Encampment River
river in Wyoming
The Encampment River flows from the Sierra Madre Mountains into the North Platte, known for its challenging access and rewarding fishing experiences in a rugged landscape.
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
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.
Past reports week by week
9 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Zebra 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 AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
As water temperatures drop in the fall, aggressive Brown and Rainbow Trout will actively chase baitfish and leeches, making this streamer highly effective on the Encampment River.
Blood Dot Egg
Brown Trout typically spawn in the fall. Egg patterns are highly effective for opportunistic Rainbow and Brown Trout feeding behind spawning fish in the Encampment River.
Buy at AmazonTravis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emerger
BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches, and this high-visibility pattern helps spot subtle takes from trout in the Encampment River.
Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in the colder fall waters of the Encampment River, enticing strikes from larger trout.
October Caddis (Dry)
Fall is prime time for October Caddis hatches in many western rivers, making this a relevant dry fly for opportunistic trout on the Encampment River.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Hare's Ear Nymph
This is a versatile and effective general searching nymph, mimicking various aquatic insects that are active subsurface year-round in the Encampment River.
Where to fish and who to ask
Encampment Wilderness Section
Accessible via trails, this remote section offers solitude and a chance at truly wild trout in a pristine wilderness environment.
Hog Park Reservoir Tailwater
Below Hog Park Dam, this section is known for consistent flows and good trout fishing, often accessible even when upper river is high.
Little Snake River Confluence
The lower sections near the confluence with the Little Snake River provide diverse water and good holding lies for trout.
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Wyoming season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Encampment River.
What flies work best on Encampment River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Encampment River right now are Beetle (Crowe) (80% confidence), Zebra Midge (80% confidence), Black Woolly Bugger (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Encampment River?
Encampment River holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
What are current flow conditions on Encampment River?
Live USGS streamflow readings for Encampment River are charted in the sidebar of this page and updated automatically from the nearest gauge.
Is Encampment River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Encampment River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.