Wyoming Fishing Reports ยท Cody Region
The North Fork of the Shoshone runs through the Wapiti Valley between Cody and Yellowstone, with Yellowstone cutthroat, rainbows and miles of national forest access.
Looking for the latest North Fork Shoshone River report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the North Fork Shoshone River โ Wapiti Valley.
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North Fork Shoshone River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge at Wapiti reads around 200 cfs, clear, and dropping as irrigation ends.
BWOs and midges come off on overcast days. Fish a Prince Nymph or caddis pupa in the runs, and a Sparkle Dun or Griffith's Gnat when fish rise.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Wapiti Valley, bring: Prince Nymph #12-16, Sparkle Pupa #14-16, Sparkle Dun #14-16, Griffith', s Gnat #16-20, Woolly Bugger #8, Zebra Midge #18-22, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
North Fork Shoshone River details
| Access | US-14/16/20 follows the river through Shoshone National Forest, with many pullouts. |
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| Elevation | About 5,600 to 6,700 ft |
| Nearest town | Cody, Wyoming |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Yellowstone cutthroat 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 | 9 ft leaders, 5X tippet |
| Camping | Shoshone National Forest campgrounds along the highway (seasonal) |
| Kids | Partly. Easy roadside spots. |
| Good to know | This is grizzly country. Carry bear spray. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Caddis, stoneflies and dries.
Fall
BWOs and cutthroat.
How to get there
From Cody, take US-14/16/20 west toward Yellowstone's East Entrance.