Snake River Fly Fishing Report & Options for Selecting Flies: Email us at (sales@perfectflystore.com) with the dates you will be fishing and we will send you a list of our fly recommendations. We can get flies and gear to you within two to three business days from the time you place your order via Priority Mail. If you provide a budget for flies, we will select them to match the budget and get them to you on time for your trip. Your can also call us at 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide what flies and gear to use. All orders are shipped free in the U.S. If under a $100 order requiring Priority mail is a charge of only $8.10. Orders over a $100 are shipped free via Priority Mail.
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Type of Stream
Freestone
Species
Cutthroat Trout
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Lake Trout
(Wild Trout)
Size
Medium
Location
Northwestern Wyoming, YNP
Nearest Towns
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Season
Last of May – October
Access:
Poor
Park License
Yellowstone National Park License
Weather
National Weather Service Link
Seasons:
The season is a fairly short one in the Southeast corner.
Spring:
There’s little to be offered in the Spring on the Snake
River. It is normally the first of July before it clears up.
Summer:
Summer is the best time for fly fishing the Snake River.
Fall:
The first of Autumn can provide some good brown trout
fishing in the lower end of the snake.
Recommended Tackle & Gear
Fly Line:
5 or 6 weight
Leaders:
Dry fly: 9 & 12 ft., 5 or 6X, Nymphing:
71/2 ft., 3 or 4X, Streamers 0-2X
Tippets:
Dry fly: 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 3 or 4X,
Streamer 0-2X
Best Fly Rods:
Perfect Fly Superb Five or Ultimate Six
Fly Reels:
For 5/6 fly line
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
Floatants, KISS Strike Indicators
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
Recommended DVD:
Fly Fishing Yellowstone National Park
Fly Fishing The Snake River In Yellowstone National Park
Except at its exit near the park boundary, the Snake River is one of the most remote streams in the park. It gets very little pressure from anglers because it takes a long hike to reach the better part of the stream. It is the beginning of a 1, 056 mile long river.
The South Boundary Trail, located at the South Entrance to the park, will take you to the Snake River Trail that follows the river closely but it’s a nine mile hike on the South Boundary Trail to reach the Snake River Trail. Most of the fish are cutthroat trout.
The Snake River Trail is a rough one to follow. It crosses the river several times and goes up and down some very steep slopes. Some of the river is in a deep canyon. It’s in the most remote and rugged section of Yellowstone Park. There are far more wild animals than humans.
The Snake River in the park is part of the beginning of one of the greatest streams in the Northwest. The lower portion of the stream inside the park can offer some good fishing at times but like many headwaters, the uppermost parts of the stream contains relatively small trout. We wouldn’t call it a prime destination but could provide an enjoyable trip for those who like solitude. It’s doubtful you would ever be crowded.
Several tributary streams make up its flow including Heart River, Wolverine Creek, Red Creek and many other small streams.
Unless you willing to hike into the back country of Yellowstone National Park, your only opportunity to fish this great river in the park will be near the South Entrance. No other sections of the Snake River can be reached without a lengthy hike. Fly fishing the Snake River in the best areas requires a lot of effort.