Little Snake River Confluenceon Encampment River
What's working on Encampment River
- 01Clear skies and cool 52°F temperatures mark the beginning of prime fall fishing on the Encampment River.
- 02Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) are actively hatching, especially during the warmer parts of the day, with trout keying into both emergers and adults.
- 03October Caddis are likely to be present, offering opportunities for larger dry fly takes.
- 04Brown Trout are moving into their spawning phase, making egg patterns highly effective for opportunistic feeders.
- 05Deeper runs, pools, and structured areas are the primary holding spots for larger, more aggressive trout as water temperatures continue to cool.
What to tie on at Little Snake River Confluence
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Beetle (Crowe)
Terrestrial beetles are a good food source in summer, especially near shaded banks where they often fall into the water.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a year-round staple, and their pupae are a crucial food source in cold water. These are effective fished deep under an indicator.
Buy at AmazonBlack Woolly Bugger
A versatile streamer, ideal for enticing aggressive strikes from larger trout in cold, potentially off-color water, mimicking leeches and sculpins.
Flashback Hare's Ear Nymph
A fantastic general searching nymph for spring, effective in varied conditions and mimicking a wide range of mayfly nymphs.
Flashback Hare's Ear Nymph
An excellent general searching nymph that mimics various aquatic insects, effective for prospecting deeper runs in summer.
Woolly Bugger (Olive)
A year-round staple streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, always a good choice for opportunistic trout.
Tungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legs
Excellent for probing deep, cold runs, imitating active stonefly nymphs, a consistent food source in early spring.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a consistent food source year-round, and this nymph is essential for trout feeding subsurface in the cooling waters of the Encampment River.
Buy at AmazonComparadun (BWO)
Blue-Winged Olives are a key fall hatch. This low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults on the Encampment River.
Buy at AmazonWyoming season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.