How to go fish the Sand Creek

The months we list for the Sand Creek are May, June, September, October. August is outside that window, so this brief is written for September, the next month we list.

September

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — September

Blue-winged Olive#18-20
Parachute BWO

Access

Sand Creek near Sundance (USGS 06429895)
44.478, -104.123parking
Sand Creek at Ranch A, near Beulah (USGS 06429900)
44.495, -104.110parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Wyoming fishing license required. Ranch A Wildlife Habitat Management Area is managed by Wyoming Game and Fish Department; verify current WGFD regulations and any seasonal closures for Sand Creek and Ranch A 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 Sand Creek page →