Fishing

Enjoy some of the most spectacular blue-ribbon trout stream fishing in North America. Fly fishing, river fishing, and ice fishing are all big here. Fish on the mighty Shoshone River, at the Buffalo Bill Reservoir, on Beck Lake, or in Lake Creek. Our bodies of water are home to world-class fishing for brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout.

  • Man fly fishing

Fishing Guides

Expert guides can take you to off-the-beaten-path places only the locals know about. There are several local hunting outfitters that also offer guided fishing trips. Visit the Cody Country Outfitters & Guides Association for further information.

Fishing Licenses

You need a Wyoming fishing license to take advantage of the great fishing opportunities in Cody. All residents and non-residents who fish in Cody Yellowstone are required to hold licenses, which are available in a variety of lengths and categories, from daily fishing licenses for non-residents to lifetime fishing licenses for residents. You can purchase your license in advance by using the Wyoming Game & Fish Department Online Electronic Licensing Service.