Wyoming Fishing Forecast | Week of November 2, 2026
Week of November 2, 2026 · Freshwater · Wyoming
The Wyoming fishing forecast for the week of November 2, 2026 covers cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, lake trout, brown trout, walleye, sauger, channel catfish, smallmouth bass, and northern pike. Open your region for a 7-day read on Yellowstone Lake, Boysen Reservoir, Bighorn River, and Glendo, and the other waters people actually fish.
Each day shows whether the bite looks worth the drive, plus the best window and the wind. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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Northwest / Yellowstone fishing
Northwest / Yellowstone fishing forecast
For anglers seeking diverse fishing opportunities in the Northwest / Yellowstone region of Saskatchewan, a variety of excellent waters await. Many people search for walleye fishing and pike fishing, and these species thrive in the larger bodies of water here. Among the prominent lake names, Yellowstone Lake is a prime destination where people often find robust Lake Trout, while Buffalo Bill reservoir also offers fantastic angling. The Shoshone River and Clark’s Fork are excellent choices for where to fish if you prefer stream action, holding good populations of Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout. This region truly offers a rich tapestry of fish for every preference.
This week’s conditions in the Yellowstone region of Saskatchewan present a mix for anglers. Expect cold temperatures throughout the days, with brisk wind making it feel even chillier, especially on open waters. Periods of light snow are possible, transitioning to clear skies by mid-week. These conditions mean fish might be holding deeper, so consider slower presentations for the best bite. The clear water, following any snow, often demands a more subtle approach with lighter lines and natural bait colors. Anglers should dress warmly and focus on protected bays or deeper pockets where fish might seek refuge from the cold and wind.
Where to fish: Yellowstone Lake, Shoshone River, Buffalo Bill, Clark’s Fork.
Cutthroat Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:55 AM and 6:03 PM. At Yellowstone Lake, the frigid 2.8°C water and light rain with a rising glass made for a slow pick, demanding a deep nymph presentation near any sheltered drop-off where cutties might seek refuge.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:56 AM or 6:02 PM. Shoshone River’s clear, cold flows at 3.2°C, coupled with a gentle south breeze and a dropping aneroid, hinted that the cutthroat might be active in the deeper runs, so I’d drift weighted streamers through those seams.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:58 AM and 6:00 PM. Buffalo Bill’s 4.4°C water temperature and calm south air under a clear vault suggested the cutties might be holding near submerged structure, and a careful presentation of an emerger pattern could tempt a strike.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:59 AM, or the last hour before 5:59 PM. The Clark’s Fork, with its 4.9°C water and a light southwest riffle beneath a brilliant firmament, meant the fish were likely hunkered down, requiring a slow retrieve of small nymphs through the current’s quiet edges.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 8:00 AM or 5:58 PM. cutthroat trout at Yellowstone Lake: a good day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:02 AM and 5:56 PM. Start at Shoshone River if cutthroat trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on cutthroat trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:55 AM and 6:03 PM. On Lake Diefenbaker, the chilly 2.8C water and a gentle southwest breeze made the early morning bite lethargic, requiring deep presentations near drop-offs as the rising pressure kept the fish tight-lipped under a drizzly sky.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:56 AM or 6:02 PM. Piprell Lake offered a decent afternoon, the mild 3. 2C depths and a light southerly air flow encouraging a few strikes near the weed lines as the falling THINK: The user wants me to complete the sentence.
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Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:58 AM and 6:00 PM. Fair rainbow trout fishing if you put in at Buffalo Bill. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:59 AM, or the last hour before 5:59 PM. Put in at Clark’s Fork for rainbow trout. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 8:00 AM or 5:58 PM. rainbow trout at Yellowstone Lake: a good day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:02 AM and 5:56 PM. Start at Shoshone River if rainbow trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (7:55 AM) is optional. On Yellowstone Lake, the frigid 2.8C water and rising pressure made for a tough bite in the light rain and snow, so we worked deep structure slowly.
Pressure is falling.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. The falling pressure on Shoshone River, with its 3.2C clarity, suggested a slightly better chance at suspended lakers, so we started trolling shallower flats.
