River guide · Wyoming
Fly Fishing the Snake River
The South Fork and Jackson-area Snake are home to the native Snake River fine-spotted cutthroat, fished from drift boats under the Tetons.
- 15 shops nearby
- freestone
- July–September (after runoff)
- Wyoming
- 5 key hatches
The best time to fly fish the Snake River is July–September (after runoff). Key hatches include Pale Morning Dun, Golden Stonefly, Gray Drake, Hopper / Terrestrials. 15 fly shops near the Snake River can outfit your trip.
Fly shops near the Snake River
Shops and guides that fish the Snake River. See all 37 Wyoming shops →
- Snake River Angler and Scenic Float TripsWade tripsView shop →
- Teton Fly FishingWade tripsView shop →
- Grand Teton Fly FishingWade tripsView shop →
- Reel Deal AnglersFloatView shop →
- Jackson Hole Fly Fishing SchoolOrvis-EndorsedWade tripsView shop →
- Fish The Fly Guide ServiceWade tripsView shop →
- Teton TroutfittersWade tripsView shop →
- Snake River AnglerWade tripsView shop →
- Wyoming Fishing CompanyWade tripsView shop →
- Northwest School of Fly Fishing, LLCView shop →
- House of Fly - Lewiston Fly ShopView shop →
- Fins & Feathers Tackle Shop & Adventure Guide ServiceFloatView shop →
Hatches & seasons
When & what to fish on the Snake River
River typefreestone
Best seasonJuly–September (after runoff)
AccessThe Jackson-area Snake is primarily a drift-boat float through Grand Teton National Park; access points include Deadman's Bar, Moose, and the Wilson and South Park boat ramps.
Key hatches
- Pale Morning Dun (summer)
- Golden Stonefly (July)
- Gray Drake (mid-summer)
- Hopper / Terrestrials (Aug–Sept)
- Blue-winged Olive (fall)
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