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Clear Creek

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Clear Creek is a 112-mile tributary of the Powder River that flows through Johnson and Sheridan Counties in northeast Wyoming. The creek originates in the eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains and flows through diverse terrain including high mountain streams, foothill canyons, and eventually to the prairie where it meets the Powder River. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has worked extensively to maintain and improve the fishery, including constructing a fish bypass structure at Kendrick Dam in 2010 that reconnected major segments of the stream and allowed fish to travel longer distances. This restoration work has been instrumental in allowing native fish species to return to areas they hadn't accessed in years. The creek supports an impressive variety of fish species and offers excellent angling opportunities across its different sections, from the alpine environment near Tie Hack Dam down through the town of Buffalo to the lower reaches.


Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Clear Creek. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Clear Creek

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Wyoming licenses and regulations

Wyoming Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Wyoming Fishing License

A fishing license is required for residents and nonresidents age 14 and over. Nonresidents under age 14 do not need a license if accompanied by an adult possessing a valid Wyoming fishing license.

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Wyoming Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Wyoming Stream Access Laws

In Wyoming, landowners own the streambed. Anyone may float across private land on navigable water, but the streambed is the property of the owner. Minor and incidental contact with the streambed is not considered trespassing. As stated by Wyoming Game and Fish Department, “Anglers are not allowed to wade fish or fish from a bank or island without permission if the stream bank, island, or streambed is privately owned. Wading, bank fishing, or anchoring without permission is trespassing.”

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CLEAR CREEK NEAR BUFFALO, WY

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