Fishing Reports
Let Westbank Anglers Help you Find the Fish!
Jackson Hole offers such a variety of fishing options that it can be hard to decide where to go. That is where our fishing reports come in handy. These reports are designed with the hope that you can maximize your time on the area water. We will keep these reports as current as possible, with the latest information on water flows, water clarity, hatches, fish activity and any other tips that might make your day better on many of our area streams.
Snake River - Jackson Hole
January 10th, 2012 Fishing the Snake River in the winter
Jackson Hole is not known for it's winter fishing options. It is more of a skiers paradise in the Winter, however, if the weather is right the fishing opportunities on the Snake River can be surprising. On the typical January or February day we see temps in the teens, and the Snake River has a nice flow of anchor and frazzle ice, this is not...... read more
South Fork of the Snake
January 10th, 2012 Winter on the South Fork
The South Fork of the Snake offers a legitimate option for winter fishing in the Jackson Hole area. Weather is very critical, but when you get a day in the high 20's to 30's fishing can be quite productive. Nymphing the tail outs and softer seams should be the most productive with a variety of basic nymphs and rubberleg stonefly nymphs. When it...... read more
Yellowstone National Park
January 10th, 2012 Yellowstone Winter
Yellowstone National Park is covered with snow, albeit not as much as we would like to see, but it is a winter wonderland and cold. Fishing opens in the majority of the park the 3rd Saturday of May. In the meantime if you want to see Yellowstone in winter, call Togwotee Snowmobile and Snowcoach tours and ask for our own fishing guide Brandon...... read more
Green River / Pinedale
January 30th, 2012 Green River
It's winter in the Pinedale area. The amount of snow the mountains will bode well for fishing teh Green and surrounding waters this year. The Green normally fishes a little earlier than the Snake and other waters. The Green is one of my favorite rivers because of the abundant bug life, multiple species of fish and the intimate nature of the... read more
Snake River - Henry's Fork
June 14th, 2010 Snake River – Henry’s Fork
The day is upon us and the Ranch opens tomorrow. It appears the weather is going to be descent and I have already hearing rumblings about the party at Trout Hunter. Hopefully a few of the traditional hatches come off tomorrow so be prepared with PMD’s, Caddis and possibly a March Brown. For those of you that aren’t familiar with fishing on the... read more
Jackson Hole Tributaries
January 10th, 2012 Tributaries closed during the winter
The tributaries feeding the Snake River are closed from November 30 - April 1st with the exception of the Hoback River, which is open year round, special creel limits apply and it is catch and release on all Cutthroat... read more