Wyoming
Snake River above Reservoir near Alpine
Current River Rating
Fair · 60
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?
Consider
Recommended Window
Sunday, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 6500 CFS
- Gage Height
- 5.55 ft
- Water Temperature
- 61.2 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 13022500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
60°F
Feels like
51°F
Wind
9 mph N
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:45 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
Sat 2 AM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 6 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 10 AM
Clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 2 PM
Clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 17 mph
Sat 6 PM
Clear
Temp 79°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 10 PM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Clear
High 80°F / Low 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 79°F / Low 57°F
Chance 39%
Precip 0.08 in
Max gust 25 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 63°F / Low 45°F
Chance 75%
Precip 0.20 in
Max gust 24 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Clear
High 72°F / Low 41°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 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
Snake River above Palisades Reservoir near Alpine, Wyoming. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 13022500.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Snake 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 Snake above Palisades near Alpine is the Wyoming canyon / reservoir-inflow fishing reach. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 13022500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Jackson, Moose, Moran, and the Idaho Irwin station. Native Snake River fine-spotted 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 remains unpublished for this identity after Option-B local-expert seasonal research. No two independent Alpine-named seasonal sources.
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. Snake River above Reservoir near Alpine (USGS 13022500). 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 Idaho Irwin (13032500).
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. Snake River above Reservoir near Alpine (USGS 13022500). 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 Idaho Irwin (13032500).
Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Large Snake River trout water in the canyon approaching Palisades Reservoir near Alpine, downstream of the Jackson Hole valley reach.
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 programs and Bridger-Teton / Palisades corridor access near Alpine. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point, not a launch pin.
Stocking information
WGFD manages this Snake River reach 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: from Wilson Bridge downstream to Palisades Reservoir, all cutthroat must be released November 1 through March 31. Palisades Reservoir begins at the confluence of the Snake and Greys rivers. This ID is not Idaho Snake near Irwin (13032500) and is not the Salt or Greys arms. Do not remap to 13018750 or 13032500.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
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
Snake River above Palisades Reservoir near Alpine
Regulation Summary
Snake near Alpine: WGFD Area 1 Snake River exception from Wilson Bridge to Palisades Reservoir (seasonal cutthroat release). Confirm current Chapter 46.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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