Sweetwater River
The Sweetwater River starts near South Pass and runs east, ending where it enters Pathfinder Reservoir. There is very little public access to the river east of Sweetwater Canyon, but the best fishing is probably to the west anyway. Be sure to pick up a current Wyoming fishing regulations book, or check locally for regs.
We have listed several access points - many are on private ranch lands with access leased by WG&F. Respect the rules for each access. Each are identified on the map.
Stream flow info can be found on our reports page.
Key:
- Fish: B, Br, R, C for Browns, Brookies, Rainbows, Cutthroats
- Facilities: T, Camp for Toilets, Camping
Access
- Go south from South Pass City on WY 28 for 11 miles; turn west on Cnty Rd 446 to Sweetwater River
- Fish: R, Br, B
- Facilities: Camp
Access
- Go northeast from Farson on WY 28 for 43 miles; turn south onto BLM Rd 418; go 0.5 miles and turn southeast onto track; follow for 5 miles to Sweetwater River
- Fish: B, Br, R
- Facilities: Camp
Sweetwater Canyon
- Go south from Lander for 9 miles on US 287; turn south on WY28 for 17 miles; turn south on Atlantic City Rd for 2 miles; turn east on Hudson-Atlantic City Rd and travel 14 miles; turn south at sign and travel 4 miles south/east to canyon - hike into canyon
- Fish: B, Br, R
- Facilities: None
Sweetwater River - BLM - west of Hwy 28
- Go west from WY 28 south of the Sweetwater River on the Lander Cutoff. Use a map or look for public areas (BLM) Stay on roads and keep gates closed.
- Fish: B, Br, R
- Facilities: None
Little Sweetwater River
- Access on BLM and Bridge Nat'l Forest. One way in is the Lander Cutoff Rd to the Sweetwater Gap rd.
- Fish: B, Br, R
- Facilities: None
East Sweetwater River
- Go north from Farson on WY 28 for 38.5 miles. Turn north on two track road, opposite of BLM Rd 4108. Travel 7 miles to BLM lands. 4WD/high clearance recommended. Keep gates closed. Stay on roads.
- Fish: B, Br, R
- Facilities: None; no fires, no trash, no camping