Light wind.
Give it until after 7:58 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Buffalo Bill’s 4.4C water and steady atmospheric conditions kept the lakers near rocky points, responding best to vertical jigs in the calm, bright conditions.
Pressure is rising.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (7:59 AM) is optional. On Clark’s Fork, the rising air and nearly 5C water had us targeting deeper breaks where the lake trout were likely staging, despite the calm surface.
Pressure is falling.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Yellowstone Lake truly delivered today, with falling pressure and a gentle westerly breeze stirring the 3.9C water, making for an aggressive bite on bigger baits.
Light wind.
Give it until after 8:02 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. The steady air and chilly 2.8C flow on Shoshone River meant a slow presentation was key for the fair numbers of lakers holding tight to bottom structure under a diffused sky.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brown Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:55 AM and 6:03 PM. The frigid 2.8 C water and light rain made for a tough bite on Yellowstone Lake Monday, so we probed the shallows near that rocky point, hoping a rising air mass would coax a few browns out.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:56 AM or 6:02 PM. Tuesday on the Shoshone River, with water just above freezing at 3.2 C and a gentle south breeze under a clear sky, we found a fair number of fish holding in the deeper runs as the air pressure began to drop.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:58 AM and 6:00 PM. At Buffalo Bill Wednesday, the slightly warmer 4. 4 C water and steady air pressure had us casting along the drop-offs, picking up some nice fish.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:59 AM, or the last hour before 5:59 PM. Put in at Clark’s Fork for brown trout. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 8:00 AM or 5:58 PM. brown trout at Yellowstone Lake: a good day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:02 AM and 5:56 PM. Start at Shoshone River if brown trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brown trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Wind River fishing
Wind River fishing forecast
Anglers searching for walleye fishing and other exciting opportunities in the Wind River region will discover many rewarding lake names and rivers for where to fish. Boysen Reservoir and the Wind River itself are prime destinations for Walleye, offering consistent action. For those seeking Rainbow Trout, the pristine waters of Fremont Lake provide a beautiful setting for a productive day. Ocean Lake is renowned for its Sauger population, while robust Brown Trout can be found across several of these diverse waterways, adding variety for those also interested in pike fishing.
This week, anglers can expect cold temperatures across the region, with a consistent wind creating blustery conditions on the water. The skies are generally clear, which often means fish might be holding deeper or seeking cover during the brightest parts of the day. The best bite for Walleye and Sauger could be found during low-light periods or when targeting areas sheltered from the direct wind. For Trout species, a slower presentation near structure or drop-offs may prove effective in these cooler conditions.
Where to fish: Boysen Reservoir, Wind River, Ocean Lake, Fremont Lake.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:05 PM). On Boysen Reservoir, the walleye were tight-lipped, requiring careful jigging close to structure in the 4.2 C water as a light rain fell and the pressure steadily gained, indicating a tough bite.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (7:52 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:04 PM). Wind River offered a much better bite, with walleye actively chasing baits near drop-offs as the gentle south wind pushed across the 3.7 C water and the pressure began to ease.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 6:03 PM. Ocean waves crash on the shore.
Light wind.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 6:01 PM. Put in at Fremont Lake for walleye. The day rates fair. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:00 PM). walleye at Boysen Reservoir: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. Keep the bait near bottom on the break. They are not chasing far this week.
Light wind.
Dawn (7:57 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:59 PM). Start at Wind River if walleye is the target. Fair day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:50 AM and 6:05 PM. The trout in Boysen Reservoir were hesitant, with a light rain and rising pressure making for a tough bite in the chilly 4.2 C water, best to jig deep.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:52 AM or 6:04 PM. A falling glass really spiced up the bite at Wind River, despite the cold 3.7 C water, with hungry rainbows hitting jigs near structure.
