Lamar River Fishing Report
Rating
/5
*Parks Fly Shop guides have personally surveyed the waters and given a rating.
Weather
Water Temp
FLOW
Wind
Map
Hatch Chart
*Salmonflies and Golden Stone populations are only found in more canyonous steep gradiant areas of these rivers.
Current Report
The Lamar River is running low right now, allowing anglers to move along the river and cross with relative ease. Water temperatures are starting to drop, and the fish are beginning to condense into the deeper runs and pools. Dry fly fishing has been relatively slow, with our best hatches coming in the form of BWOs and Drake Mackerel. During hatchless periods, we’ve been relying on perdigons and slender-bodied mayfly patterns to get the job done. As fall progresses, look for the fish to continue concentrating in deeper water and for the nymphing to become more consistent.
USGS Flow Chart
River Descriptions: Lamar River
General Characteristics
- Variety: Tranquil meadows to rugged canyons, offering diverse scenery and fishing.
- Accessibility: Lamar River Trail offers easy access, lower canyon is more remote.
Fishery
- Cutthroat, hybrid cutthroat-rainbow, and rainbow trout.
- Potential for large fish in the lower half of the river.
- Dry fly fishing ideal, sight-fishing crucial.
Fishing Season
- Best: Mid-July to early September for Drake Mackerals & Green Drakes.
- Fall offers BWO and midge hatches with warm, calm weather.
Recommended Access points
- Lamar River Trail (easy access).
- Little America access.
Skill Level & FIsh Size
- Requires skills for sight-fishing and adapting to varying terrain.
- Larger fish possible, unpredictability adds challenge.
Additional Notes
- Blind-casting discouraged, focus on matching hatches and sight-fishing.
- Be prepared to move to find productive fishing spots.
- The canyon may remained closed in 2024 due to road construction caused by the 2022 flood.
- Check current fishing regulations and conditions before heading out.
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