UTERArctic grayling fishing in Wyoming freshwater
In Wyoming freshwater, Arctic grayling peak June–September and are around June–October, spawning in June, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. July: High lakes of the Wind Rivers and Bighorns — grayling on dry flies.
No note for October — see the months around it.
Arctic grayling in Wyoming freshwater, month by month
- JanuaryNot here
- FebruaryNot here
- MarchNot here
- AprilNot here
- MayNot here
- JuneSpawning
- JulyPeakHigh lakes of the Wind Rivers and Bighorns — grayling on dry flies.
- AugustPeak
- SeptemberPeak
- OctoberAround
- NovemberNot here
- DecemberNot here
Where to fish Arctic grayling near Snake River, North Platte (Miracle Mile), Flaming Gorge
Snake River fine-spotted cutthroat, the North Platte's big browns and rainbows, Flaming Gorge's lakers and burbot, and the Wind River high lakes' grayling and goldens.
What to use for Arctic grayling
- Leader10–20 lb fluorocarbon
- Hook#2–3/0
- Jig head1/8–1/2 oz
- Braid10–30 lb
Feeds in 36–64°F water, best at 45–58°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch Arctic grayling in Wyoming freshwater?
Peak season is June–September, with fish spawning in June (often a closed or catch-and-release window — check the rule). Arctic grayling are in Wyoming freshwater June–October. July: High lakes of the Wind Rivers and Bighorns — grayling on dry flies.
Where do Arctic grayling hold in Wyoming freshwater?
Look on creek / stream, river, lake — around Snake River, North Platte (Miracle Mile), Flaming Gorge, Wind River lakes, Yellowstone, Bighorn River.
What is the best bait for Arctic grayling in Wyoming freshwater?
Tackle: leader 10–20 lb fluorocarbon, hook #2–3/0, jig head 1/8–1/2 oz, braid 10–30 lb.
What are the rules for Arctic grayling in Wyoming freshwater?
Size and bag limits and closed seasons are set by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) and change — read the current rule at https://wgfd.wyo.gov/regulations before you keep a fish. A licence is sold at https://wgfd.wyo.gov/licenses-applications.
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