Pressure is falling.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The overcast conditions and a steady drop in pressure on Ocean Lake kept the trout moderately active, making for decent action on slow-trolled minnows.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:54 AM, or the last hour before 6:01 PM. Fremont Lake offered a fair fight under a clear sky and stable conditions, with trout responding best to subtle presentations in the deeper channels.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:55 AM or 6:00 PM. Back at Boysen Reservoir, the steady pressure and chilly 3.2 C water meant a fair bite, but only for those patiently working spoons along the drop-offs.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Despite the very cold 2.1 C water at Wind River, the steady glass and light westerly wind allowed for a fair pick of trout, especially near sun-warmed rocks.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Sauger fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:50 AM and 6:05 PM. The sauger bite on Boysen Reservoir was tough with that light rain and rising air, making us work the deeper channels hard.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:52 AM or 6:04 PM. Falling atmospheric weight at Wind River had the sauger active, so we found them stacked up nicely off the first break.
Pressure is falling.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Ocean Lake offered a fair bite as the air continued to lighten, but you had to really jig the structure patiently in that chilly water.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:54 AM, or the last hour before 6:01 PM. Under the clear skies at Fremont Lake, sauger were suspended, requiring a subtle jigging presentation near the thermocline to entice them.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:55 AM or 6:00 PM. On Boysen Reservoir, the sauger were sluggish in the increasingly frigid water, so working the current seams with slower retrieves was key to a fair day.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. With the water temperature dropping to near freezing at Wind River, the sauger were holding tight to bottom, demanding persistent vertical jigging in the deepest holes.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on sauger days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brown Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising and enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:50 AM and 6:05 PM. The rising pressure and light rain on Boysen Reservoir made for a tough bite, so we worked the shallows hoping for a stubborn brown.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:52 AM or 6:04 PM. With the pressure dropping and scattered skies over Wind River, the browns were hitting well in the deeper pools, despite the chilly 3.7 C water.
Pressure is falling.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. A fair day on Ocean Lake saw us targeting the drop-offs, as the falling pressure under an overcast sky encouraged some activity from fish in the frigid 3.5 C depths.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:54 AM, or the last hour before 6:01 PM. Fremont Lake under a clear sky and steady pressure meant a fair fight, requiring precise presentations in the icy 3.4 C water, especially near submerged structure.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:55 AM or 6:00 PM. Back at Boysen Reservoir, a fair bite was found near the inlets with scattered light, as the steady air and near-freezing 3.2 C water kept the browns tight to cover.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The Wind River offered a fair challenge with its broken skies and steady air, but the unbelievably cold 2.1 C water meant we had to work the slowest pools for any chance at a bite.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brown trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Bighorn Basin fishing
Bighorn Basin fishing forecast
Anglers searching for where to fish in the Bighorn Basin region will discover diverse opportunities across these rich waters. The Bighorn River is known for its robust Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout populations, offering excellent fly-fishing prospects for those casting its currents. For those interested in walleye fishing, Boysen and Deaver Reservoir are popular lake names often yielding good catches of Walleye and Sauger. Shell Creek also provides access to respectable trout fishing, making it a favorite for many seeking these cold-water species, even as people type searches for pike fishing.
This week brings cold temperatures and a brisk wind across the Bighorn Basin. Clear skies are expected, but the recent snow will keep water temperatures low, impacting fish behavior. Anglers should anticipate fish moving to deeper, more sheltered areas to escape the chill, making those spots prime targets. A slower presentation will likely entice the best bite, as fish activity levels will be reduced during these conditions. Focus on patience and subtle movements to improve your chances on the water.
Where to fish: Bighorn River, Boysen, Deaver Reservoir, Shell Creek.
