Bear River

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Open year round

Please review the general regulations. 14 day camping limit. No open fires or fireworks. No off road vehicle travel permitted

No collection of shed antlers or horns January 1- May 1 at 6:00 AM

Fishing, Hunting, Camping

4wd recommended for access road over Hank's Hill, please stay on road

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Green River Regional Office
351 Astle Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 875-3223

Commonly Found Species

Big and Trophy Game in this Area
Below are specific Big and Trophy Game species commonly found within this River area.
  • Antelope - 100
  • Deer - 134
Fish Species in this Area
Below are specific Fish species commonly found within this River area.
  • Bear River Cutthroat
  • Brown Trout
  • Cutthroat Trout
  • Mountain Whitefish
Small game and Birds in this Area
Below are specific Small game species commonly found within this River area.
  • Rabbit
  • Sage Grouse
  • Waterfowl
The Bear River Public Access Area (PAA) is located north of Evanston just northeast of Woodruff Narrows Reservoir PAA. Four wheel drive is recommended to travel over the easement road on Hanks Hill to reach the Bear River PAA parking area and easements. Fish for Bear River Cutthroat, Rainbow, and Brown trout. Vehicle access is limited to the access road and off road travel is not permitted past the parking area. Camping is allowed within the parking area but not on the pedestrian hunting and fishing easements. Take Highway 89 north from Evanston 12 miles traveling through the town of Bear River, WY turn onto Unita County Rd 101 and follow it to the access areas and reservoir.