North Fork Shoshone River
An Absaroka river that runs to Buffalo Bill Reservoir, with four kinds of trout, a fall brown trout run and 66 mapped access points.
- 90 miRiver length
- 4Game fish
- 66Access points
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North Fork Shoshone River at Wapiti, WY
216cfs
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Vs normal for the date16% below
Gage height3.20 ft
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About the North Fork Shoshone
The North Fork Shoshone starts high in the Absarokas and flows down into Buffalo Bill Reservoir.
It is a varied river with lots of public access. There is access in Wapiti next to Rivers Rest Resort. Cutthroat, rainbows, browns and brook trout all live here.
In the fall, migratory brown trout run up out of the reservoir, and that makes fall one of the best times to fish it.
North Fork Shoshone River at Wapiti, WY
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- Lamar River near Tower Ranger Station YNP45.5 mi away 169 cfs Normal 41°F · 1.09 ft USGS 06188000
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Tips for fishing the North Fork Shoshone
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Plan for the fall run
Brown trout move up from Buffalo Bill Reservoir in the fall. That is the time to fish bigger flies.
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Carry Pheasant Tails
They are the local standby.
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Start at Wapiti
There is access in Wapiti next to Rivers Rest Resort.
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Move around
With 66 mapped access points, it is easy to try several stretches in a day.
Every access point on the North Fork Shoshone, in your pocket.
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North Fork Shoshone River FAQ
When is the best time to fly fish the North Fork Shoshone?
Summer and fall. Fall brings migratory browns up from the reservoir.
What fish live in the North Fork Shoshone?
Cutthroat, rainbow, brown and brook trout.
What flies work on the North Fork Shoshone?
Pheasant Tails are the local favorite.
Is there public access on the North Fork Shoshone?
Yes, lots of it. There are 66 mapped access points, all in the free FlyFishFinder app.
Is the North Fork Shoshone fishing well today?
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