Green RiverFishing report · river in Wyoming
The Green River in western Wyoming—from the Upper Green/Pinedale area down through Fontenelle and toward Flaming Gorge—offers diverse trout water including pocket water and longer runs; the river supports large rainbows and cutthroats, with spring and summer hatch peaks.
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Clear water conditions with cooler fall temperatures
- 01Clear water conditions with cooler fall temperatures.
- 02Tiny BWO, Mahogany Dun, and October Caddis hatches expected.
- 03Fish are holding deeper, making nymphing more effective than streamer fishing in upper sections.
- 04Focus on deep runs, current seams, slower pools, and undercut banks.
- 05Key tactical tip: get flies down deep, and size down nymphs if the bite is slow.
Past reports week by week
14 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Woolly Bugger
Streamer fishing is often the preferred method in fall on the Green River, and this versatile pattern imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for predatory fish.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive Comparadun
BWO hatches are a hallmark of fall on the Green River, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective fish feeding on emergers and adults, especially on overcast days.
Buy at AmazonMahogany Dun
Mahogany Duns are actively hatching now during fall, providing important dry fly opportunities on the Green River for opportunistic feeders like Grayling and Whitefish.
Buy at AmazonOctober Caddis (Dry)
The October Caddis hatch is the largest caddis hatch of the year in many western rivers, making this large dry fly a key pattern for aggressive surface takes on the Green River in fall.
Buy at AmazonJujubaetis
As BWO nymphs are active year-round and especially before fall hatches, the Jujubaetis is a highly effective imitation, crucial for getting flies deep where fish are holding on the Green River.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source in tailwaters like the Green River year-round, making this a staple subsurface pattern, particularly when sizing down for slow days.
Buy at AmazonSoft Hackle Wet (Partridge & Orange)
As caddis pupae and emergers are active from spring through fall, this wet fly is excellent for swinging through the currents to imitate vulnerable insects, especially below the October Caddis hatch on the Green River.
Buy at AmazonBlood Dot Egg
Fall is egg season, and trout, steelhead, whitefish, and grayling below spawning fish will readily key into egg patterns, making this a productive subsurface choice on the Green River.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Daniel / Big Sandy Access
Access and floats near Daniel and Big Sandy that connect anglers to long productive runs of the Green.
Fontenelle Tailwater
Tailwater and tailrace sections below the Fontenelle Reservoir are known for steady flows and larger trout.
Pinedale Area (New Fork Confluence)
Upper Green near Pinedale and the New Fork confluence offers technical dries and scenic wade fishing close to town.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Two Rivers Fishing Co.
Rendezvous Anglers
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Quick answers
Common questions about Green River.
What flies work best on Green River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Green River right now are Zebra Midge (85% confidence), Iced Out Midge Pupa (80% confidence), Hopper (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Green River?
Green River holds Grayling, Mountain Whitefish, Steelhead, Whitefish. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Green River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Green River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.