Trip brief · Greys River
How to go fish the Greys River
The months we list for the Greys River are July, August, September. October is outside that window, so this brief is written for July, the next month we list.
July
Reading the gauge…
Flies to tie — July
Pale Morning Dun#16-18
PMD Sparkle Dun
Caddis#16-22
Yellow Sally#14-16
Yellow Stimulator
Access
Murphy Creek Campground
43.074, -110.836parking
Lynx Creek Campground Day Use Area
43.097, -110.846parking
Greys River above Reservoir, near Alpine (USGS 13023000)
43.143, -110.977parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
Wyoming fishing license required. Area 1 stream creel: three trout per day or in possession, no more than one trout over 16 inches, and no more than one cutthroat over 12 inches, unless posted otherwise. Greys River proper from Corral Creek downstream to Murphy Creek Bridge in Lincoln County: artificial flies and lures only (Wyoming Game and Fish Area 1 regulations, updated January 7, 2026). Live baitfish are prohibited in Area 1. Verify current WGFD rules before fishing.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Greys River page →