Wyoming Fishing Reports ยท Jackson Hole Region
The Hoback runs through a scenic canyon along US-189/191 south of Jackson, with cutthroat in the pocket water and easy roadside access.
Looking for the latest Hoback 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 Hoback River.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Hoback River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge near Jackson shows around 240 cfs, a low fall flow.
Short drifts with small nymphs in the pockets, and a small dry on warm afternoons.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Hoback Canyon, 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.
Hoback River details
| Access | Pullouts along US-189/191 through Hoback Canyon. |
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| Elevation | About 6,200 to 7,000 ft |
| Nearest town | Jackson, 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 | Bridger-Teton National Forest campgrounds in the canyon (seasonal) |
| Kids | Partly. Roadside access but fast water. |
| Good to know | Busy highway. Park carefully. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Dries and dry-droppers.
Fall
Low water.
How to get there
From Jackson, take US-89/191 south to Hoback Junction, then US-189/191 east into Hoback Canyon.