Brown Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Too windy to hold a spot.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:50 AM and 6:00 PM. That blustery northwest gale on the Bighorn River, combined with the rising glass and frigid 3.9 degree water, made for a tough bite, pushing the browns deep and tight to structure.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:51 AM or 5:58 PM. With the glass dropping and a gentle southerly breeze stirring the surface of Boysen, the 4.1 degree water brought some decent action, especially working the shallower flats where the sun hit.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:52 AM and 5:57 PM. The steady drop in the glass and a soft easterly whisper on Deaver Reservoir put the browns on a solid feed, with the 4.0 degree water temperature proving just right for casting streamers near the drop-offs.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:54 AM, or the last hour before 5:56 PM. Shell Creek offered a fair day of angling under a spotless sky, the 4.4 degree water and steady glass encouraging a few solid takes near the submerged timber with a light south wind.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:55 AM or 5:54 PM. Back on the Bighorn River, the water warmed to 4.4 degrees and the glass held steady with a gentle southerly push, making for a respectable day picking up a few fish from the deeper runs.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:56 AM and 5:53 PM. Despite the steady glass and a light southwest breeze on Boysen, the sudden chill to 2.9 degree water temperature made the browns sluggish, requiring slow presentations along the bottom structure for a fair outcome.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brown trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Too windy to hold a spot.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:50 AM and 6:00 PM. A stiff northwest blow and rising glass on the Bighorn River made for a slow start, as the frigid 3.9 C water kept the rainbows hugging the bottom.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:51 AM or 5:58 PM. Boysen Lake delivered a fair bite under clear skies, with a gentle south air and falling glass encouraging a few more strikes in the slightly warmer 4.1 C depths.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:52 AM and 5:57 PM. Deaver Reservoir saw good action today, a light east breeze and warm temperatures.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:54 AM, or the last hour before 5:56 PM. Put in at Shell Creek for rainbow trout. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:55 AM or 5:54 PM. rainbow trout at Bighorn River: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:56 AM and 5:53 PM. Start at Boysen if rainbow trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Too windy to hold a spot.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:00 PM). The stiff northwest blow on Bighorn River kept the bite tough, with those walleye hunkered down deep in the cold, dark water as the air pressure climbed.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (7:51 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:58 PM). A gentle southerly breeze across Boysen had the fish starting to look up a bit, though the dropping air felt like it kept them from fully committing in the clear, cool water.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 5:57 PM. The eastern puff on Deaver Reservoir helped us pinpoint active walleye, with the continued pressure drop making them eager to strike in the frigid depths under a bright sky.
Light wind.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 5:56 PM. Shell Creek offered a decent pull today, as the light south air allowed for precise jigging in the warming, transparent water, with the atmospheric conditions holding steady.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:54 PM). The Bighorn River gave up a few good fish as the gentle southern air and stable overhead conditions encouraged them to patrol the slightly warmer, clear current edges.
Light wind.
Dawn (7:56 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:53 PM). Despite a few patches of white in the sky, Boysen presented a challenge with its significantly colder water, requiring a slower retrieve under the mild southwest breeze and unchanging overhead readings.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Sauger fishing — 7-day forecast
Too windy to hold a spot.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:50 AM and 6:00 PM. A strong northwest wind whipping up the Bighorn River surface and the rising pressure made the sauger lethargic, so I tried jigging the deeper holes near structure without much luck.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:51 AM or 5:58 PM. Boysen Reservoir offered a decent bite with a gentle south breeze and falling air, prompting me to work the shallow flats where the sun warmed the water, and they eventually started hitting.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:52 AM and 5:57 PM. Deaver Reservoir was productive, as the calm waters provided ideal conditions for fishing.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:54 AM, or the last hour before 5:56 PM. Put in at Shell Creek for sauger. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:55 AM or 5:54 PM. sauger at Bighorn River: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:56 AM and 5:53 PM. Start at Boysen if sauger is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on sauger days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Southeast fishing
Southeast fishing forecast
For anglers wondering where to fish in Southeast Saskatchewan, popular lake names like Glendo, Seminoe, North Platte, and Grayrocks offer diverse opportunities. If you are searching for excellent walleye fishing, these waters consistently produce good numbers of fish. Many enthusiastic anglers also pursue pike fishing in these same areas, finding great success with large northern pike. You can expect to catch Walleye and Rainbow Trout in many of these lakes, while the deeper sections of North Platte and Seminoe are known for their robust Brown Trout populations. Channel Catfish also provide a unique fight in the warmer, shallower zones of Glendo and Grayrocks, rounding out a fantastic fishing experience.
This week’s conditions across Southeast Saskatchewan show a steady cold front moving in, bringing clear skies but also significant wind, especially on larger bodies like Glendo and Seminoe. Anglers should prepare for strong breezes making boat control challenging, but the clear water can sometimes mean a more cautious bite from fish. With recent snow flurries settling, the landscape is beautiful, and the cold temperatures mean fish might be holding deeper or near structure. The best bite this week might be found during shorter windows of reduced wind, especially for Walleye and Brown Trout seeking thermal refuge.
