Guided Fly Fishing on the Smiths Fork

The Smiths Fork is one of Southwest Wyoming’s best-kept secrets—a pristine, free-stone river untouched by the heavy tourist traffic of larger western rivers. Here, the water flows cold and wild, creating the perfect habitat for hard-fighting wild brown trout, mountain whitefish, and the prized, native Bonneville cutthroat trout. Because these fish face minimal pressure, they remain incredibly opportunistic. During the warm summer months, you’ll watch them aggressively smash massive dry flies and terrestrials right on the surface, while the crisp autumn air brings an action-packed fall streamer bite that active anglers live for.

What truly sets a guided day with Cottonwood Fly Fishing apart is our exclusive access to several private ranches that the Smiths Fork winds through. Instead of competing with lines of other anglers on crowded public access points, you will have entire stretches of highly productive, private water completely to yourself. Backed by our family's 100-year ranching heritage, we are proud to offer a rare, unhurried fly fishing experience where you can truly slow down, master your drift, and live our motto: Fight fish, not crowds.