Snake River Fly Fishing
Jackson Hole, WyomingNative Cutthroat Trout
SNAKE RIVER
Native Finespotted Cutthroat in Jackson Hole
The Snake River is best known for its native finespotted cutthroat trout and exceptional dry-fly fishing. These fish are built for a short growing season and are quick to take advantage of food on the surface, making the Snake one of the most enjoyable dry-fly rivers in the Greater Yellowstone region.
Big Dries & Opportunistic Trout
Large attractor patterns, stonefly imitations, and hoppers are staples on the Snake River. Prolific stonefly hatches and an opportunistic population of cutthroat create consistent chances to fish big dry flies, often producing the visual takes that define a day on this river.
Local Knowledge. A Guided Approach.
Guiding the Snake River season after season builds an understanding of where cutthroat hold as flows change, which stretches fish best under current conditions, and when to change patterns or presentation to keep fish looking up.
Every trip is tailored to current conditions and your goals as an angler.
June Runoff & Prime Summer Fishing
June is runoff month on the Snake River, when high, off-color water can limit productive fishing. As flows clear and settle, the river comes into shape for summer, with July through September offering the most dependable dry-fly fishing.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Snake River Trip Operations
Snake River float trips are conducted through permitted Jackson Hole outfitter partners. John MacMurray guides these trips under the authorization of the applicable outfitter. Operating outfitter and river section are confirmed based on availability, conditions, and permit requirements.
Trip availability and operating outfitter are confirmed prior to reservation.
Season: April–SeptemberTrip Length: Half-day · Full-dayGroup Size: 1–2 ANGLERS
Snake River dates book early.
Request your dates as soon as your schedule is set.