Half-Day Driftboat Fly Fishing Jackson Hole: Cast from a Boat

Fish from a driftboat while the guide rows the current.

A half-day driftboat fly fishing trip on Jackson Hole's rivers where you cast from the boat while your guide handles the oars and reads the water. The trip runs around 4 hours on the water with 5 hours total, includes fly and spin fishing gear, bottled water and snacks, and suits beginners through advanced anglers. Your guide speaks English and teaches as you fish.

The experience

You board a large driftboat that holds up to five guests and spend the morning or afternoon floating one of Jackson Hole's prime rivers: the Snake, Green, Salt or Lewis Lake, depending on which is fishing best that day. The guide rows while you cast, positioning the boat to reach the holding water and drifting you through the productive stretches. You'll use either fly or spin gear, whichever suits your skill and preference, and the guide teaches technique as you go, whether you've never held a rod or you fish regularly.

The boat carries everything you need: fly and spin fishing rigs, bottled water and snacks for the float. The guide handles the oars and the navigation. Your job is to cast, set the hook and work the fish. Half-day trips average 4 hours on the water, with about an hour of drive time to and from the river depending on the season and which river is fishing best. The trip suits all fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible, so the constraint is the weight limit of 500 pounds per guest.

What’s included

• Driftboat with capacity for up to five guests.
• fly fishing and spin fishing gear.
• bottled water.
• snacks.
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 30 Apr 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (4 to 85 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearby

Operated by Wandering Angler and Teton Scenic Float Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and teaches as you fish, so beginners and families learn comfortably while experienced anglers refine their technique on the water.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

Can I bring my own fishing rod to Jackson Hole, or does the trip provide all the gear?

The trip provides fly and spin fishing gear, so you don't need to bring your own. If you prefer to fish with your own rod, contact the operator to ask about bringing it along.

What rivers does the driftboat fish on, and which one should I choose?

The guide picks between the Snake River, Green River, Salt River and Lewis Lake based on which is fishing best on the day of your trip. You don't choose the river in advance: the operator decides based on conditions.

How much of the half-day trip is actually spent on the water casting?

Half-day trips run around 4 hours on the water, with about 5 hours total when you add the drive time to the river and back.

Is a fishing license included, or do I need to get one before I go?

A fishing license is required and is your choice to purchase separately before the trip or arrange with the operator at checkout.

Do I need to know how to fly fish already, or will the guide teach me?

The guide teaches beginners, intermediate and advanced anglers, so no prior experience is necessary. The guide enjoys working with kids and families too.