Hams Fork
A tailwater below Kemmerer Reservoir with brown and rainbow trout and a long list of summer hatches.
- 216 miRiver length
- 2Game fish
- 18Access points
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About the Hams Fork
The Hams Fork is a tailwater fed by Kemmerer Reservoir. It holds brown and rainbow trout.
It fishes best in summer. Local fly lists cover yellow sallies, green drakes, brown drakes, PMDs, caddis and hoppers, so carry both nymphs and dries.
Wyoming Game and Fish rates parts of it as Yellow Ribbon water. There are 18 mapped access points.
Hams Fork below Pole Creek, near Frontier, WY
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Nearby gages
- Green River below Fontenelle Reservoir, WY22.5 mi away Not reporting USGS 09211200
- Muddy Creek near Hampton, WY25.4 mi away Not reporting USGS 09222400
- Green River near La Barge, WY26.3 mi away Not reporting USGS 09209400
- Bear River below Pixley Dam, near Cokeville, WY28.6 mi away Not reporting USGS 10028500
- Bear River below Smiths Fork, near Cokeville, WY32.6 mi away Not reporting USGS 10038000
- Blacks Fork above Smiths Fork, near Lyman, WY35.1 mi away Not reporting USGS 09219200
- Bear River below Reservoir, near Woodruff, UT39.0 mi away Not reporting USGS 10020300
- Bear River at Border, WY39.3 mi away Not reporting USGS 10039500
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Hatching in November
What's on the water in the Upper Green watershed this month, and the fly to match.
All 11 hatches this year
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Tips for fishing the Hams Fork
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Fish it in summer
Summer is when the Hams Fork fishes best.
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Carry both stages
Bring nymphs and dries for yellow sallies, green drakes, brown drakes and PMDs.
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Don't forget caddis
Caddis emergers and dries are on the local list too.
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Throw hoppers late
Hoppers and streamers round out the box.
Every access point on the Hams Fork, in your pocket.
- 18 mapped access points, with parking and put-ins
- Today's Fishability score, so you fish the day that lines up
- 7-day flow and water-temp trends for every gauge on the river
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Hams Fork FAQ
When is the best time to fly fish the Hams Fork?
Summer.
What fish live in the Hams Fork?
Brown trout and rainbow trout.
What flies work on the Hams Fork?
Yellow sallies, green drakes, brown drakes, PMDs, caddis, hoppers and streamers.
Is there public access on the Hams Fork?
Yes. There are 18 mapped access points, all in the free FlyFishFinder app.
Is the Hams Fork fishing well today?
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