Fishing Reports, Guides & Stories

Trip reports, planning guides, and stories from guides who know these rivers well.

Close-up of a speckled fish tail on icy snow, with orange-edged fins and white ice crystals.
By Jackson Hole Anglers August 14, 2026
A visual guide to the cutthroat, brown, rainbow, brook, and lake trout swimming in Jackson Hole rivers, with the markings that separate each one.
Person releasing a silver trout into shallow water from a boat
By Jackson Hole Anglers August 7, 2026
How to land, hold, unhook, photograph, and release a trout with the least stress, including air exposure limits and the temperatures that raise risk.
A fly angler wading a clear river to reach rising trout in Jackson Hole
By Jackson Hole Anglers August 1, 2026
Selective trout refuse sloppy casts. A guide to reading rise forms, matching the hatch, drag-free drifts, stealthy approaches, and the right leader setup.
A fly angler holding a large trout on a western river
By Jackson Hole Anglers July 15, 2026
Streamers pull the biggest trout from western rivers. A guide to reading water, rigging sink tips, choosing patterns, working retrieves, and setting the hook.
A moose standing in a shallow river among willows in Jackson Hole
By Jackson Hole Anglers June 26, 2026
A look at the moose, eagles, otters, and other animals anglers commonly see along Jackson Hole rivers, plus when and where sightings are most likely.
A large gray mayfly spinner in the anglers hand
By Jackson Hole Anglers June 15, 2026
A practical guide to the gray drake hatch, covering timing, slow-water habitat, evening spinner falls, and the fly patterns that bring big trout up.
The Snake River winding through Jackson Hole with the Teton mountains in summer
By Jackson Hole Anglers June 2, 2026
A month-by-month look at summer fly fishing around Jackson Hole, covering peak rivers, hatches, packing tips, and what to expect from June through August.
A parent and child fly fishing together on a clear Jackson Hole river
By Jackson Hole Anglers June 1, 2026
A practical guide for parents introducing kids to fly fishing in Jackson Hole, covering the right age, gear, trip length, and tips to keep children engaged.