Wyoming Fishing Reports ยท Cody Region
The South Fork of the Shoshone runs through a remote valley southwest of Cody toward the Washakie Wilderness, with cutthroat, rainbows and few people.
Looking for the latest South 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 South Fork Shoshone River โ South Fork Valley.
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South Fork Shoshone River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge above Buffalo Bill Reservoir reads around 110 cfs, clear and cold.
Small nymphs in the deeper pools are the best bet this time of year.
Load your fly box
Before you head to South Fork Valley, bring: Prince Nymph #14-16, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Parachute Adams #16-18, Zebra Midge #18-22, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
South Fork Shoshone River details
| Access | South Fork Road from Cody, with public access on national forest land upstream. Much of the lower valley is private. |
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| Elevation | About 5,500 to 6,500 ft |
| Nearest town | Cody, Wyoming |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | 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 up the valley (seasonal) |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | This is grizzly country. Carry bear spray. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Dries and dry-droppers.
Fall
Low water.
How to get there
From Cody, take State Highway 291 (South Fork Road) southwest.