Wyoming
Salt River above Reservoir near Etna
Location Snapshot
Salt River above Reservoir near Etna is a western Wyoming mountain-valley river flowing toward Palisades Reservoir. Cutthroat, brown, and rainbow trout define the principal coldwater fishery.
Current River Rating
Fair · 59
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Current conditions do not support a reliable fishing window.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 411 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.87 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 9:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 13027500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Fog
Temperature
40°F
Feels like
36°F
Wind
4 mph SW
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 21, 2026, 4:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Wed 5 AM
Fog
Temp 40°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 9 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 1 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 5 PM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Wed 9 PM
Overcast
Temp 53°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Thu 1 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Wed, Oct 21
Fog
High 68°F / Low 40°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 43°F
Chance 42%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 33 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Showers
High 52°F / Low 43°F
Chance 94%
Precip 0.59 in
Max gust 21 mph
Sat, Oct 24
Overcast
High 53°F / Low 41°F
Chance 81%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Wild brown and rainbow trout are in the Salt River above Reservoir near Etna.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Salt River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Lincoln, Wyoming
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Lincoln
Management Category
Wild trout river
Regulation Scope
Salt River above Palisades Reservoir near Etna.
Regulation Summary
Salt River near Etna: WGFD Area 1 Salt / Palisades-arm water. Confirm current Chapter 46; do not import the Murray special-regulation reach onto this station.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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