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What's Biting in Thermopolis

5 species reported in the Thermopolis area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Thermopolis, WY

Fishing in Thermopolis in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Thermopolis — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Thermopolis in February

1 species is active in and around Thermopolis in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Thermopolis's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Thermopolis in March

5 species are active in and around Thermopolis in March: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Thermopolis's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Thermopolis in April

5 species are active in and around Thermopolis in April: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Thermopolis's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Thermopolis in May

5 species are active in and around Thermopolis in May: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Thermopolis's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Thermopolis in June

5 species are active in and around Thermopolis in June: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Thermopolis's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Thermopolis in July

3 species are active in and around Thermopolis in July: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Thermopolis's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Thermopolis in August

2 species are active in and around Thermopolis in August: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish. Book one of Thermopolis's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Thermopolis in September

5 species are active in and around Thermopolis in September: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Thermopolis's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Thermopolis in October

4 species are active in and around Thermopolis in October: Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Thermopolis's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Thermopolis in November

2 species are active in and around Thermopolis in November: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Thermopolis's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Thermopolis in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Thermopolis — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Thermopolis

Thermopolis, Wyoming offers freshwater fishing with 5 species reported in the area and 7 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.

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Water Types

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What You Can Catch in Thermopolis

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth bass fishing in the Thermopolis area centers around the Bighorn River. While not as renowned as some other Wyoming smallmouth locations, the Bighorn does hold a healthy population of these hard-fighting fish.

Full smallmouth bass guide for Thermopolis

Northern Pike

If you're targeting Northern Pike near Thermopolis, Wyoming, Boysen Reservoir is your primary destination. This large reservoir offers ample habitat for pike, with plenty of weedy bays, submerged timber, and rocky structures.

Full northern pike guide for Thermopolis

Channel Catfish

Thermopolis offers some surprisingly good channel catfish opportunities, primarily in the Bighorn River and Boysen Reservoir. The Bighorn, below Boysen Dam, maintains a relatively consistent flow and temperature, making it productive year-round, though the warmer months (June-September) are generally considered peak season.

Full channel catfish guide for Thermopolis

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass fishing near Thermopolis, Wyoming, is centered around Boysen Reservoir and several smaller ponds and reservoirs in the area. Boysen Reservoir, in particular, offers good habitat with submerged timber and rocky shorelines.

Full largemouth bass guide for Thermopolis

Fisheries near Thermopolis

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Types of Fishing in Thermopolis

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