Altitude Outdoors Fishing Report

October 22, 2026

There’s still some dry-fly action to be had, so don’t put the hopper box away just yet. Nymphs have been productive on the Salt, and local reports from the Greys and Snake River Canyon give anglers reasons to carry dries, nymphs and streamers.

Salt River

The Salt is low and mostly clear, with a little color from recent rain. Standard nymph patterns, Perdigons and pink-bead nymphs have been effective, while Chubbies are bringing fish to the surface. A few gray mayflies have also been spotted during the day. Bring a mix of nymphs and dries so you can fish both.

Greys River

We’re hearing reports of topwater action on hoppers and Chubbies. Nymphs and streamers are working well in deeper pools, giving you options when fish aren’t looking up.

South Fork of the Snake

Flows are down from last week, with the Irwin gauge recording approximately 1,400 cfs on October 22. Keep the lower water in mind when planning your float.

Flow gauge

Snake River Canyon

There’s still some topwater action in the canyon, with drakes reported last week. Nymphs and streamers are also producing, particularly on cloudy days. Keep both your dry-fly and streamer boxes handy.

Green River Below Fontenelle

Local reports indicate kokanee are present in strong numbers. If you’re heading below Fontenelle, keep the seasonal closure immediately below the dam in mind when choosing where to fish.

Access and Seasonal Closures

All fishing is closed October 1 through December 31 from Fontenelle Dam downstream approximately one mile to the USGS gauge station/cable crossing at Weeping Rocks Campground. This applies to all fishing within that stretch, not just kokanee.

Wyoming fishing regulations

Recent Stocking

Soda Lake, Sublette County: Wyoming Game and Fish’s October records list 10,509 brook trout at 4.9 inches. Stocking records
Montpelier Rearing Pond: Idaho Fish and Game stocked 500 triploid rainbow trout on September 28, listed as catchable fish measuring 6 inches or more. Stocking history

Stop by Altitude Outdoors if you need a few flies before your next day on the water.

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