Trip brief · Hoback River
How to go fish the Hoback River
The months we list for the Hoback River are July, August, September. October is outside that window, so this brief is written for July, the next month we list.
July
Reading the gauge…
Flies to tie — July
Pale Morning Dun#16-18
PMD Sparkle Dun
Caddis#16-22
Yellow Sally#14-16
Yellow Stimulator
Access
Kozy Campground
43.270, -110.517parking
Hoback Campground
43.282, -110.594parking
Granite Creek Campground
43.360, -110.447parking
Hoback River near Jackson (USGS 13019500)
43.305, -110.680parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
Wyoming fishing license required. Area 1 stream creel: three trout per day or in possession, no more than one trout over 16 inches, and no more than one cutthroat over 12 inches, unless posted otherwise (WGFD Area 1, updated January 7, 2026). Live baitfish prohibited in Area 1. Upper Hoback around Bondurant is largely private. Stay on national forest, highway right-of-way, and posted access. Verify current WGFD rules.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Hoback River page →