Jackson Hole, Wyoming is a scenic and alluring vacation destination for outdoor adventurers across the map. If you happen to be an explorer with a passion for angling, you’ll find the fishing across Jackson Hole is prime as well! Home to a wide variety of rivers, streams, and waterways running through Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park too, there’s no shortage of options when it comes to finding a picture-perfect destination for casting a line. Destinations like the Snake River, Green River, Bighorn, and Firehole tend to take top accolades when it comes to reeling in rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout species, but if you’re looking for off-the-beaten-path locales to explore, there’s no shortage of those either. The following Jackson Hole fishing guide is a great place to start when you’re looking to make the most of fishing fun the next time you’re in town.
High Country Outfitters
Located at 50 E. Broadway in Jackson, Wyoming, the team at High Country Outfitters is a great choice for those who are looking to make the most of a one-of-a-kind fly fishing adventure during their Jackson Hole stay. Here, you can sign up for a guided and customized fishing trip that will highlight one of the most iconic watersheds in the country. Whether you end up booking a half-day adventure or a full day of fishing fun, High Country Outfitters works hard to make sure you have a chance to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery along the way. Alongside your seasoned guide, you’ll maneuver along the Snake River from the comfort of a drift boat and if you’re new to angling, you’ll enjoy comprehensive instruction using gear that’s included in the cost of the charter. High Country Outfitters also offers fly tying clinics and classes on the hatch and aquatic ecosystem in the area for those who are looking to learn more and take a hands-on approach to their next journey. If after your charter you’re interested in adding to your personal angling inventory, you can take time to browse their store where you can stock up on everything from rods and reels to flies and tippet. High Country Outfitters is open from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm daily. A casting lesson with the crew here begins at $150 while a full-day outing on the Green River or Snake River begins at $695. A half-day outing on Flat Creek or the Snake River starts at $595.
Snake River Angler
Anglers who are looking for a full-service fly fishing shop to explore that also offer guided outings will discover everything they’re searching for and more at Snake River Angler and Scenic Float Trips. Located at 185 Center Street, this highly rated outdoor recreation outfitter enjoys a place in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. They’ve long been dedicated to helping anglers access the very best fly fishing destinations across the Snake River, the Teton Wilderness, and the Gros Ventre range alike. When you book an outing with Snake River Anglers, you’ll have options to enjoy excursions via drift boat or wading your way through an afternoon instead. Trips through this company are offered through Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park too with a focus on rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. Customized outings can be booked to focus on time fishing the Snake River, the Green River and New Fork River, the lakes of Yellowstone, the Salt River, or the Flat Creek Elk Refuge too. Full-day Snake River outings begin at $825 while half-day adventures begin at $695. These guided experiences are offered between March 1 and the end of November each year with constant consideration for river conditions.
Mangis Fishing Guides
When you’re looking to partner with a family-owned and operated fishing guide company in Jackson Hole during your stay, Mangis Fishing Guides has you covered. Here, you’ll find world-class fishing experiences at your fingertips paired with Western Hospitality at its best in every season. Your guide will be a third-generation local, and anglers of all levels are invited to come by and make the most of an outing or two. Mangis Fishing Guides offers float and wade trips down the Snake River as well as the Salt, Green, and New Fork Rivers. Along the way, you’ll be treated to stunning Teton views, making it a trip of a lifetime no matter when you sign up. Transportation to and from your accommodations in Jackson Hole is provided and catching at least one fish is a guaranteed part of the experience! Full-day fishing trips on the Snake River for 1 to 2 people begin at $750 while a Salt River outing is $775, and a Green & New Fort River excursion begins at $800. If you choose to explore the Bighorn River with a reel and rod in hand between January and May, it’s $900 for one to two people.
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