Wyoming
Snake River near Moran
Location Snapshot
Snake River near Moran is an upper Jackson Hole reach immediately below Jackson Lake, flowing beneath the Teton landscape before continuing south through Grand Teton National Park. Brown and rainbow trout are supported targets within a cold river fishery shaped by broad channels, gravel bars, and the upper Snake’s mountain setting.
Current River Rating
Fair · 61
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, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- 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: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- 266 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.27 ft
- Water Temperature
- 52 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 13011000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
38°F
Feels like
31°F
Wind
5 mph E
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 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
Tue 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 37°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 40°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 53°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 4 PM
Drizzle
Temp 56°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 48°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 41°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Drizzle
High 58°F / Low 37°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.04 in
Max gust 14 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 62°F / Low 39°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Drizzle
High 63°F / Low 39°F
Chance 48%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Showers
High 48°F / Low 36°F
Chance 98%
Precip 1.83 in
Max gust 19 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
The Snake River near Moran is the water immediately below Jackson Lake Dam.
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
- Tailwater
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 near Moran / Jackson Lake Dam gauging station.
Regulation Summary
Snake near Moran: WGFD Area 1 Jackson Lake Dam / gauging-station Snake River exceptions. Confirm current Chapter 46 and NPS Grand Teton fishing pages.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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