Spend a private full day drifting the Snake, Green or Salt River from Jackson Hole. This guided float pairs local rivercraft and equipment with targeted trout fishing — ideal for anglers seeking variety, from braided runs to technical pocket water.
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Morning light strikes the mountains and the rivers answer — a long, cold ribbon of runoff pushing toward the valley. On this private full-day float from Jackson Hole, anglers spend eight hours aboard a drift boat as the guide reads currents and sets productive drift angles; the river moves you, and you respond with a cast.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for anglers in average physical condition; requires standing in boat and occasional short wades over uneven, slippery streambeds.
Wildlife
History
Rivers here served as travel corridors for Native tribes and later fur trappers; the Snake in particular shaped settlement patterns as it leaves the Yellowstone high country.
Conservation
Practice catch-and-release where advised, pack out all waste, and follow guide directions to minimize bank erosion and disturbance to spawning habitat.
Reserve your spot on the Private Full-Day Fishing Float Tour from Jackson today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Buy a Wyoming fishing license ahead of time
Purchase your license online before the trip or ask your guide to stop en route; you must be licensed to fish legally.
Layer for rapid weather change
Mountain weather shifts quickly—bring waterproof outerwear and a warm mid-layer even in summer.
Wear secure, wet-friendly footwear
Wading and boarding wet cobble are common; shoes with good traction prevent slips.
Bring a polarized sunglass and sunscreen
Polarized lenses reduce glare and help you spot fish; sunscreen protects against strong high-elevation UV.
Wyoming fishing license
Legally required to fish — get it online before the trip or ask your guide for assistance.
Polarized sunglasses
Cuts surface glare so you can see fish and structure more clearly.
summer
Waterproof jacket and warm mid-layer
Protects against river spray, wind and sudden mountain weather shifts.
spring
Wading shoes or river sandals with good grip
Stable traction for boarding boats and short wades on slippery cobble.
summer