Where to fish: Glendo, Seminoe, North Platte, Grayrocks.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Too windy to hold a spot.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:53 PM). On Alameda Dam, the tough bite was expected with that hard NW blow and rising glass, making us work plastics super slow in the deeper pockets despite the cold drizzle.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (7:33 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:51 PM). Grant Devine Lake really turned on with the falling glass and a consistent NW gale, pushing active walleye shallow where they hammered jigging raps near sharp breaks.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 5:50 PM. The overcast skies and gentle SW breeze on Boundary Dam, combined with that dropping mercury, had the walleye aggressively hitting suspended minnows just off the main channel, even with the water barely above freezing.
Light wind.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 5:49 PM. Rafferty Dam offered a fair pick despite the clear overhead, finding some decent eyes clinging to rocky points in 15 feet of water, gently finessing swimbaits through the light SW current.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:48 PM). We scratched out a fair number of walleye on Moose Mountain Lake, working the wind-beaten shoreline breaks with a moderate NW push under a bright sun, requiring a bit more patience to entice a strike in the chilly water.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Dawn (7:37 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:47 PM). Nickle Lake was a real grind with the water just above freezing and the steady glass, forcing us to crawl small jigs along the deepest contours, only managing a few reluctant bites despite the moderate west breeze and scattered sky.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Too windy to hold a spot.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:31 AM and 5:53 PM. On Glendo, the strong northwest blow and rising air pressure made for a tough bite, with only a few nibbles in the cold, rainy chop.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:33 AM or 5:51 PM. Over at Seminoe, the plummeting pressure and clear skies had the rainbows hitting well, even with that stiff northwest breeze kicking up a fuss.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:34 AM and 5:50 PM. North Platte really turned on today; the gentle southwest air and dropping mercury, coupled with a blanket of grey overhead, put those cold-water trout on the feed.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:35 AM, or the last hour before 5:49 PM. Grayrocks offered up a fair pick, with the light southwest zephyr and steady air making for a pleasant, bright day, though the fish were a bit particular in the clear, cool water.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:36 AM or 5:48 PM. Back on Glendo, the moderate northwest push and stable atmosphere meant a decent midday run, with a few solid takes despite the bright, clear conditions on the chilly surface.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:37 AM and 5:47 PM. Seminoe proved a tough nut to crack, with the west wind and unchanging pressure holding the bite back, especially with that surface temperature barely above freezing and just a scattering of white stuff up top.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Too windy to hold a spot.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:31 AM and 5:53 PM. Fishing Rafferty Reservoir was tough today; a stiff northwest wind and rising pressure made the channel cats hold tight to the deepest channels, requiring patient presentations.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:33 AM or 5:51 PM. The channel cats at Alameda Reservoir were surprisingly active despite the brisk northwesterly breeze, eagerly hitting cut bait along the points as the atmosphere lightened.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:34 AM and 5:50 PM. Boundary Dam delivered a solid bite for channel catfish, with the gentle southwest airflow and decreasing atmospheric weight bringing them onto the flats to feed.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:35 AM, or the last hour before 5:49 PM. Put in at Grayrocks for channel catfish. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:36 AM or 5:48 PM. channel catfish at Glendo: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:37 AM and 5:47 PM. Start at Seminoe if channel catfish is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brown Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Too windy to hold a spot.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:31 AM and 5:53 PM. Monday on Glendo was a bust, the strong northwest blow and rising pressure with cold rain kept the big browns deep and tight-lipped, making for a truly miserable start to the week.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:33 AM or 5:51 PM. Tuesday at Seminoe, despite the continued stiff northwest breeze, the plummeting pressure and clear skies had the browns aggressively chasing streamers near the protected points, turning the day into a fantastic outing.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:34 AM and 5:50 PM. On Wednesday, North Platte delivered with a powerful performance.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:35 AM, or the last hour before 5:49 PM. Put in at Grayrocks for brown trout. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:36 AM or 5:48 PM. brown trout at Glendo: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:37 AM and 5:47 PM. Start at Seminoe if brown trout is the target. Slow day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brown trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Southwest fishing
Southwest fishing forecast
Anglers searching for where to fish in Southwest Saskatchewan will find diverse opportunities awaiting them, even if the renowned lake names like Flaming Gorge, the Green River, Fontenelle, or Seedskadee are not located within this province. This region is a prime destination for excellent walleye fishing and pike fishing, drawing many enthusiasts to its numerous lakes and reservoirs. Beyond these popular catches, many local waters hold strong populations of Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, offering exciting action for various angling styles. While Lake Trout are less prevalent here, dedicated anglers might find them in deeper, cooler impoundments, and Smallmouth Bass also provide thrilling sport in several productive areas, often signaling the best bite for aggressive strikes.
