Wyoming Fishing Reports ยท North Platte Region
The Encampment River comes down from the Sierra Madre through a rugged canyon south of Encampment, with browns, rainbows and a beautiful trail along the river.
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Encampment River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge above Hog Park Creek reads under 30 cfs, low and cold.
Fish the deeper pools midday with small nymphs. This is a better trip in summer and early fall.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Encampment, bring: Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, Zebra Midge #18-20, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Parachute Adams #16-18, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Encampment River details
| Access | The Encampment River Trail runs through the canyon from the Odd Fellows access south of town. |
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| Elevation | About 7,300 to 8,000 ft |
| Nearest town | Encampment, Wyoming |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Brown and rainbow trout |
| Regulations | General Wyoming creel limits apply unless posted. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department regulations for current rules. A Wyoming fishing license is required for anglers 14 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 7.5 to 9 ft leaders, 5X tippet |
| Camping | Medicine Bow National Forest campgrounds near Encampment |
| Kids | Partly. The trail is rugged. |
| Good to know | The canyon is remote and steep in places. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Snowed in.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Caddis and dries.
Fall
Low water.
How to get there
From Saratoga, take State Highway 130 south to Riverside and Encampment.