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There are 4 principal rivers Eastgate Anglers uses for guided trips- the Shoshone River, including the North and South Fork of the Shoshone; the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone and the Greybull. Newton Lake and Luce Lake are utilized for still water fisheries. Each river or lake has specific characteristics and lends itself to certain types of fishing. North Fork of the Shoshone- A free stone stream originating from the east side of Yellowstone Park, the North Fork of the Shoshone is 50 miles of river with 7-8 major tributaries. In the spring the North Fork is the major spawning run of Cutthroat, Rainbows, and Cut-bows from the Buffalo Bill Reservoir. Fish average 15-16 inches in length, but catching 20 inch fish is not uncommon. Fishing is good on the North Fork from the second week of March till run off (usually the second week of May) and the second week of July till the 1st of September and the views on this river are incredible! For pictures of the North Fork of the Shoshone click here. South Fork of the Shoshone- The South Fork Valley is exceptionally beautiful and offers an opportunity to catch Brown Trout, Rainbows, Cutthroats and Brook Trout. The majority of the lower 40 miles is private. The upper river was scoured by late season rains and runoff in 2008. Not near as many fish as in the past. We usually don't guide much on the South Fork but if you are a fit, adventurous angler, this can make for a memorable trip! For pictures of the South Fork of the Shoshone click here. Lower Shoshone- The Lower Shoshone is really coming back strong in the fall of 2009. The first years stockers are now 12" to 14" and in real good shape with another batch of little guys stocked again this year. The bottom is nice and clean and the bugs are coming back very quickly. It is an amazingly prolific fishery. There are still a few real nice fish as well that made it through the high water. Next year it should be back to it's former glory! Hurrah! For pictures of the Lower Shoshone click here. Greybull- The Greybull comes out of the Absaroka Mountains and runs through the "old west" town of Meeteetse, Wyoming. Dry fly fishing for Yellowstone Cutthroats is excellent on the Greybull. If you are interested in small stream fishing in a beautiful location this is the place. Click here for pictures of the Greybull River. Clarks Fork- The Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone is surrounded by Yellowstone Park on one side and the Bear Tooth Mountains on the other. It has a 15 miles of free stone stream broken with pocket water in the upper section. It then drops into a steep sided canyon with long gravel bars and deep pools. It leaves Clarks Fork Canyon and flows through the prairie to the Montana state line. The river is loaded with stone flies, mayflies, and caddis flies and offers Brown Trout, Cutthroats, Rainbows, White Fish and Grayling. The canyon section of the Clarks Fork is one of my most favorite places to fish. You must be in good shape but the beauty of the canyon is well worth the effort! For pictures of the Clarks Fork River click here. Newton Lake- Newton is one of the best trophy trout lakes in the country. The Browns, Rainbows, Brook Trout and Splake average 18" and larger. Some of the fish are up to 26 inches in length. Big fish on light tippet is the game here! To view fishing pictures from Newton Lake click here. Luce Lake-and Hogan reservoir Luce is a 125 acre lake at the mouth of Clarks Fork Canyon. It has Rainbow trout in excess of 20 inches. It is surrounded by beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. This lake resulted in locals coining the phrase, "beetle mania!" Hogan reservoir is a put and take Snake River Cutthroat fishery. These cutts are doing well and can exceed 20". Dry fly fishing can be excellent and these fish are some of the most beautiful, hard fighting cutts around! To view fishing pictures from Luce Lake and Hogan reservoir click here. Bighorn River in Wyoming- The Bighorn river runs through the town of Thermopolis just below Boysen reservoir. The Wind River Canyon is on the Shoshone Indian reservation and requires a special permit. There is world class trophy trout fishing in the canyon for Big browns, rainbows and cutt bows, and cutthroats. Contact Darren Calhoun for guided trips in the canyon on the reservation at 307 864 9343. As it exits the canyon, the river becomes a dry fly fisherman's paradise. Midges, BWO's and Tricos are the name of the game. If you like dry fly fishing and are at the top of your game this river can satisfy even the most discriminating anglers. To view pictures from the Bighorn River click here. Private Waters- Eastgate Anglers also has access to several private waters. One of the private lakes utilized is perfect for beginner anglers to practice technique and catch some nice sized Rainbows. Another private lake holds some huge rainbows. To view pictures from the private lakes Eastgate Anglers utilizes click here. Let us know if we can help you further. Email any questions or comments to info@eastgateanglers.com.
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