How to go fish the Snake River (Wyoming)

The months we list for the Snake River (Wyoming) are July, August, September, October. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.

August

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — August

Hoppers#8-12
Chubby Chernobyl, Morrish Hopper
Trico#18-22
Trico Spinner, Parachute Trico

Access

Deadman's Bar
43.783, -110.633parking
Schwabacher Landing
43.717, -110.667parking
Wilson Bridge
43.492, -110.875parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Check Wyoming Game and Fish for current regulations. Some sections require barbless hooks. Cutthroat trout regulations vary by section. National Park sections require a free Yellowstone/Teton fishing permit.

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 Snake River (Wyoming) page →