Wyoming Fishing Reports ยท Jackson Hole Region
The Gros Ventre runs out of the mountains past Kelly into the Snake, a small, wild-feeling river with cutthroat and big views of the Tetons.
Looking for the latest Gros Ventre 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 Gros Ventre River โ Kelly.
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Gros Ventre River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge at Kelly reads under 300 cfs, low and clear.
Fish the deeper pools and pocket water with small nymphs and an attractor dry on sunny afternoons.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Kelly, bring: Parachute Adams #14-18, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-16, Zebra Midge #18-20, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Gros Ventre River details
| Access | Gros Ventre Road from Kelly, with pullouts along the river in the park and national forest. |
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| Elevation | About 6,900 ft |
| Nearest town | Kelly, Wyoming |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Fine-spotted cutthroat |
| Regulations | General Wyoming creel limits apply unless posted. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department regulations for current rules. A Wyoming fishing license is required for anglers 14 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 7.5 to 9 ft leaders, 5X tippet |
| Camping | Gros Ventre campground in Grand Teton National Park (seasonal) |
| Kids | Yes in summer. |
| Good to know | Watch for bison and moose. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Snowy and cold.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Prime time for dries.
Fall
Short window before snow.
How to get there
From Jackson, take US-89/191 north to Gros Ventre Junction, then Gros Ventre Road east to Kelly.