Wyoming
Snake River below Flat Creek near Jackson
Location Snapshot
Snake River below Flat Creek near Jackson is a middle Jackson Hole reach where the main river carries broad gravel channels past the southern end of the valley. Brown and rainbow trout support a coldwater fishery across riffles, deep runs, and complex channel edges, distinct from the smaller Flat Creek fishery itself.
Current River Rating
Fair · 54
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
Wednesday, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
Why
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- 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
- 1480 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.27 ft
- Water Temperature
- 49.5 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 13018750 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
50°F
Feels like
44°F
Wind
4 mph SE
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 19, 2026, 10:00 PM
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 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 45°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 44°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 8 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 52°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 43°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 66°F / Low 42°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Drizzle
High 65°F / Low 44°F
Chance 56%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 10 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 below Flat Creek near Jackson.
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
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Teton, 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
Teton
Management Category
Wild trout river
Regulation Scope
Snake River below Flat Creek near Jackson.
Regulation Summary
Snake below Flat Creek: 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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