Wyoming
Salt River above Reservoir near Etna
Current River Rating
Fair · 52
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
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- 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
- 357 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.75 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 6, 2026, 8:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 13027500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
52°F
Feels like
46°F
Wind
2 mph W
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 6, 2026, 3:00 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
Sun 4 AM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 8 AM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 PM
Clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 16 mph
Sun 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 82°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 14 mph
Sun 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Mon 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 56°F
Chance 48%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sun, Sep 6
Rain
High 82°F / Low 52°F
Chance 46%
Precip 0.48 in
Max gust 45 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 50°F
Chance 48%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Clear
High 71°F / Low 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Wed, Sep 9
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 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
Salt River above Palisades Reservoir near Etna, Wyoming. Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout path from USGS 13027500.
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
Fishery overview
The Salt near Etna is the Star Valley river at the Palisades inflow. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 13027500 (live discharge and stage; no qualifying current 00010, so thermal context uses the accepted air-derived river-trout path). Distinct from the Snake at Alpine and from the upper Salt / Murray special-regulation water. Native cutthroat are WGFD-managed and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Flow Context remains default-deny. Mountain whitefish (Prosopium williamsoni) are a native game fish in this drainage per official state fishery management; they are described here because StrikeTracks has no species-selector ID. Confirm current WGFD whitefish rules separately (https://wgfd.wyo.gov/fishing-hunting/fishing). Hatch Match publishes seasonal hatch guidance based on published local fishing sources. Actual insect activity varies with weather, water temperature, elevation, and local conditions. This is not a live hatch observation.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WGFD Chapter 46 manages this water as a wild trout stream unless a current exception says otherwise. Confirm current WGFD Chapter 46 before fishing. Salt River above Reservoir near Etna (USGS 13027500). Native Snake River fine-spotted / inland cutthroat trout are WGFD-managed and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Mountain whitefish are also present in many Area 1 waters and are not a selector ID. Distinct from Snake Alpine (13022500).
Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WGFD Chapter 46 manages this water as a wild trout stream unless a current exception says otherwise. Confirm current WGFD Chapter 46 before fishing. Salt River above Reservoir near Etna (USGS 13027500). Native Snake River fine-spotted / inland cutthroat trout are WGFD-managed and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Mountain whitefish are also present in many Area 1 waters and are not a selector ID. Distinct from Snake Alpine (13022500).
Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Star Valley Salt River trout water approaching Palisades Reservoir near Etna. Palisades Reservoir on the Salt arm begins at McCoy Creek Bridge.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by WGFD public-access and Walk-In Fishing in the Salt River drainage. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point, not a WIFA pin. Private land is common in Star Valley; use posted public access.
Stocking information
WGFD manages the Salt River as a wild trout fishery featuring native cutthroat with introduced brown and rainbow trout. Confirm any current official stocking separately.
Official sources
WGFD Chapter 46 Area 1 default stream trout rules apply at this Palisades-inflow reach unless a posted exception says otherwise. Do not apply the Hwy 238-to-Murray artificial-flies-and-lures stretch, or the upper Salt November–December catch-and-release, to this Etna / Palisades-arm identity. Live baitfish are prohibited in Area 1. Do not remap to Snake Alpine 13022500.
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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