Fly & Ice Fishing Report – Early Winter

The Snake River in Jackson Hole is trending towards full winter mode. Flows are now at minimal levels until spring and as the nights get longer and colder those low flows will trend down in water temp, compressing the afternoon activity window until it is almost non existent later in December. The warmer afternoons can produce a few fish nymphing deep, slow runs with midges but in general activity is very lethargic.

PLEASE, FISH BARBLESS HOOKS AND TAKE CARE OF OUR PRIZED NATIVE CUTTHROATS!

Our Snake River tributaries are all very low and cold. You can find a few resident fish hanging in the deepest runs, preparing to hold up for winter but overall activity will be minimal.

Ice Fishing for Trophy Rainbows and Tiger Trout with Grand Teton Fly n Ice Fishing!

Had our first ice trip on December 1st and we’re happy to report the ice is solid @ 7″ with a hard, clear consistency. Cold nights will get this ice cap deepening while current snow pack is low, expecting over 12″ by Christmas. The big fish were in their usual zones and eagerly took small gitzit jigs and marabou flies. Should be another great season, give us a call to book this unique Western Wyoming adventure!

Cold, no report.

JACKSON LAKE: Bays are iced, but the main lake will need a couple more weeks to be safe, most years about December 27-30. Use caution!

JENNY LAKE: Edges are capping and should be safe in 10 days or so. Use caution!

Cold winter flows, slow.

Closed for the Season.