cutthroat trout will love that this fish is native to Wyoming and so popular it is the official state fish. There are four subspecies of cutthroat trout in Wyoming including the Colorado River, Yellowstone, Bonneville and the Snake River cutthroat. There are also large numbers of rainbow and brown trout in Wyoming stocked each year. Anglers who want some variety in their fishing will be excited to try their hand at catching channel catfish, black bullhead, small-mouth bass or sunfish. In all, there are 78 fish species in Wyoming, 28 of which are game fish and 50 non-games.

Wyoming has 4,200 lakes with over 333,000 acres of fishing area, as well as 27,000 miles of fishing streams. Families that love to fish together can spend their vacation time Fishing In Wyoming. Children 13 and under are able to fish under an adult's fishing license. There are daily or annual fishing licenses available to pay for and then print online. Go fly fishing Wyoming style or try some wading, floating, lake motor-boating or even drift-boating. In the winter, fishing is not over. There are always opportunities to go ice fishing for trout, ling or whitefish.

At Grey Reef in Wyoming, it is even possible to go fly fishing in the wintertime. The only limit to the fun of fishing, regardless of the time of year, is the imagination.

The state of Wyoming is full of beautiful, pristine scenery and relaxing locations. There are campgrounds for the outdoor enthusiast. There are day trips available for those who prefer to stay in a hotel or bed and breakfast while going fishing first thing in the morning. Those not familiar with the best times during the year to go fishing in Wyoming for specific species can find fishing guides. Guides are experts in leading anglers to the best locations, making sure the proper equipment is on hand and fulfilling the requirements of the law regarding game fish.

Outfitters offer full and half day guided fly fishing trips. If vacationers want to take in the stunning mountains and lakes while visiting Wyoming, then they will want to sign up for a multiple day trip through an outfitter. Families can spend their leisure time by fishing in Wyoming. Fishing, hiking and camping opportunities abound in Wyoming. Even inexperienced fishermen will soon be up to speed, whether they bring their own rods or want to use the ones provided by a guide. Learning to tie flies is fun, and those catching their first trout from a self-made fly will never stop sharing their own fish tale.

The author of this article suggests that North Platte River Wyoming will be an excellent option for you for enjoying fishing and make your trip memorable.