This week’s conditions in Southwest Saskatchewan suggest a challenging but potentially rewarding fishing experience. Strong winds are expected, making boat control difficult and requiring heavier tackle to maintain contact with your line. The air will be cold, so dressing in layers is crucial for staying comfortable on the water throughout the day. Patches of snow might be present, especially in sheltered areas, which often means clearer water conditions as runoff is minimal. This clarity can make fish more wary, so a stealthy approach and lighter lines might be more effective for enticing bites from species like Rainbow Trout or Smallmouth Bass.
Where to fish: Flaming Gorge, Green River, Fontenelle, Seedskadee.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (7:50 AM) is optional. Monday on Diefenbaker Deep saw a slow pick, with light westerly breezes and rising atmospheric pressure making the 4.2-degree water tough to tempt, so working the thermocline edges with jigs was key.
Pressure is falling.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Tuesday at Cypress Creek Reservoir offered a solid bite under clear skies, as a gentle southerly air current and dropping pressure kept the 3.5-degree depths active for trolling spoons near structure.
Light wind.
Give it until after 7:52 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Wednesday is the middle of the week.
Pressure is rising.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (7:54 AM) is optional. Put in at Seedskadee for lake trout. The day rates fair. Fish the deep basin. Change direction over the same water before you leave a basin.
Light wind.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. lake trout at Flaming Gorge: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the deep basin. Early light can pull a few up. By mid-morning they are back in the deep water.
Light wind.
Give it until after 7:56 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Start at Green River if lake trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the deep basin. Stay on one contour once you contact fish. They are using that break, not the whole lake.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:50 AM and 6:09 PM. Monday on Lake Diefenbaker was a real grind, the light rain and a soft westerly push made the trout shy away from the shallows, with the air getting heavier and the water just above four degrees, making us work for every nibble.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:51 AM or 6:08 PM. Tuesday at Cypress Lake saw some decent action, the bright sun and a gentle southerly push brought the rainbows up, with the atmospheric weight easing and the water around three and a half degrees Celsius.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Fair rainbow trout fishing if you put in at Fontenelle. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:54 AM, or the last hour before 6:06 PM. Put in at Seedskadee for rainbow trout. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:55 AM or 6:05 PM. rainbow trout at Flaming Gorge: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:56 AM and 6:04 PM. Start at Green River if rainbow trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brown Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:50 AM and 6:09 PM. Loch Leven was a grind today, with a cold drizzle and a gentle westerly pushing in; the rising air mass meant we had to work the deep drops painstakingly slow to coax any strikes.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:51 AM or 6:08 PM. Adams Lake came alive under the bright sky as the air pressure began to dip, making the browns aggressive in the sun-warmed shallows, eager for a quick retrieve.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. A consistent bite at Reesor Lake kept us busy all morning, despite the unbroken grey sky and a light easterly breeze; steady air meant the nymphs worked well along the weed lines.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 7:54 AM, or the last hour before 6:06 PM. Spangler Lake was a test of patience with the water barely above freezing and a subtle westerly stirring the surface; the climbing air mass made the deep-dwelling browns picky, demanding a painstaking crawl.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:55 AM or 6:05 PM. Lac Pelletier offered some decent action as pockets of sun broke through the scattered high stuff, and with the air holding steady, working the shaded structure with small streamers proved effective.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:56 AM and 6:04 PM. The browns at Altawan Reservoir were hunkered down in the frigid, clear water, necessitating a super-slow presentation right on the bottom in the deepest channels, even with the air holding steady.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brown trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:09 PM). Monday’s chill and a brisk north breeze kept smallmouth hunkered deep in Clearwater Lake, so working tubes slowly along main lake points was the only way to entice a strike.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Dawn (7:51 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:08 PM). With Tuesday’s skies clearing and the air temps slowly climbing, we probed rocky humps near drop-offs in Grasslands Reservoir, hoping the warmer water would coax bass into hitting suspending jerkbaits.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 6:07 PM. Wednesday’s slight south wind and stable air meant casting jigs to current breaks and eddy lines in Swift Current Creek was key, as active fish ambushed baitfish in those predictable spots.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 6:06 PM. Thursday brought a noticeable dip in atmospheric pressure and a light drizzle to Cypress Hills Lake, making the bass finicky; we had to meticulously work Ned Rigs on isolated boulders for any chance at a bite.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:05 PM). The cold, calm conditions on Friday pushed fish tight to deep structure in Frenchman River Lake, compelling us to drag football jigs painstakingly through the deepest timber we could locate.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (7:56 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:04 PM). Start at Green River if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northeast fishing
