BROOK TROUT
(Salvelins fontinalis)
The brook trout prefers clean, cold streams
and has become well established in beaver ponds.
BROWN TROUT
(Salmo trutta)
In streams, brown trout prefer dense cover,
underneath banks and under vegetation.
CUTTHROAT TROUT
(Onchorhynchus clarki pleuriticus)
Cutthrout are spring spawners. Cuttroat over 12
inches often feed on small fish and crayfish.
GOLDEN TROUT
(Oncorhynchus aguabonita)
The golden trout is a spring spawner.
GONE FISHIN'! The lakes and rivers around Laramie are loaded with Brook, Brown, Cutthrout, Golden
and Rainbow trout. From the deep runs of the Big Laramie River to the still waters of the Snowy Range and
the windy abundance of the Laramie Plains lakes, this area has something for everyone.
BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY!
www.visitlaramie.org
call: 1-800-445-5303
home with exciting tales of battling
the elements and fish!
In late summer, water temperatures
can reach the mid 70s, making
fishing difficult. Plan on dawn and
moonlit fishing during these times
of year to improve your chances of
catching the big fish that love these
waters.
MEDICINE BOW NATIONAL FOREST
West of Laramie, Highway 130, also
known as the Snowy Range Road,
travels through Medicine Bow
National Forest for thirty miles.
This scenic drive passes countless
alpine lakes and streams before
crossing 10,847 ft.
A short walk from the main highway
will reveal hidden gems. Longer walks
transport the visitor to fishing nirvana; as with life, the more you put into
your experience the more you get out
of it. Pack a lunch and plan to spend
the whole day discovering your own
favorite fishing hole.
Book your stay today Laramie, Wyoming Real History - True Adventure
Phone: 1-800-445-5303
Website: www.visitlaramie.org
Photos Courtesy of BHP Images @2015
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