Bighorn River-Shafer

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Open year round

Please review the general regulations. Rifle and pistol use prohibited. Easement extends from midstream of river outward to a point 100 feet from the high water line.

Fishing, Hunting

Parking, Comfort Station

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Cody Regional Office
2 Tilden Trail
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 527-7125

Commonly Found Species

Big and Trophy Game in this Area
Below are specific Big and Trophy Game species commonly found within this River area.
  • Deer - 127
Fish Species in this Area
Below are specific Fish species commonly found within this River area.
  • Brown Trout
  • Burbot
  • Mountain Whitefish
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Snake River Cutthroat
  • Stonecat
Small game and Birds in this Area
Below are specific Small game species commonly found within this River area.
  • Doves
  • Pheasant
  • Rabbit
  • Sandhill Crane
  • Turkey
  • Waterfowl
Located seven miles north of Thermopolis. Known as a trophy fishery for brown trout, rainbow trout and Snake River cutthroat trout.