Southwest of Gunnison and north of Lake City, the fly fishing on the Lake Fork Of The Gunnison River is highlighted by its brown trout and rainbow trout. Draining the northeastern San Juan mountains, the entire 29 mile section down to the Blue Mesa Reservoir is open to fly fishing.
Northeast of Lake Placid, the West Branch Ausable River is known to have the best fly fishing in New York State. This freestone fishery is highlighted by large brown trout and brook trout from 10 to 18 inches.
North of Berlin and northwest of Rangeley, the Kennebago River is highlighted by large brook trout, brown trout and some landlocked salmon. The 30 mile long Kennebago River has headwaters up near the Quebec border at Big Island Pond.
Northwest of Springfield and east of Pittsfield, the Westfield River is well known for its wild populations of brown trout and brook trout. While there are actually three branches of the Westfield River, the East Branch of the Westfield River is really what most fly fishermen consider to be the "Westfield River".
East of West Yellowstone, the Madison River is well-known fly fishing destination for brown trout, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.The hot-spring fed Madison River is popular with local fly fishermen especially in the Spring and Fall. October is a big month for both rainbow trout and brown trout.
North of Jackson and east of Big Sky, the Yellowstone River offers excellent trout fly fishing opportunities. The Yellowstone River is a long river of unparalleled in beauty.
Southwest of Casper and northeast of Rawlins, the Miracle Mile section of the North Platte River belo Seminoe Dam is very popular with fly fishermen. The North Platte River follows a 150 mile winding route through canyons and valleys.
Near Ennis, the Madison River is well-known as the states best fly fishing destination with a long season for high density trout and dramatic scenery. Expect to find plenty of other flycasters going after the big population of brown trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and arctic grayling. The Madison River begins in Yellowstone National Park at the confluence of the Gibbon River and the Firehole River in Hebgen Lake.