Unpressured Waters In A Remarkable Setting.
Fly Fish The Big Wind River
Big Wind Float Trips & Fly Fishing is also offering guided fly fishing trips on the Upper Big Wind River. BWFT is an extension of Wind River Canyon Whitewater & Fly Fishing, who has been offering guided fly fishing trips on the Upper Big Wind River since 1994.
Even though BWFT is a new extension of WRCW&F, it is safe to say with more than 26 years of experience on this river, and we know this river like no one else!
With (5) Separate Sections
Section #1: Rez line to Dinwoody
Section #2: Dinwoody to Lenore
Section #3: Lenore to Sand Draw
Section #4: Sand Draw to Diversion
Section #5: Diversion to Swinging Bridge
We have plenty of water to choose from in search of Brown, Rainbow, Cutthroat, Cutt-Bow, and Whitefish who inhabit this beautiful one of a kind river.
The Upper Big Wind is a classic freestone stream, and that means we are likely to see all age classes/sizes of fish on our excursions. One minute you may have an 18 inch Snake River Cutthroat delicately sip your hopper, only to be followed by a wild 12 inch Rainbow leaping all around, then maybe the next eat is a 22 inch Brown smashing the hopper!
Or perhaps, your trip is during streamer season, and we go with the “chuck and duck” just throwing the big ugly bugs and hoping for that fish of a lifetime! As an angler, you know that the beauty of freestone rivers is the “mystery around the bend,” and this one has all the bends you could ask for!
(3) Different Trips To Maximize Your Fishing Experience.
Full-Day (8 Hours)
Spend the day on the river, casting in the morning to the shadows with big dry fly patterns, anchor up on a rising fish and see if you can match what tiny dry pattern will work, or find yourself throwing streamers in the large deep pools and on the riffle/drop-offs hoping to get an aggressive strike! Enjoy lunch on the river, and finish the day by casting into the evening hoping for one more fish…
Pricing
$795/Boat (1-2 anglers)
- Includes lunch & drinks
Half-Day (4 Hours)
We created this package for the ambitious angler that only has 4-5 hours but still wants to get on the water. To get the most out of this trip, we offer early mornings or afternoons/evenings allowing you to have the best experience.
Pricing
$595/Boat (1-2 anglers)
- Includes drinks (lunch not included)
Guided Walk and Wade (am/pm)
Prefer a short wade trip to a float trip? We have those too! Schedule an early morning or late afternoon/evening trip and maximize your opportunity during the “witching hours” of fishing.
Pricing
$495/Morning (1-2 anglers)
$495/Evening (1-2 anglers)
$695/Full-Day (1-2 anglers)
Get The Most Out Of Your Experience.
Upper Big Wind Fishing & Lodging Package Trips**
Big Wind River Loft: Book a fishing and lodging package with us and stay in this newly renovated 1,500 sq ft residence located directly above the Big Wind Float Trips & Fly Fishing retail shop.
This location is exceptionally convenient, your group gets up in the morning, grab(s) a cup of coffee and breakfast then walk downstairs, meet your guide(s) and go fishing. After fishing you are a short drive (1.1 miles, 3 minutes) from downtown Dubois where you could go grab a beverage and dinner, or make dinner in the loft as it set up with a full kitchen.
3/2 - Upper BW $1,495/angler ($1,395/angler if 4 anglers)
4/3 – Upper BW $1,795/angler ($1,695/angler if 4 anglers)
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3/2 - 1 Upper BW, 1 WR Canyon $1,795/angler
4/3 - 2 Upper BW, 1 WR Canyon $1,995/angler
** All Upper Big Wind Fishing & Lodging Trip packages will go out, in the event of weather muddying up the river, alternatives will be available, including still water floats, still water walk & wade, small stream /creek walk & wade.
Additional Information
Guided fishing trip prices do not include the required Wind River Indian Reservation Fishing License, or terminal tackle (flies, tippet, leaders, split shot, etc.)
WRIR fishing licenses and recreation stamps are available at our shop, and we do carry a wide selection of products/clothing/gear from industry-leading companies such as Sage Fly Fishing, Patagonia outdoor clothing, SIMMS fishing products, UMPQUA, MT Fly and others.
We look forward to seeing you and getting on the water!
Recommended Gear
6 weight rod (5 wt. will suffice)
Reel with floating line and drag system (weighted lines acceptable, but not necessary)
Terminal tackle (flies, leaders, tippet, etc.) is available in our fly shop and our guides will be happy to assist you with selecting the appropriate items the morning of your trip
Raincoat
Polarized sunglasses (primarily for eye protection)
Sunscreen
Fishin’ Hat