Jackson Hole and the South Fork region

Snake River Hatch Report

Snake River | Jackson Hole and the South Fork region | Updated Sep 13, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT | Station: Snake River above Palisades Reservoir near Alpine, WY

Fish clear tailwater glides with long, drag-free drifts, focusing on soft seams and tailouts.

Forecast timing & sources
Forecast generated
Sep 13, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
Valid until
Sep 14, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
Source updated
Sep 13, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
Flow observation
Observed Sep 13, 2026, 6:30 AM MDT
Water temperature observation
Observed Sep 13, 2026, 6:30 AM MDT

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Configured gauge: Snake River near Moran · 13011000. The forecast point may differ from the gauge location.

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Today's Read

Clear water and stable tailwater conditions at 57.4°F favor selective trout feeding on predictable aquatic insects. Subsurface nymphing and delicate dry fly presentations offer the highest success rates.

Bugs & Best Matches

What's active
Fish this
Tricos, size #18 - #22, Morning (6:00 AM–10:00 AM)
Thread Trico Spinner, size #18 - #22, dry; CDC Trico Dun, size #18 - #22, dry; Trico Sparkle Dun, size #18 - #22, dry
Baetis, size #16 - #20, Morning (6:00 AM–10:00 AM)
Sparkle Baetis Dun, size #16 - #20, dry; Pheasant Tail Nymph, size #16 - #20, dry; RS2 Olive, size #16 - #20, dry
Caddis, size #14 - #18, Midday (10:00 AM–2:00 PM)
Elk Hair Caddis, size #14 - #18, dry; Caddis Pupa, size #14 - #18, dry; X-Caddis, size #14 - #18, dry
Midges, size #18 - #22, Variable
No matching fly supplied
Terrestrials, size #14 - #18, Variable
No matching fly supplied

How Fish Respond To This Hatch

  • Clear water and stable tailwater conditions at 57.4°F favor selective trout feeding on predictable aquatic insects. Subsurface nymphing and delicate dry fly presentations offer the highest success rates.
  • Fish clear tailwater glides with long, drag-free drifts, focusing on soft seams and tailouts.

Current Conditions

Flow5,130 cfs and falling
Water Temp57°F
WeatherClear Night
Rating8/10 · Good