An authentic Wyoming summer experience isn't complete without a day of fishing.
Fishing in Jackson is a vital part of the local economy in the summer and a variety of quality outfitters and guides are available to will help you make your fishing experience memorable. Even if you just want advice on where and what to fish for, Jackson's guides are your best resource, so do not hesitate to contact one of them before your fishing adventure begins in Jackson Hole.
Experience the most scenic fly fishing in the country, as you float down the Snake River inside Grand Teton National Park. Home to some of the world’s best dry-fly trout fishing, Grand Teton National Park provides a stunning setting for your fishing adventure. Expert guides ensure your day is truly memorable by providing rods, reels and great advice and excellent fishing tips.
Enjoy world class fly fishing with amazing wilderness views. Wandering Angler caters from the most experienced anglers to families and kids. Both half day and full day trips are offered with knowledgeable guides, unforgettable views and plenty of fish. Choose anywhere from a one person boat to a five person boat. All trips are private for the most guest enjoyment.
Walk-in fishing is available for do-it-yourself anglers or those who would like to hire a guide. The following lakes, creeks and streams all offer tremendous fly-fishing opportunities in pristine Western wilderness:
Jenny Lake offers incredible scenery at the base of Grand Teton Mountains and is a nice place to pursue Cutthoat Trout and Lake Trout. The Snake River runs through the entirety of the park and has wild Cutthroat, and anglers on the Snake may also hook a Brown trout or two. Jackson Lake Dam is also a good place to fish.
Yellowstone National Park is known throughout the world as one of the premier tour fisheries in the United States. In addition to amazing views and an abundance of wildlife, Yellowstone offers fly fishing on its namesake river, the Yellowstone, and on the Madison, Lamar and Firehole Rivers. Anglers who prefer to fish along Yellowstone's epic lake shorelines may try fishing Yellowstone Lake, Lewis Lake or Shoshone Lake.
A valid Wyoming fishing license is required to fish on all public waters. Daily non-resident fishing licenses cost $14 and an annual non-resident license costs $102. For specifics on fishing licenes and regulations, please visit the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's website. Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks also have thier own special regulations and license fees. Any local fly-fishing shop in Jackson can help you locate and purchase the specific license you may need.
Although daytime temperatures in the Jackson Hole Valley can be warm during the summer, wading Wyoming's glacier fed streams and rivers is best done with a good pair of fishing waders, or at least wading boots and gravel guard socks. A quality pair of polarized sunglasses, drinking water, chap-stick and sunscreen lotion are also vital for a fun, relaxing day of fishing.
Most trout anglers opt for 8-9' graphite fly rods rated at a 4, 5 or 6 line weight. Specific fly patterns vary based on time of year and what waters you are fishing. Your best bet is to contact a local guide or fly shop in Jackson once you have decided where and when you plan to fish.
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