Hot Springs State Park / Thermopolis Accesson Wind River
River flow last 30 days
What's working on Wind River
- 01Current flows at 1790 cfs with clear skies and cool 44°F temperatures.
- 02Fall Blue-Winged Olive hatches possible on warmer, overcast afternoons.
- 03Consistent subsurface midge and egg activity.
- 04Target Grayling and Whitefish, along with various trout species.
- 05Focus fishing efforts on softer water, current seams, and deeper pockets.
What to tie on at Hot Springs State Park / Thermopolis Access
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Flashback Hare's Ear Nymph
An excellent general searching nymph, mimicking various aquatic insects active for Grayling and Whitefish in fall.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Matches the prevalent fall Blue-Winged Olive hatches, appealing to selective Grayling and Whitefish.
Zebra Midge
Midges are a consistent year-round food source; this pattern is highly effective for Grayling and Whitefish in fall.
Buy at AmazonBlood Dot Egg
Targets opportunistic Grayling and Whitefish that feed on dislodged eggs during fall spawning periods.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A go-to streamer for colder, higher water, imitating leeches and baitfish, appealing to predatory Grayling and Whitefish.
Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Mimics sluggish baitfish and annelids in cooling fall waters, effective for Grayling and Whitefish.
Zebra Midge
The quintessential winter tailwater fly; black and red versions in sizes 18-22 match the prolific midge larvae and pupae present year-round.
Buy at AmazonIced Out Midge Pupa
Specifically designed for cold winter tailwaters, this pattern provides the necessary flash to grab attention in low-light conditions.
Buy at AmazonMother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected in late April through May, making this dry fly a perfect imitation for adult caddis.
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