Wyoming
Snake River above Reservoir near Alpine
Location Snapshot
Snake River above Reservoir near Alpine is the upper end of the Snake River reach entering Palisades Reservoir near Alpine. Cutthroat trout are a defining target, with brown and rainbow trout adding additional coldwater opportunity.
Current River Rating
Fair · 57
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
Tuesday, 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Why
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- 1790 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.98 ft
- Water Temperature
- 48 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 13022500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
47°F
Feels like
41°F
Wind
5 mph SE
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 4:00 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
Tue 6 AM
Drizzle
Temp 48°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.03 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 10 AM
Overcast
Temp 51°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 2 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 2 AM
Overcast
Temp 49°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Drizzle
High 63°F / Low 46°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 9 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 67°F / Low 48°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Drizzle
High 69°F / Low 45°F
Chance 60%
Precip 0.08 in
Max gust 11 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Showers
High 53°F / Low 39°F
Chance 98%
Precip 1.88 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
Wild brown and rainbow trout are in the Snake River above Reservoir near Alpine.
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
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
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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