Wyoming Fishing Reports ยท Jackson Hole Region
Below the park, the Snake runs between levees past Wilson and South Park, a braided river with fine-spotted cutthroat and lots of boat traffic in summer.
Looking for the latest Snake River at Wilson 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 Snake River โ Wilson to South Park.
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Snake River at Wilson fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge below Flat Creek reads around 1,400 cfs, low and clear at winter levels.
Midday is best. Nymph the deeper braids with a Pheasant Tail or Zebra Midge, and look for heads in the soft water on cloudy days.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Wilson to South Park, bring: Parachute Adams #16-20, Zebra Midge #16-20, Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-16, Pat', s Rubber Legs #8-10, Chubby Chernobyl #10-12, 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.
Snake River at Wilson details
| Access | Boat ramps at Wilson Bridge, South Park and other public access along the levees. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 6,100 ft |
| Nearest town | Jackson, Wyoming |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Snake River fine-spotted cutthroat and whitefish |
| 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 | 9 ft leaders, 4X to 5X tippet |
| Camping | Bridger-Teton National Forest campgrounds south of Jackson |
| Kids | Partly. Levee access is easy, but the river is big. |
| Good to know | The braids change every year. Watch for wood when floating. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold. Midges on mild days.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Hoppers and big dries.
Fall
BWOs and quiet floats.
How to get there
From Jackson, take State Highway 22 west to the Wilson Bridge.