Shoshone River
Cody's home river, with a trophy stretch below Buffalo Bill Dam and a long list of trout. 31 mapped access points.
- 108 miRiver length
- 9Game fish
- 31Access points
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About the Shoshone
The Shoshone runs through Cody and offers a lot of different trout fishing, including tiger trout.
Locals call the water from Buffalo Bill Dam down to Willwood Dam a trophy stretch. There is also access on 12th Street in Cody.
Winter and spring are the usual seasons to fish it. Prince Nymphs and Woolly Buggers are the local favorites.
Shoshone River near Lovell, WY
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Nearby gages
- Bighorn River at Kane, WY26.5 mi away Not reporting USGS 06279500
- Clarks Fork Yellowstone River near Belfry, MT27.1 mi away Not reporting USGS 06207500
- North Fork Shoshone River at Wapiti, WY38.2 mi away Not reporting USGS 06279940
- Rock Creek near Red Lodge, MT39.9 mi away Not reporting USGS 06209500
- Bighorn River at Basin, WY40.2 mi away Not reporting USGS 06274300
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Brown Trout
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Tips for fishing the Shoshone
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Fish the trophy stretch
The water from Buffalo Bill Dam to Willwood Dam is the stretch locals talk about.
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Don't skip winter
Winter and spring are the usual seasons here.
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Keep it simple
Prince Nymphs and Woolly Buggers are the local go-tos.
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Fish in town
There is access on 12th Street in Cody.
Every access point on the Shoshone, in your pocket.
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Shoshone River FAQ
When is the best time to fly fish the Shoshone River?
Winter and spring are the usual seasons.
Where is the trophy water on the Shoshone?
Locals point to the stretch from Buffalo Bill Dam down to Willwood Dam.
What flies work on the Shoshone River?
Prince Nymphs and Woolly Buggers.
Is there public access on the Shoshone River?
Yes. There are 31 mapped access points, including one on 12th Street in Cody. All of them are in the free FlyFishFinder app.
Is the Shoshone fishing well today?
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