North Platte River-Rochelle

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Open year round

Please review the general regulations. Limited to easement area marked with signs Camping limit 5 days, Access road and parking not plowed during winter. No Fireworks.

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

Fishing, Hunting, Floating, Camping, Wildlife Viewing.

Handicap Accessible Comfort Station, Boat Ramp, Hunting

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Laramie Regional Office
1212 S. Adams St.
Laramie WY 82070
(307) 745-4046

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 - 56
  • Deer - 80
Fish Species in this Area
Below are specific Fish species commonly found within this River area.
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Walleye
Small game and Birds in this Area
Below are specific Small game species commonly found within this River area.
  • Rabbit
  • Waterfowl
Fort Steele/Rochelle is located 14 miles east of Rawlins on Carbon County Road 347. This area is managed through a cooperative agreement between the Wyoming Game & Fish Commission and private landowners. Pedestrian access is provided by easements extending from midstream of the stream outward 50’ above the high water line. There are 12 parking areas and almost 9 miles of river access for fishing. The parking area at Interstate 80 has a developed ramp all other ramps are primitive. One outhouse is present at the parking area at the end of County Road 347. The river provides quality fishing year round for brown and rainbow trout and waterfowl hunting opportunities.