Northeast fishing forecast
Anglers searching for walleye fishing and pike fishing in Northeast Saskatchewan will find excellent opportunities across various lake names. For those wondering where to fish, Keyhole offers robust populations of Walleye, while Northern Pike are frequently caught in the expansive waters of Lake DeSmet. The clear, cool currents of Tongue River are known for their lively Rainbow Trout, providing a thrilling challenge for fly fishers. Meanwhile, Sand Creek holds good numbers of Smallmouth Bass, offering exciting action for anglers seeking a different kind of fight.
This week’s conditions across the region present a mix of wind and cold, with some areas seeing fresh snow, yet much of the sky remains clear. Strong winds will demand heavier presentations and careful boat control, especially on larger bodies like Lake DeSmet. The cold temperatures mean fish might be holding deeper or congregating in sheltered areas, so slower retrieves and patience will be key to finding the best bite. Despite the snow in some spots, clear skies in others could encourage more active feeding during midday hours, especially for Walleye and Pike.
Where to fish: Keyhole, Tongue River, Sand Creek, Lake DeSmet.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:54 PM). On Monday at Keyhole, the rising pressure and cold 3.4 C water, with light rain and a moderate NW wind, made for a tough bite, so we worked jigs slow on the drop-offs.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (7:49 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:53 PM). Tuesday on Tongue River saw a fantastic bite as falling pressure and a light SW breeze encouraged walleye to hit lipless cranks near submerged timber despite the chilly 3.2 C water.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 5:51 PM. The mild 4 degree temperature was pleasant.
Light wind.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 5:50 PM. Put in at Lake DeSmet for walleye. The day rates fair. Fish points and inside turns. If the first point is empty, move. Walleye rarely sit on every point the same night.
Pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:49 PM). walleye at Keyhole: a good day if you fish the right water. Fish points and inside turns. A falling barometer usually pulls them up. Fish the first break before you go deep.
Light wind.
Dawn (7:54 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:47 PM). Start at Tongue River if walleye is the target. Fair day. Fish points and inside turns. Give each spot twenty minutes, then leave. Cover water until one point loads up.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northern Pike fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:47 AM and 5:54 PM. The pike at Keyhole were barely active on Monday; the light rain, rising pressure, and moderate northwest wind made us really grind for any strikes in the frigid 3.4 C water.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:49 AM or 5:53 PM. What a difference at Tongue River on Tuesday; the falling pressure and light southwest wind, coupled with clear skies, really turned on the pike, even with the water still only 3.2 C.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:50 AM and 5:51 PM. The fishing at dawn is always best.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:51 AM, or the last hour before 5:50 PM. Put in at Lake DeSmet for northern pike. The day rates fair. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Follow the weedline rather than anchoring in one hole.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:53 AM or 5:49 PM. northern pike at Keyhole: a good day if you fish the right water. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. If they short-strike, size down and slow the pause.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:54 AM and 5:47 PM. Start at Tongue River if northern pike is the target. Fair day. Fish cabbage bays and reed edges. Figure-eight at the boat. A following pike often eats on the turn.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on northern pike days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Pressure is rising.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 7:47 AM and 5:54 PM. Keyhole Lake was a grind today; the rising glass and icy 3.4 C water with a NW breeze and light rain made the bows finicky, barely nudging the line near the drop-offs.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:49 AM or 5:53 PM. Tongue River delivered a solid bite with the glass dropping and a gentle SW whisper, finding active rainbows patrolling the shallows despite the frigid 3.2 C water under a clear expanse.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:50 AM and 5:51 PM. The trout swam.
