Wyoming
Snake River at Moose
Location Snapshot
Snake River at Moose is a broad Jackson Hole reach flowing beneath the central Teton Range, downstream from Moran but well above the river’s canyon and reservoir reaches farther south. Brown and rainbow trout are established targets within a coldwater fishery shaped by shifting gravel channels, side channels, and sweeping mainstem runs.
Current River Rating
Fair · 56
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 1020 CFS
- Gage Height
- 8.92 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 13013650 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
51°F
Feels like
46°F
Wind
3 mph NE
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 4 AM
Drizzle
Temp 41°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 8 AM
Drizzle
Temp 41°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 12 PM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 60°F / Low 36°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Drizzle
High 64°F / Low 39°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 15 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Drizzle
High 64°F / Low 40°F
Chance 37%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 12 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Showers
High 51°F / Low 40°F
Chance 95%
Precip 0.68 in
Max gust 22 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Wild brown and rainbow trout are in the Snake River at Moose.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Snake River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Teton, Wyoming
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Teton
Management Category
Wild trout river
Regulation Scope
Snake River at Moose / Grand Teton National Park.
Regulation Summary
Snake at Moose: WGFD Area 1 Snake River exception from the dam gauging station to Wilson Bridge (flies and lures; seasonal cutthroat release). Confirm current Chapter 46 and NPS Grand Teton fishing pages.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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