Wyoming
Snake River below Flat Creek near Jackson
Location Snapshot
Snake River below Flat Creek near Jackson is a middle Jackson Hole reach where the main river carries broad gravel channels past the southern end of the valley. Brown and rainbow trout support a coldwater fishery across riffles, deep runs, and complex channel edges, distinct from the smaller Flat Creek fishery itself.
Current River Rating
Fair · 70
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?
Go
Recommended Window
Thursday, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 1470 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.26 ft
- Water Temperature
- 52.9 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 12:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 13018750 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Partly cloudy
Temperature
55°F
Feels like
50°F
Wind
4 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
0.01 in
Last 48 hours
0.01 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 4 AM
Drizzle
Temp 46°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 8 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 46°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 12 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 4 PM
Clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Drizzle
High 63°F / Low 44°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 10 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Drizzle
High 68°F / Low 44°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 14 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 66°F / Low 46°F
Chance 39%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Showers
High 53°F / Low 41°F
Chance 95%
Precip 0.67 in
Max gust 19 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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Wild brown and rainbow trout are in the Snake River below Flat Creek near Jackson.
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 below Flat Creek near Jackson.
Regulation Summary
Snake below Flat Creek: WGFD Area 1 Snake River exception from Wilson Bridge to Palisades Reservoir (seasonal cutthroat release). Confirm current Chapter 46.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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