Wyoming
Wind River near Dubois
Location Snapshot
Wind River near Dubois is an upper Wyoming mainstem reach flowing through a broad mountain valley between the Absaroka and Wind River ranges. Brown and rainbow trout anchor the fishery, with riffles, runs, and long bends giving the river a distinctly high-country trout character before it enters the warmer Bighorn Basin.
Current River Rating
Fair · 55
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Current conditions do not support a reliable fishing window.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Overcast or filtered daylight is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 97.4 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.41 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 6:15 PM
Updated recently · USGS station 06218500 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Mostly clear
Temperature
58°F
Feels like
51°F
Wind
10 mph NW
Wind gust
12 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 1 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 5 PM
Overcast
Temp 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 9 PM
Overcast
Temp 49°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Wed 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 44°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 5 AM
Overcast
Temp 40°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 9 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 41°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 60°F / Low 41°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 61°F / Low 39°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 42°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Drizzle
High 51°F / Low 39°F
Chance 86%
Precip 0.11 in
Max gust 27 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Wild brown and rainbow trout are in the Wind River near Dubois.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Wind River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Fremont, Wyoming
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Fremont
Management Category
Wild trout river
Regulation Scope
Wind River near Dubois.
Regulation Summary
Wind near Dubois: WGFD Area 2 upper Wind River mainstem. Confirm current Chapter 46. Not reservation water.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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