wo of the least talked about yet most prolific fishing rivers in the Rockies are the Green and New Fork. Both begin high in the Wind River range along the Continental Divide near the towns of Cora and Pinedale, Wyoming. Originating from glaciers in the high country, these rivers flow through their own respective series of lakes before meandering slowly through sage-filled plains and grassy meadows. Though there are plenty of public access points from which to fish, the best fishing is by drift boat or raft through various stretches of river that flow through private property. Mangis Fishing Guides use both public and private access sections for its guided trips, and promises exceptional opportunities every time. Both the Green and New Fork cut through the semi-arid plain and grass meadows where cattle, antelope and mule deer abound. Brown and Rainbow trout dominate these fisheries with fish consistently ranging from 12 to 20 inches and many topping 22 inches and larger for the experienced angler. Since neither are controlled by any impoundments or dams, water conditions are purely at the mercy of localized weather patterns and irrigation practices. Browns are best caught using big streamers and rubber leg patterns going deep, especially in early morning and late evening runs. Rainbows are active all the time and come to dry flies with reckless abandon. Hatches on the Green are excellent in early June with an abundance of stoneflies, caddis and various mayflies. Rubber leg stone nymphs, La Fontaine Sparkle Caddis pupa, Bead Head Prince and Pheasant Tails, and Green Drakes are good choices for this time of year. Later in the month PMD’s are the ticket along with Golden Stone patterns like the Stimulator and Yellow Sallies. Elk Hair caddis can do great in late afternoon and evening hours. On either river, late evening into dusk can be a magical time as big browns leave their hidden undercut banks in search of prey as the sun begins to set. Browns over 10 pounds have been taken many times on patterns such as Matuka Sculpins, Muddler Minnows, Pepperoni Yuk Bugs, and one of our favorites, the Kiwi Muddler.