Southwest Wyoming Fishing Report

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

“As of May 7, 2026, the Fontenelle Reservoir pool elevation is 6478.92 feet, which amounts to 46 percent of live storage capacity. Inflows for the month of April totaled approximately 45,915 acre-feet (af) or 54 percent of average.

Current releases are 800 cfs. This release is expected to remain constant through May.

The May final forecast for unregulated inflows into Fontenelle for the next three months projects much below average conditions. May, June, and July Most Probable inflow volumes amount to 65,000 af (37 percent of average), 165,000 af (54 percent of average), and 79,000 af (47 percent of average), respectively.

Please refer to the following link for Green River flow projections, through Green River, WY, provided by the Colorado River Basin Forecast Center: CBRFC Green River, WY Projection.

To view the most current reservoir elevation, content, inflow and release, click on: Fontenelle Reservoir Data.”

What this means:

Water releases from Fontenelle Reservoir are currently around 633 CFS.

The flows are low, but consistent. Sow bugs, baetis, worms, and midges have been working best. On some days there have been windows of dry fly activity with terrestrials. The streamer fishing continues to produce with sculpin, baitfish, and crayfish patterns.

Current water year to date precipitation in the Upper Green River Drainage is 98 percent of normal. Current water year to date precipitation in the Lower Green River Drainage is 92 percent of normal.

Southwest Wyoming Fishing Report

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

“As of February 09, 2026, the Fontenelle Reservoir pool elevation is 6480.97 feet, which amounts to 49 percent of live storage capacity. Inflows for the month of January totaled approximately 32,146 acre-feet (af) or 106 percent of average.

Current releases are 800 cfs. This release is expected to remain constant throughout the winter base flow period, pending significant hydrologic changes or emergencies. The winter base flow is typically from mid-November to mid-March, pending icing conditions on the Green River downstream of the dam this coming spring.

The February final forecast for unregulated inflows into Fontenelle for the next three months projects below average conditions. February, March, and April Most Probable inflow volumes amount to 25,000 af (88 percent of average), 50,000 af (88 percent of average), and 75,000 af (89 percent of average) respectively.

Please refer to the following link for Green River flow projections, through Green River, WY, provided by the Colorado River Basin Forecast Center: CBRFC Green River, WY Projection.

To view the most current reservoir elevation, content, inflow and release, click on: Fontenelle .”

What this means:

Water releases from Fontenelle Reservoir are currently around 850 CFS.

Fish have moved into their winter holding lies. Look for trout in deeper, slower runs. Even with the warmer temperatures, there has been minimal midge activity. As with most winters on the Wyoming Green, the fishing is better the closer you are to the dam. The streamer fishing has been consistently decent as of late. I have found silver, ginger, pearl, white, gold, and black to be the best colors, with olive occasionally making an appearance.

Current snowpack in the Upper Green River Drainage is sitting at 71 percent of average. Snowpack in the Lower Green River Drainage is sitting at 41 percent of normal. Current water year to date precipitation in the Upper Green River Drainage is 106 percent of normal. Current water year to date precipitation in the Lower Green River Drainage is 96 percent of normal.

Southwest Wyoming Fishing Report

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

“As of February 09, 2026, the Fontenelle Reservoir pool elevation is 6480.97 feet, which amounts to 49 percent of live storage capacity. Inflows for the month of January totaled approximately 32,146 acre-feet (af) or 106 percent of average.

Current releases are 800 cfs. This release is expected to remain constant throughout the winter base flow period, pending significant hydrologic changes or emergencies. The winter base flow is typically from mid-November to mid-March, pending icing conditions on the Green River downstream of the dam this coming spring.

The February final forecast for unregulated inflows into Fontenelle for the next three months projects below average conditions. February, March, and April Most Probable inflow volumes amount to 25,000 af (88 percent of average), 50,000 af (88 percent of average), and 75,000 af (89 percent of average) respectively.

Please refer to the following link for Green River flow projections, through Green River, WY, provided by the Colorado River Basin Forecast Center: CBRFC Green River, WY Projection.

To view the most current reservoir elevation, content, inflow and release, click on: Fontenelle Reservoir Data.”

What this means:

Water releases from Fontenelle Reservoir are currently around 850 CFS.

Fish have moved into their winter holding lies. Look for trout in deeper, slower runs. Even with the warmer temperatures, there has been minimal midge activity. As with most winters on the Wyoming Green, the fishing is better the closer you are to the dam. The streamer fishing has been consistently decent as of late. I have found silver, ginger, pearl, white, gold, and black to be the best colors, with olive occasionally making an appearance.

Current snowpack in the Upper Green River Drainage is sitting at 96 percent of average. Snowpack in the Lower Green River Drainage is sitting at 76 percent of normal. Current water year to date precipitation in the Upper Green River Drainage is 116 percent of normal. Current water year to date precipitation in the Lower Green River Drainage is 99 percent of normal. Southwest Wyoming is currently the shining gem of snow and moisture in the region, but we will also be keeping our fingers crossed for more snow in the coming weeks.

Southwest Wyoming Fishing Report

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

“Last Updated: January 09, 2026

As of January 07, 2026, the Fontenelle Reservoir pool elevation is 6485.05 feet, which amounts to 56 percent of live storage capacity. Inflows for the month of December totaled approximately 38,691 acre-feet (af) or 121 percent of average.

Current releases are 800 cfs. This release is expected to remain constant throughout the winter base flow period, pending significant hydrologic changes or emergencies. The winter base flow is typically from mid-November to mid-March, pending icing conditions on the Green River downstream of the dam this coming spring.

The January final forecast for unregulated inflows into Fontenelle for the next three months projects below average conditions. January, February, and March Most Probable inflow volumes amount to 35,000 af (115 percent of average), 25,000 af (88 percent of average), and 50,000 af (88 percent of average) respectively.

Please refer to the following link for Green River flow projections, through Green River, WY, provided by the Colorado River Basin Forecast Center: CBRFC Green River, WY Projection.

To view the most current reservoir elevation, content, inflow and release, click on: Fontenelle Reservoir Data.”

What this means:

Water releases from Fontenelle Reservoir are currently around 850 CFS.

Fish have moved into their winter holding lies. Look for trout in deeper, slower runs. The streamer fishing has been consistently decent as of late. I have found ginger, pearl, white, gold, and black to be the best colors, with olive occasionally making an appearance.

Current snowpack in the Upper Green River Drainage is sitting at 131 percent of average. Snowpack in the Lower Green River Drainage is sitting at 105 percent of normal. Current water year to date precipitation in the Upper Green River Drainage is 147 percent of normal. Current water year to date precipitation in the Lower Green River Drainage is 122 percent of normal.