New Fork River-Mesa Bridge

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Open year round

Please review the general regulations. No overnight camping, open fires or fireworks. State land regulations apply. Float fishers please respect private property rights. Easement road and parking area not plowed in winter.

No collection of shed antlers or horns January 1- May 1 at 6:00 AM

Fishing, Hunting, Hiking, Floating, Wildlife Viewing

Parking, Boat ramp

Parking area provides access to state land.

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Pinedale Regional Office
432 East Mill Street
Pinedale, WY 82941
(307) 367-4353

Commonly Found Species

Big and Trophy Game in this Area
Below are specific Big and Trophy Game species commonly found within this River area.
  • Antelope - 87
  • Deer - 139
  • Moose - 3
Fish Species in this Area
Below are specific Fish species commonly found within this River area.
None
Small game and Birds in this Area
Below are specific Small game species commonly found within this River area.
  • Rabbit
  • Sage Grouse
  • Waterfowl
The Mesa Bridge Public Access Area (PAA) provides parking, boat launch, and pedestrian fishing on adjacent Wyoming State land. Please respect private property while float fishing. The New Fork river hosts a variety of fish including Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Mountain Whitefish, and an occasional Snake River Cutthroat trout. The riparian corridor hosts moose, deer, and a variety of small game animals and waterfowl. The parking area is located 2 miles south of Pinedale, WY. Take South Tyler Street which turns into Pinedale South Rd, the access area entrance is just past the New Fork bridge. The access road and parking area are not plowed during the winter season.