Hams Fork River-Peternal

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Open year round

Please review the general regulations. Limited to easement area marked. No hunting, overnight camping, open fires or fireworks. Anglers should be aware of the artificial only section between the reservoirs (Viva Naughton and Kemmerer City. 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, Hiking, Floating, Wildlife Viewing

Parking, Comfort Station

Green River Regional Office
351 Astle Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 875-3223

Commonly Found Species

Big and Trophy Game in this Area
Below are specific Big and Trophy Game species commonly found within this River area.
None
Fish Species in this Area
Below are specific Fish species commonly found within this River area.
  • Brown Trout
  • Cutthroat Trout
  • Mountain Whitefish
  • Rainbow Trout
Small game and Birds in this Area
Below are specific Small game species commonly found within this River area.
None
The Peternal Public Access Area (PAA) on the Hams Fork river is a 50’ pedestrian fishing only access on both sides of the river and continues downstream 1.3 miles from the fishing access trail. An access trail provides access to the river (please stay on trail to the easement area). The Hams Fork river has a population of Rainbow, Brown, Brook, Colorado River Cutthroat and an occasional Tiger trout. Visit the Peternal Access Area on Hams Fork river by traveling north from Kemmerer, WY on highway 223 towards Lake Viva Naughton 8.4 miles. The access road and parking area are not plowed during the winter season.