Grey Reef

Medicine Bow River

The Medicine Bow River starts in (guess where?) the Medicine Bow Mountains, flowing north through, you guessed it, the town of Medicine Bow. Here it turns northwest and ends its journey at Seminoe Reservoir. The Little Medicine Bow actually starts in the Laramie Range, flowing south to join the Medicine Bow River north of the town. 

The Medicine Bow River starts in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest land, but most of this river is on private land. Access is possible on some ranches by obtaining permission. Be sure to pick up a current Wyoming fishing regulations book, or check locally for regs.

We have listed 2 access points for you here and a few on the Little Medicine Bow

You can get stream flow information on our Reports Page

Key:

  • Fish: B, Br, R, C  for Browns, Brookies, Rainbows, Cutthroats
  • Facilities: T, Camp   for Toilets, Camping
  • Number (1) corresponds to location on map 

Med. Bow NF  (1)

  • Go west from Laramie about 50 miles and exit near Elk Mountain (exit 260). Travel south on Cnty Rd 101 for about 12 miles until you enter NF land and the road gets close to the river. Access by road and hiking
  • Fish: Br
  • Facilities:  T, Camp 
  • More info on the area from Laramie Ranger District

Med. Bow NF - East Fork (2)

  • Go west from Laramie about 50 miles and exit near Elk Mountain (exit 260). Travel south on Cnty Rd 101 for about 12 miles; go past the Bow River campground, continuing southeast on USFS Rd 105 to access on the East Fork of the Medicine Bow - hiking and road access
  • Fish: Br, R
  • Facilities: Camp, T nearby

Little Medicine Bow  - Walk-In Access

  • Go north from Medicine Bow on Hwy 487 for about 30 miles. Turn east to access river at three different areas. Detailed map can be found by clicking here
  • Fish: Br, R
  • Facilities: None