Wind River Range - Updated Web Links and Information- 2026

 Here are some links that relate to my presentation about Fishing in the Wind River Mountains that I am doing for the Kiap-TU-Wish Chapter of Trout Unlimited on January 6th of 2021.

Wyoming Interactive Fishing Map

There's Gold in the Wind River Mountains-This article convinced me to visit the Popo Agie Wilderness on my trip in July

Wind River Peak Area Fish Surveys

Lakes that are stocked with Golden Trout

Info on Deep Creek Lake

Cool hiking blog about the Tayo Lake Area that I used as reference for my first trip

Troutrageous Article about fishing the Wind River Range

Another Hiker's Blog that I used for reference

 One more hiking blog that had good info about the area I went to.

 Beginner's Backpacking Guide

Article about a fishing trip in the Wind River Range

FlyFisherman.com article of fishing the Wind River Range

The Fly Fishing Forum thread about fishing the Wind River Range- photos are gone but there is still some good information

Beyond Trails in the Wind River Mountains- Really good book used for exploring The Winds.

Rich Osthoff's Website for Ordering Books and Flies

Here is a video I made about the trip I took with my dad in August of 2022

  Here is the video I made about my trip in August of 2020.

Blog about my first trip to the Wind River Range in July of 2020

GAIA GPS-The best app for backcountry navigation

Zoleo Satellite Communicator-The one I use

Here is a checklist I made to make sure I don't forget anything on future missions.  This will likely evolve over time and hopefully my pack will continue to get lighter.

General Gear                          

☐ Pack w/ Raincover

☐ Trekking Poles

☐ 1^st Aid Kit

☐ Knife

☐ Water Filter

☐ Bear Spray/Bell

☐ Backup Battery/ Solar Charger

☐ Zolio / Satellite Communicator

☐ Cell Phone

☐ Charging Cables (Apple, Apple Watch, Micro USB

☐ Toilet Paper / Poop Shovel

☐ Maps / Compass

☐  Headlamp/Flashlight

☐ Paper/Pencil

☐ Repair Kit-Gorilla Tape, Zip Ties…..

☐ Rope / Pully- if hanging a food pack 

☐  Kitchen Sink- Water Sack

☐ Water Bottle(s)

☐ Bear Proof/Resistant Container

☐ Tent

☐ Sleeping Bag

☐ Sleeping Pad

☐ Pillow

 

 

 

 

Fishing Gear

☐ Rods / Reels

☐ Rod Tube

☐ Fishing Vest/Bag-nippers, floatant, indicators etc…

☐  Fly Boxes/Flies

☐ Net and Net Retainer

 

 

Toiletries

☐ Toothbrush / Toothpaste / Floss

☐ Deodorant

☐ Soap / Shampoo / Bodywash

☐ Sunscreen

☐ Bug Dope

☐ Antifungal

☐ Healing Salve- Joshua Tree

☐  Gold Bond

Clothing

☐ Hat

☐ Sunglasses

☐ Socks- 2 for walking and 1 for sleeping

☐  Handkerchief, Buff

☐  Rain Gear

☐  Shoes

☐  Sandals

☐  Gloves sun/work

☐  Long Sleeve Shirt (quick drying)

☐ Pants (quick drying)

☐  Underwear x 2

☐  Belt

☐  Swimming Trunks (optional)

☐ T-shirt (optional)

☐  Towel

☐ Washcloth

☐  Wool Baselayer- Long Underwear/ Shirt

☐  Poofy Jacket                                                                         

☐  Sleeping clothes – Light Long Underwear and long sleeve T-shirt

Food Stuff

☐  Stove

☐ Pot

☐ Titanium Rods (for Caldera Cone Stove)

☐  Fuel

☐  Cup for coffee/measuring

☐  Plate/Bowl

☐  Lighter/Matches

☐  Fork / Spoon / Knife

☐  Coffee 

☐ Drink Mix

☐ Food

☐ Tin Foil (for cooking fish)

☐  Coozie (If doing freezer bag cooking)