Popo Agie River
river in Wyoming
The Popo Agie (pronounced 'po-PO-zha') River offers varied fishing environments, from the fast flows of Sinks Canyon to the calmer stretches near Lander, providing diverse fly fishing opportunities.
Expect active Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches
- 01Expect active Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches, particularly on overcast afternoons, providing dry fly opportunities.
- 02October Caddis are anticipated to be active, representing a significant food source for rising trout.
- 03Subsurface presentations with egg patterns and streamers will be highly effective for brown trout preparing to spawn.
- 04Midges remain a consistent food source year-round; their nymphs and pupae are always a reliable option in cooling waters.
- 05Focus on deeper pools, undercut banks, and slower runs, especially in the Little Popo Agie River's public fishing areas.
Past reports week by week
6 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives remain a key fall hatch, especially on overcast days. This low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
October Caddis (Dry)
The October Caddis is one of the last significant caddis hatches of the year, providing a substantial meal for opportunistic trout looking up.
Buy at AmazonBlack Woolly Bugger
An essential streamer for enticing aggressive strikes from larger trout, imitating leeches and sculpins which are active even in colder water.
Pheasant Tail Nymph
A classic and versatile searching nymph, it effectively mimics various active mayfly nymphs, including those of fall Blue-Winged Olives, which are active subsurface.
Buy at AmazonBlood Dot Egg
Brown trout are actively preparing for and engaging in spawning during fall, and egg patterns are highly effective imitations of this crucial food source.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge (Black)
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, and this pattern is highly effective for enticing finicky trout in colder fall waters.
Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold water, triggering strikes from larger, lethargic trout.
Harvey Pusher
Specifically effective for large brown trout in the fall, imitating baitfish and triggering aggressive strikes.
Where to fish and who to ask
Lander City Park Access
Easy public access within the town of Lander, suitable for a quick fishing outing.
Louis Lake Area
Headwaters fishing in a beautiful alpine setting, offering opportunities for smaller, wilder trout.
Sinks Canyon State Park
Offers unique geological features where the river disappears and reappears, with fishing opportunities both above and below the 'sinks'.
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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 Popo Agie River.
What flies work best on Popo Agie River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Popo Agie River right now are Zebra Midge (80% confidence), Flashback Pheasant Tail (80% confidence), Jujubaetis (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Popo Agie River?
Popo Agie 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 Popo Agie River?
Live USGS streamflow readings for Popo Agie River are charted in the sidebar of this page and updated automatically from the nearest gauge.
Is Popo Agie River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Popo Agie River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.