Jackson Hole Fly Fishing Report
Your weekly update on river conditions, hatches, and what's fishing well across the region.
Current Conditions
May 15, 2026
Overall Conditions
Spring runoff has officially begun, but don't hang up the rods just yet—there is still great fishing to be found if you know where to look.
Snake River
Status: High & Coloring Up
The Details: The Snake is nearing peak runoff and starting to lose clarity, especially in the lower sections below the Hoback. However, the game isn't over. Look for clear water near tributary mouths and spring-fed creeks meeting the main river.
Tactics: Skwalas are out and laying eggs, so don’t hesitate to throw large dry flies. A Chubby Chernobyl or Water Walker with a Pheasant Tail or Duracell dropper is a tough combination to beat right now.
Green River
Status: Fishing Well to those who are persistent
The Details: The Green is currently a bright spot with decent clarity and active fish. Both dry and nymph patterns are producing well.
Tactics: Short nymph rigs are highly effective. Lean heavily on Rubberlegs, Pheasant Tails, and Bloom’s Optic Nerves. Keep your eyes peeled and your boxes ready—the annual Worm hatch is imminent and could start any day!
Salt River
Status: Stable & Productive
The Details: A below-average snowpack paired with early irrigation demands has kept flows relatively low and manageable.
Tactics: The fish are active. Focus your efforts along the cut banks, drifting nymphs or stripping streamers to trigger aggressive strikes from staging trout.
Firehole River (Yellowstone National Park)
Status: Highly Consistent
The Details: Boasting great clarity and ideal water temperatures, the Firehole is offering some of the most reliable action in the Park right now.
Tactics: On overcast days, expect strong Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches—make sure you have various life-cycle patterns ready. If the surface action slows down, swinging a selection of soft hackles through the rifles will keep you in the game.
Guide Tip for the Week
With runoff accelerating, day-to-day conditions will change fast. Keep a close eye on the graphs and always fish barbless to protect our local Cutthroats!
Live Flow Data
Snake at Moose
Snake at Flat Creek
Snake Above Alpine Reservoir
Buffalo Fork
Gros Ventre
Hoback
Salt at Etna
Firehole at Old Faithful
Green at Warren Bridge
National Weather Service feed for the Jackson area
Ready to Fish?
If conditions look right for your dates, do not wait. Prime windows on the Snake and Green book out fast, and the best guides fill up weeks in advance. If you have questions about timing or which river makes sense for your trip, call us and we will give you a straight answer.
