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Fishing Wind River: what the data says
The Wind River above the Wind River Canyon. trout and whitefish water (a tribal permit is required on the Wind River Reservation reaches). The river tops out around 8 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Wind River
Spring rainbow trout on Wind River hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Current seam (mile 19.9): a current seam around 4 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 2 to 8 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Brown Trout fishing at Wind River
Spring brown trout on Wind River hold shallow, usually 1 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 8 ft. The spot to know is Current seam (mile 19.9), a current seam in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for brown trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and early morning. Summer baits: a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 2 to 8 ft | night & dawn | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 1 to 8 ft | dusk & dawn | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 1 to 8 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Wind River
Start shallow in spring: cutthroat trout sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. Current seam (mile 19.9) is the standout, a current seam at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for spring cutthroat trout. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 8 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Wind River
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. The spot to know is Riffle & run (mile 0.6), a rock pile in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in fall. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 2 to 8 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 8 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Diversion Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 7 ft
- LeClair Diversion Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 7 ft
- Riverton Valley Canal Diversion tailrace: dam tailrace, around 7 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 2.5): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 9.9): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 14.0): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 18.0): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 33.6): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 37.3): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 39.8): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 46.0): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 51.6): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 59.1): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 62.8): creek channel, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Wind River?
Wind River is about 8 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Wind River?
Anglers target rainbow trout, brown trout, lake whitefish, cutthroat trout on Wind River.
Where is the best fishing spot on Wind River?
Current seam (mile 19.9) is the top-rated area: a current seam in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Wind River?
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Horseshoe Lake · Phillips Lake · Grassy Lake · Native Lake · Splake Lake · Moose Lake
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