Overview
The Trophy Trout trip is a specialized excursion designed for the dedicated angler who is chasing the fish of a lifetime in Wyoming's most secluded and stunning waters. Both the Green and New Fork Rivers provide unique tactical challenges that require advanced techniques and precise drifts, making them the ultimate testing ground for an angler's skill.
The Green River is celebrated for its scenic grandeur and the possibility of landing trout exceeding 20 inches in its glacier-fed waters. It offers a variety of water types, from deep pools where trophy browns hide to classic Western riffles that hold aggressive rainbows and cutthroats. The New Fork River, conversely, is known for its prolific insect hatches, making it a world-class destination for dry fly enthusiasts during the summer Drake and Stonefly cycles.
Targeting trophy-class fish requires a strategy that adapts to the conditions of the day. Whether focusing on eddies, deep banks, or current margins, the experience is defined by the pursuit of quality over quantity. It is a trip for those who appreciate the rhythm of a large river and the technical demands of a high-performance fishery.
The drive to these rivers is an integral part of the experience, offering breathtaking views of the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the high-desert transitions of the Wind River region. Your guide chooses between the Green and the New Fork based on current flows, water clarity, and where the most consistent hatches are occurring.
What's Included
Trip Planner
The fishing on the Green and New Fork is excellent from spring through fall, but the true trophy window is July through October. Late summer and early autumn produce the largest resident brown trout as the fall migration begins, and the major hatches — Grey Drakes, Golden Stoneflies, and Blue-Winged Olives — overlap for maximum surface activity.
Guide's Take
The Green and New Fork are for the angler who wants to go the distance. These rivers have a different personality than the Snake — they are more secluded, more technical, and the rewards are bigger. There is nothing like seeing a 24-inch brown trout come up for a Grey Drake in the middle of a New Fork riffle. It's why we do what we do.
Common Questions
We choose between the Green and the New Fork based on current flows, water clarity, and where the most consistent hatches are occurring. We'll discuss this with you the night before your trip.
We recommend this trip for intermediate to advanced anglers. The technical nature of the casting and the distance from Jackson make it a better fit for those with some fly fishing experience.
A 6-weight rod is the standard for the Green, as it allows you to cast the large streamers and heavy attractor flies often necessary for trophy fish. We provide all rods and reels.
Fall dates for trophy brown trout season fill fast. We recommend booking at least 6–8 weeks in advance for September and October.
