WY · WGFD
Wyoming fishing regulations.
- Landlocked
- 6 popular species
Wyoming is native cutthroat country — Yellowstone, Snake River, and Bonneville cutthroats live in distinct waters across the state — plus the trophy North Platte tailwater for rainbow and brown trout.
Fishing regulations change every season. This page is a summary maintained by Bield — bag limits, exact dates, and species-specific rules must be verified with WGFD before each trip.
License requirements
Anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid fishing license to fish in Wyoming. Resident and non-resident licenses are sold online through the WGFD and at most sporting goods retailers. Annual, multi-day, and lifetime licenses are typically available. Senior, military, and youth discounts apply in most cases. License costs and exact age thresholds change — verify with the WGFD before purchase.
Freshwater seasons and limits
Trout (rainbow, brown, brook, cutthroat including native Yellowstone, Snake River fine-spotted, Bonneville, Colorado River, and Westslope subspecies, plus lake trout) drive Wyoming fishing. Walleye and bass in select reservoirs.
River and stream regulations
The North Platte (Miracle Mile, Grey Reef, Fremont Canyon) is a trophy tailwater. The Snake and South Fork Snake hold cutthroat. Yellowstone-area rivers (Yellowstone, Madison, Firehole, Lewis) within the park have park-specific rules. The Green and Big Horn round out the trout river program.
Special regulations
Native cutthroat trout subspecies have specific protection and harvest rules — read the regulation for the specific water. Yellowstone National Park rules differ from state rules within park boundaries. Native fish conservation areas protect rare subspecies.
Popular species
- Rainbow trout
- Brown trout
- Cutthroat trout (Yellowstone, Snake River)
- Brook trout
- Lake trout
- Kokanee salmon
Official source · WGFD
Wyoming Game and Fish Department
This page is a regulatory summary maintained by Bield — not the official rulebook. Verify season dates, bag limits, and special regulations with the agency above before each trip.
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