Idaho Fishing Reports ยท Upper Snake Region
In Teton Valley, the Teton River is a slow, meandering spring-influenced stream with Yellowstone cutthroat and rainbows below the west face of the Tetons.
Looking for the latest Teton River report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Teton River (Teton Valley).
Current flows
Wind forecast
Teton River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is low and clear, and the valley is getting cold.
BWOs on cloudy afternoons, plus small streamers along the undercut banks.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Teton Valley, bring: Parachute Adams #14-18, PMD Sparkle Dun #16-18, Hopper #8-12, Woolly Bugger #6-8, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, Zebra Midge #18-22, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Teton River details
| Access | Public access at bridges and sites near Driggs and Tetonia, best by drift boat or canoe. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 6,000 ft |
| Nearest town | Driggs, Idaho |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Yellowstone cutthroat, rainbow and cutbow trout, brook trout |
| Regulations | Cutthroat are catch-and-release on much of the Teton. Check the Idaho Department of Fish and Game seasons and rules before you go. An Idaho fishing license is required for anglers 14 and older, plus a steelhead or salmon permit where those fish are targeted. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 to 12 ft leaders, 5X tippet |
| Camping | Teton Canyon Campground and private campgrounds |
| Kids | Partly. Slow water but soft banks. |
| Good to know | Mostly private land along the banks. Float between public access sites. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Snow and ice.
Spring
Runoff and BWOs.
Summer
PMDs, green drakes, callibaetis and hoppers.
Fall
BWOs and hoppers.
How to get there
From Idaho Falls, take US-26 east and State Highway 31 over Pine Creek Pass to Victor and Driggs.