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Wyoming · River fishing · Near Jackson
Snake River
- Moderate
- difficulty
- May–Sep
- best months
Clear at last check
Weather is good · OpenWeather · checked 17 h ago
The Snake River in Wyoming is a fishing destination near the town of Wilson, about 1.8 miles away. It is managed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Bridger-Teton National Forest. The river is a moderate outing, and it works as a base for a wider trip across the surrounding area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Jackson weather station show July highs around 79°F with lows near 41°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-20s and regular snow from December through February. Several other spots are within a short drive. The Blair Dr. Bike Skills Trail is about 2.6 miles away, and the Jackson Ranger District, another fishing area, is about 4 miles off. Climbers can head to Jackson Hole, roughly 5.8 miles away, and Curtis Canyon Campground is about 9.1 miles out.
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Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Snake River
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
26° / 6°
12 wet · 11 snow
Feb
30° / 9°
10 wet · 8 snow
Mar
40° / 18°
9 wet · 6 snow
Apr
50° / 26°
9 wet · 3 snow
May
60° / 32°
11 wet · 1 snow
Jun
70° / 38°
10 wet
Jul
79° / 41°
8 wet
Aug
78° / 40°
8 wet
Sep
68° / 33°
8 wet
Oct
55° / 25°
9 wet · 2 snow
Nov
38° / 16°
10 wet · 6 snow
Dec
26° / 7°
13 wet · 11 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jackson, WY, 4 mi away at 6,210 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more waters worth the drive
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Jackson Ranger District
~7 min drive
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Teton River
~38 min drive
Teton River is a river in Idaho.
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Elk Exhibition Pasture
~10 min drive
Elk Exhibition Pasture is a 510-acre pond near Jackson, Wyoming, at about 6,228 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Atherton Creek Boating Site
~32 min drive
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Snake River
~1h 15m drive
Snake River is a river in Idaho.
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Upper Palisades Lake
~25 min drive
Upper Palisades Lake is a 122-acre lake near Irwin, Idaho, at about 6,609 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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South Fork of the Snake River: Byington Boat Access
~1h 13m drive
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Taggart Lake
~26 min drive
Taggart Lake is a 10-acre lake near Alta, Wyoming, at about 6,900 feet. It is managed by the National Park Service.
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South Fork of the Snake River: Conant Boat Access
~48 min drive
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Palisades Reservoir
~32 min drive
Palisades Reservoir is a 177-acre reservoir near Irwin, Idaho, at about 5,580 feet. It is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.
