Wyoming Fishing Reports ยท Lakes ยท Jackson Hole Region
Jackson Lake sits below the Tetons in Grand Teton National Park, a big, deep lake with lake trout and Snake River cutthroat.
Looking for the latest Jackson Lake fishing report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with current conditions, wind, stocking news and the flies working now at Jackson Lake.
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Jackson Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Cold and quiet. The park's fall season is winding down.
Lake trout come shallow in the fall. Strip big streamers along the shoreline drop-offs.
Stocking report
See the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for the latest stocking at Jackson Lake and other Wyoming waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Jackson Lake, bring: Woolly Bugger #4-8, Sparkle Minnow #4-6, Mini Leech #8-10, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6, Pitching Leech #10.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Jackson Lake lake details
| Access | Marinas at Colter Bay, Signal Mountain and Leeks. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 6,770 ft |
| Nearest town | Moran, Wyoming |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Lake trout, cutthroat and brown trout |
| Regulations | Park-specific rules apply, including a seasonal closure in fall. 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 | 9 ft leaders, 3X to 4X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Ice fishing allowed in season. |
| Camping | Grand Teton National Park campgrounds (seasonal) |
| Kids | Yes in summer. |
| Good to know | Park entry fee. Grizzly country. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice fishing.
Spring
Late ice-off.
Summer
Cutthroat in the shallows.
Fall
Lake trout move shallow.
How to get there
From Jackson, take US-89/191 north into Grand Teton National Park.