Snake River Fishing Report - WorldCast Anglers

Snake River Fishing Report – (9.30.26)

Releases out of the dam will be decreasing daily and continuing through October 2 when winter flows of 280 cfs will be reached.

Flow are dropping, stabilizing and clarity is improve as we inch near the October 2nd timeframe of winter flows of 280 cfs. The Snake River’s turbidity has been settling down, water tempatures are in a great place and the fall fly fishing season is upon us in the greater Jackson Hole Area.

As the Snake River continues through the fall season, expect low flows. This will make floats longer. So as our days shorten, be sure to give yourself plenty of time on the water. Prime fishing hours will transition away from the early morning periods to the warmest parts of the day. As flows stabilize, look for fish to reposition in the river to their fall/winter water included slower banks, drop-offs, recirculating eddies, tailouts and seam-lines. Don’t get caught up in fishing your summer spots as they may be dry or the water speed too fast. Main hatches will consistent of leftover Hecuba Drakes and Mahoganies mixed with BWOs and Midges. Don’t rule out your terrestrials, especially on warm sunny days.

Look for dry dropper rigs with Hoppers paired with your favorite dropper to remain productive during warm conditions. Small dries rigs with BWOs as well as nymph rigs and streamers are also applicable most productive moving forward but be ready for a bit of everything. Throwing streamers from the boat as you move from spot to spot looking for fish eating BWOs is a favorite tactic/plan for the day. After a summer season of higher than average flows, we expect the fishing on the Snake to be quite good this fall season. Get out there and enjoy it!