Snake River

Snake River Fishing Report: October 3 – October 11, 2026

October 3, 2026 — October 11, 2026

979 CFS Ice-clear (8+ ft) at Moran; high clarity at Moose; clearest conditions of the year

Jackson Lake Dam gates close for winter storage, dropping Snake River flows to 289 CFS at Moran and 979 CFS…

Snake River

Snake River Fishing Report

September 26, 2026 — October 4, 2026

Ice-clear (8+ ft) below dam; 4–6 ft through canyon to Alpine; clearest of the year

Winter baseflow arrives on the Snake River as Jackson Lake Dam outflows settle to 1,150 CFS at Moran and 1,880…

Snake River

September 19, 2026 — September 27, 2026

Ice-clear (8+ ft) at Moran; 6–8 ft through GTNP and canyon; clearest conditions of the year

Jackson Lake Dam's accelerated autumn drawdown drops Moose flows from 4,880 to 2,920 CFS—a 40% reduction that transforms the fishery.…

Snake River

September 12, 2026 — September 20, 2026

Ice-clear (6+ ft) below dam; 4–6 ft through GTNP and canyon; clearest conditions of the year

Autumn arrives decisively on the Snake River as Jackson Lake Dam continues its seasonal ramp-down, tapering flows from 4,880 to…