Little Laramie River
river in Wyoming
The Little Laramie provides a more intimate fishing experience compared to larger rivers, with clear water and abundant insect life, making it a favorite for technical dry fly anglers.
Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are actively emerging
- 01Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are actively emerging, particularly on overcast afternoons.
- 02Midge activity remains consistent throughout the day, providing a staple food source for trout.
- 03Aggressive trout are likely to be found targeting baitfish and leeches in deeper, slower water.
- 04Some trout may begin to stage for spawning, making egg patterns highly effective in certain areas.
- 05Water clarity is likely good with clear skies and moderate wind, requiring careful presentations.
Past reports week by week
8 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Olive Woolly Bugger
Fall is prime time for aggressive trout on the Little Laramie River. This versatile streamer effectively imitates leeches and baitfish, provoking strikes in deeper pools and runs.
Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are a key fall hatch on the Little Laramie River, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults on overcast days.
Buy at AmazonBlood Dot Egg
As fall progresses, some trout species in the Little Laramie River may begin to spawn. Egg patterns can be incredibly effective below spawning areas, mimicking a crucial food source.
Buy at AmazonTravis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emerger
As BWO hatches become active in the fall, trout often key in on emergers. This high-visibility pattern helps spot subtle takes in the currents of the Little Laramie River.
Pine Squirrel Leech
In the colder waters of fall, small leech patterns mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids. Stripping this pattern slowly can entice larger, lethargic trout in the Little Laramie River.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round on the Little Laramie River, and this weighted nymph is highly effective for enticing subsurface feeding trout in cooler fall water.
Buy at AmazonGriffith's Gnat
When midge clusters form on the surface, especially on calmer fall afternoons, the Griffith's Gnat is an indispensable dry fly for picky trout on the Little Laramie River.
Where to fish and who to ask
Centennial Valley Access
Public easements in the scenic Centennial Valley offer access to the river's productive meadow sections.
Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge Area
Provides some public access in the lower river, offering diverse fishing opportunities.
Woods Landing Resort Area
Access points in the lower river, often with amenities and guides available.
Fly shops within 40 miles
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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 Little Laramie River.
What flies work best on Little Laramie River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Little Laramie River right now are Olive Woolly Bugger (80% confidence), San Juan Worm (80% confidence), Tungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legs (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Little Laramie River?
Little Laramie River holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
What are current flow conditions on Little Laramie River?
Live USGS streamflow readings for Little Laramie River are charted in the sidebar of this page and updated automatically from the nearest gauge.
Is Little Laramie River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Little Laramie River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.