Guided fly fishing
“…the fishing was off the charts..” TripAdvisor - July 2016
“…fly fishing at its best…” TripAdvisor - July 2020
guided fly fishing
Fishing at Double Diamond X Ranch is a guided activity offered from around July 1 to mid-September. Guests staying on the Ranch, as well as visitors to Cody country who are lodging elsewhere, are welcome to schedule a walk-wade trip with our guide.
We offer guided stream-side walking-wading trips on the South Fork of the Shoshone River as it runs through the ranch. The South Fork is a classic Rocky Mountain river with its braided, meandering channel, pools and riffles, and cottonwood tree-lined banks. It's also a world-class trout stream. There's more good water here than a person can fish in a week. This stretch is known for its brown trout and Yellowstone cutthroat. You'll also catch the occasional rainbow trout, brook trout, and mountain whitefish.
Remember, the months of May and June are when high country snow starts to melt making fishing in most Rocky Mountain rivers difficult. Here on the Ranch, snow-melt settles down and the fishing typically becomes great around the first week of July.
the art
Stream-side walking-wading trips focus on the art of catching wild trout, understanding the timing and types of insect hatches and how they affect angler success, and on the wild and scenic beauty of the South Fork valley. In addition to providing all the equipment you need, our guide provides expert instruction on an individual level to anglers of any skill level. Beginners are welcome.
private water
There's another important thing to know about fishing here. You're fishing private water. As such, the South Fork of the Shoshone is one of the most lightly fished rivers in Yellowstone country. Although you may encounter moose, griz, elk, or a bald eagle, you might not see another angler all day.
You don’t have to be staying on the Ranch to get on the schedule for a guided trip. Regardless of where you’re lodging, give us a call to get on the schedule.
rates
We offer half-day (approximately 4 hours) guided fly fishing trips on the South Fork of the Shoshone River as it runs through the Ranch. All necessary fishing gear is provided. Beginners are welcome. A trip for one or two anglers is $300. A trip for three anglers is $375. A $4 charge applies for each fly lost. There is a three-angler maximum; children must be age 9 or older.
Family members who are not fishing are welcome to accompany the group. Guests should bring snacks, water, sunglasses, and bug repellant.
regs
To help ensure a healthy fishery, all anglers must schedule a walk-wade trip with our guide. All fishing on the Ranch is catch-and-release only. All anglers must possess a valid Wyoming fishing license. Other information that your guide will emphasize is that bait is not permitted; treble hooks are not permitted; the maximum number of hooks on a rig is two; and hooks should be barbless.