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WorldCast Anglers |
Spotted Horse Ranch |
Water flow: 439cfs @ Moran- 1,560 cfs @ Alpine
Visibility: 36 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 38 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: Warmest parts of the day
Best stretch: Look for the area around the Dam as well as the lower river to fish the best during the winter months.
Best access point: Jackson Lake Dam, Pacific Creek, Deadman's, Moose, Wilson, South Park, Pritchard, Astoria, Elbow and West Table.
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Midges are the winter hatches to be ready for when on the water.
Fish species: Snake River Finespotted Cutthroat Trout
Fishing season: Year Round (Prime: June 15 - September 15)
Nearest airport: Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 4X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Class V Sink Tip Fly Line
Welcome to Jackson, WY, home to some of the finest dry fly fishing the world. The Snake River and its tributaries are some of the last places in the world that one can find Snake River Finespotted Cutthroat Trout, one of the 14 subspecies of Cutthroat Trout. These fish won the race during the last ice age and became the dominate species in the area, leaving the rainbow behind below Shoshone Falls near Twin ...
Nymphing is going to be your go to method during the winter season. Be on the lookout for fish eating midges on the surface when conditions are right. Streamer fishing can be productive as well. Just get them low and slow. Full WorldCast Anglers Fishing Reports can be viewed at http://bit.ly/Jacksonholefishingreport
Calm warm days are the key to success in the winter season.