Updated October 15, 2026

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    Live fly fishing recommendations across 27 Wyoming waters. Top 25 flies ranked by FlyFindr confidence score from the last 14 days.
    27Waters tracked
    25Reports read
    Oct 5Updated
    1. 01

      BWO hatches are active in fall on the North Platte, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.

      North Platte Riverfrom 7 reports
      100%
    2. 02

      October Caddis hatches are active now, making this a prime dry fly for the North Platte River.

      North Platte Riverfrom 19 reports
      100%
    3. 03

      Explicitly mentioned in recent reports as becoming a factor in fall, a key large caddis hatch for aggressive trout.

      Flat Creekfrom 19 reports
      95%
    4. 04

      Leeches are a consistent food source in the North Platte River year-round and are highly effective in cold fall water for aggressive trout.

      North Platte Riverfrom 1 report
      95%
    5. 05

      BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches on the North Platte, and this high-visibility pattern helps spot subtle takes from selective trout.

      North Platte Riverfrom 9 reports
      95%
    6. 06

      Recent reports indicate BWOs are beginning to appear, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on adults during fall hatches.

      Flat Creekfrom 12 reports
      90%
    7. 07

      Terrestrial activity can still be strong in early fall, and hoppers are a substantial food source for trout along the grassy banks of the North Platte.

      North Platte Riverfrom 4 reports
      90%
    8. 08
      Beetleterrestrial

      Terrestrial beetles are still active in early fall and provide surface feeding opportunities for trout on the North Platte River.

      North Platte Riverfrom 1 report
      90%
    9. 09

      A versatile searching nymph that imitates various active aquatic insects, excellent for the consistent nymph fishery of the North Platte River.

      North Platte Riverfrom 7 reports
      85%
    10. 10

      Recent reports indicate Mahogany Duns are beginning to appear, making this a relevant fall pattern.

      Flat Creekfrom 4 reports
      85%
    11. 11

      BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches, and this high-visibility pattern helps spot subtle takes from selective trout.

      Flat Creekfrom 9 reports
      85%
    12. 12

      For targeting larger, aggressive Brown Trout in the fall on the Greybull River, the Harvey Pusher is an excellent baitfish and sculpin imitation, best stripped through deep runs.

      Greybull Riverfrom 3 reports
      80%
    13. 13

      Caddis pupae and emergers remain active throughout the fall, and this wet fly pattern is effective when swung through the current, appealing to feeding Whitefish.

      Shoshone Riverfrom 3 reports
      80%
    14. 14

      Fall is prime egg season, and Whitefish are known to opportunistically feed on eggs drifting in the river.

      Shoshone Riverfrom 22 reports
      80%
    15. 15

      Active Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are occurring, making this pattern effective for surface feeders.

      Big Sandy Riverfrom 7 reports
      80%
    16. 16

      Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, and this weighted nymph is highly effective for subsurface feeding Whitefish in cooler fall waters.

      Shoshone Riverfrom 16 reports
      80%
    17. 17

      An excellent general searching nymph, mimicking various aquatic insects that are active year-round and particularly effective in the fall as a subsurface offering for Whitefish.

      Shoshone Riverfrom 7 reports
      80%
    18. 18

      Late summer and fall often see hatches of Paraleptophlebia (Mahogany Duns), providing good dry fly opportunities for Whitefish.

      Shoshone Riverfrom 1 report
      80%
    19. 19

      A versatile attractor nymph that imitates a variety of aquatic insects and remains effective year-round, including for Whitefish in the fall.

      Shoshone Riverfrom 1 report
      80%
    20. 20

      With brown trout spawning in the fall, egg patterns are a prime opportunistic food source for Cuttbows and Whitefish.

      Upper Green Riverfrom 22 reports
      80%
    21. 21

      Consistent midge activity remains a year-round staple, effective as a subsurface searching pattern in colder water.

      Big Sandy Riverfrom 5 reports
      80%
    22. 22

      Matching the highly anticipated October Caddis hatch, a key fall food source for opportunistic feeders.

      Upper Green Riverfrom 19 reports
      80%
    23. 23

      Capitalize on the significant large October Caddis hatch that can occur in the fall.

      Big Sandy Riverfrom 19 reports
      80%
    24. 24

      Matches the active late-season BWO hatches, effective for selective trout and whitefish feeding in the surface film.

      Upper Green Riverfrom 12 reports
      80%
    25. 25

      Perch are a common baitfish in many walleye waters, and this imitation is excellent in fall and early spring.

      Medicine Bow Riverfrom 1 report
      80%

    Ranked by Fly Findr confidence across recommendations issued in the last 14 days. Mentions count approved bite reports for Wyoming waters in the same window.