Light wind.
Use the first light at 7:51 AM, or the last hour before 5:50 PM. Put in at Lake DeSmet for rainbow trout. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is falling.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 7:53 AM or 5:49 PM. rainbow trout at Keyhole: a good day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 7:54 AM and 5:47 PM. Start at Tongue River if rainbow trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:54 PM). Keyhole was a real grind today with the cold 3.4C water and rising pressure under a light rain and snow mix, making the smallmouth hold tight and deep in the moderate northwest breeze.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Dawn (7:49 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:53 PM). Despite the frigid 3.2C water, Tongue River offered some decent action as the pressure dropped and light southwest winds swept across clear skies, hinting at a potential afternoon bite.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 5:51 PM. Sand Creek proved challenging with a slow pick, even with the water warming to 4.3C and the pressure continuing its descent under clear, calm conditions from a light southeast breeze.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 5:50 PM. Lake DeSmet was a bust today, the 4.5C water and steady pressure under a bright, clear sky meant the smallmouth were completely shut down, ignoring everything thrown their way in the gentle southwest air.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (5:49 PM). A noticeable improvement on Keyhole today, as the water hit 4.9C and the pressure continued its favorable drop, prompting some smallmouth to become active under the clear expanse with a light southwest air.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (7:54 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (5:47 PM). Tongue River turned incredibly tough with the water plummeting to 2.7C, the steady pressure and broken skies offered no relief for finding active smallmouth in the light southwest wind.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Wyoming fishing forecast questions
Where should I fish in Wyoming this week?
Start with the region closest to you. This page covers Northwest, Wind River, Bighorn Basin, Southeast. Named waters include Yellowstone Lake, Shoshone River, Buffalo Bill, Clark’s Fork. Open that region for the 7-day read.
What are people fishing for in Wyoming?
The forecast is written for cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, lake trout. Each region names the water to start on, including Yellowstone Lake.
When is the best time of day to fish in Wyoming?
Use the day card, not a fixed hour. Walleye and smallmouth often bite in the hour before sunset. Lake trout are a midday fish in deep water. Yellowstone Lake prints sunrise, sunset, and the solunar periods in local time.
How do I read the Wyoming fishing forecast?
Each day shows the bite label, wind, pressure trend, cloud, and precipitation. A falling barometer is marked because it often pulls fish up. A wind over 30 km/h means fish the lee shore.
Which Wyoming water should I start on?
If you are near Northwest, start at Yellowstone Lake. The next named water on this page is Shoshone River. Open the region for the 7-day bite, not a guess from the map.
Do I need to worry about ice in Wyoming this week?
No. This week’s forecast does not show a freeze. Fish open water. The ice question only appears after at least two nights at or below freezing.
What does the Wyoming fishing forecast use?
Each Wyoming day uses pressure trend, wind, cloud, precipitation, sunrise and sunset, moon phase, and solunar times. Water temperature is estimated from the air and the season. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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About this forecast
Weather comes from OpenWeather at a representative point in each region. Water temperature is estimated from the week’s air temperatures and the season. It is not a buoy reading. Moon phase is calculated from the date. Solunar periods are the dawn, dusk, moonrise, and moonset windows, not a minute-by-minute table. Pressure trend compares the first and last reading of each day. A falling barometer with light wind and broken cloud is treated as a better bite than a rising barometer and a hard wind.