How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Jackson, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing in Jackson, Wyoming centers around the wild Snake River and its mountain tributaries, offering classic Rocky Mountain trout fishing with incredible scenery. Anglers come here for native Snake River fine‑spotted cutthroat trout, wild browns, rainbows, and high-country lakes loaded with brookies. With clear freestone currents, deep runs, side channels, and alpine stillwaters, Jackson provides year-round opportunities for wade and float anglers of all skill levels. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:399,539 kmProximity:14.5 %
Moon Phases for Jackson
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major Time:03:05 am - 05:05 am
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minor Time:08:04 am - 10:04 am
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major Time:03:25 pm - 05:25 pm
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minor Time:10:46 pm - 12:46 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Jackson
Jackson, Wyoming is anchored by the Snake River, with the Gros Ventre, Hoback, and Buffalo Fork rivers and a network of alpine lakes creating a diverse, cold-water fishery. The headliner is the native Snake River fine-spotted cutthroat trout, but browns, rainbows, brook trout, and lake trout round out the local mix. Clear flows, complex currents, and big seasonal swings mean success is all about timing, water choice, and matching tactics to conditions.
Spring in the Jackson area starts as soon as ice pulls off valley lakes and side channels stabilize. Before peak runoff, work slower edges, backwaters, and inside bends with small nymph rigs—think size 16–20 mayfly and midge patterns under a light indicator or euro-style tight line. On the Snake, focus on soft seams below riffles and the slow inside of bends where cutthroat and whitefish stage as water temperatures creep toward the high 40s. Lake edges and inlets respond well to slow-stripped woolly buggers, leech patterns, and small spoons in natural olive, black, and brown.
Runoff typically swells the Snake and its tributaries late spring into early summer. When visibility drops, switch to bigger profiles and high-contrast gear: size 8–10 stonefly nymphs, rubber-legs, and bright egg attractors, or spinning tackle with 1/4 oz spoons and spinners in gold, copper, and chartreuse. Concentrate on bank eddies, flooded willows, and soft pockets tight to shore; fish hug structure to get out of heavy current. Many anglers also shift to tailwaters and lakes where water clarity is more consistent.
Summer is prime time in Jackson. As the Snake clears, classic cutthroat dry-fly fishing comes alive. Productive water includes riffle corners, foam lines along cutbanks, and mid-river gravel bars with defined seams. A hopper-dropper setup—foam terrestrial or attractor dry up top with a small beadhead nymph 18–24 inches below—covers both surface and subsurface feeders. During morning and evening hatches, match PMDs, caddis, and small yellow sallies in sizes 14–18. Float trips let you efficiently hit side channels, shallow shelves, and logjams; boat anglers should cast tight to banks and mend quickly to get a natural drift under overhanging brush.
Tributaries like the Gros Ventre and Hoback shine in summer for wade fishing. Use a stealthy approach in low, clear water—long leaders, lighter tippet, and accurate short casts. Small attractor dries (Parachute Adams, Stimulators, and foam beetles in sizes 12–16) cover most situations. For high-elevation lakes around Jackson, look for inlets, outlets, and drop-offs where brook trout and cutthroat cruise. Early and late in the day, slow-twitch woolly buggers, small streamers, and classic in-line spinners work well; mid-day, switch to small nymphs or suspending chironomid patterns a few feet under an indicator for suspended fish.
Fall brings some of the best fishing of the year on the Snake and area lakes. Cooling water triggers aggressive feeding, especially from brown trout and larger cutthroat. On rivers, swing or strip streamers—olive, black, and sculpin-colored patterns—through deep runs, heads of pools, and along undercut banks. Mix retrieves: slow, steady swings for neutral fish and sharp, erratic strips to provoke follows. On lakes with lake trout and kokanee, focus on deeper structure, using weighted streamers, jigging spoons, or deep-count spinners over drop-offs and submerged points.
Winter fishing in the Jackson area is a niche but productive option in accessible, open-water sections of the Snake and select tailwaters. Fish concentrate in the slowest, deepest wintering holes. Scale down to tiny midges and mayfly nymphs, light tippet, and subtle presentations. Keep drifts near the bottom and fish during the warmest part of the day when trout are most active.
Across seasons, success around Jackson comes from reading water and targeting structure: foam lines, cutbanks, submerged boulders, logjams, and depth transitions. Cover water methodically, adjust weight and depth frequently with nymph rigs, and don’t hesitate to change fly size or lure color when fish snub your offering. With varied habitats from big western river to pocket-water creeks and alpine lakes, Jackson rewards anglers who match tactics to each specific piece of water.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Jackson area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.
Camp Williamson Lake Dam - 15.41441462473km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Jackson. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Bond Creek - 2.3123624129km , Hicks Creek - 2.95475195617km , North Fork Forked Deer River - 5.12726528972km , Marlin Creek - 7.91160152495km , Johnson Creek Dam Seven - 9.65343784012km , Lake DeForest Dam - 11.14862349268km , Meridian Creek Dam Two - 11.22546839989km , Construction Products Dam - 11.73223836056km , Meridian Creek Dam One - 12.0297322409km , Hunters Creek - 12.33523916349km , Meriweather Branch - 12.74388692461km , Hart Creek - 12.76567734108km , Cotton Grove Creek - 13.01669186007km , Adair Branch - 13.51077983819km , Tennessee Sheriffs Youthtown Dam - 13.62079167577km , Dyer Creek - 14.18609451283km , Little Johnson Creek - 14.96775375114km , Johnson Creek Dam Four - 15.30530838691km , Johnson Creek Dam Ten - 15.39793911161km , Camp Williamson Lake Dam - 15.41441462473km , Deer Creek - 15.65598971878km , Moize Creek - 15.81947506261km , Turk Creek - 16.11105722274km , Johnson Creek Dam Two - 16.61495463282km , De Loach Creek - 16.89185598771km , Duffys Creek - 17.88728874949km , Spencer Creek - 18.18078058996km , Wilderwood Dam - 18.20110768887km , Blair Lake - 18.9193663682km , Sunset Lake Dam - 18.93427472797km , Fern Lake Dam - 19.03382220243km , Springbrook Lake Dam - 19.07665585965km , OFDBA Dam Number 86-95-2 - 19.51821517489km , Matthews Branch - 19.73066756098km , Deanburg Hills Dam - 19.80384889816km , Old River Run - 20.0659861571km , Connley Creek - 20.13098112849km , McHaney Branch - 20.40673033226km , Gilmers Creek - 20.46671238548km , Finger Creek - 21.21125219331km
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