Jackson Hole: Private Fly Fishing Trip with Gear & Lunch

Summary

Private fly fishing adventure on the Snake River with lunch

You’ll spend a day casting lines with a local guide on Jackson Hole’s rivers—gear ready, lunch by the water, and hotel pickup if you need it. Feel the rush when your first trout bites or just enjoy drifting along as mountains slide past. There’s space here for silence—and maybe some laughter too.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was how cold my fingers got threading the line—maybe it was just nerves, or maybe that early Wyoming air really does bite. We met our guide, Tom, right outside the hotel in Jackson (pickup’s a lifesaver when you’re not a morning person). He grinned and handed me a coffee before we piled into his truck. The drive out to the river was quiet except for Tom pointing out where elk sometimes cross—he said last week a moose blocked the road for half an hour. I kind of hoped we’d get stuck too.

I’d never tried fly fishing in Jackson Hole before, so Tom started slow. He showed me how to flick my wrist (I kept forgetting to let go at the right moment) and picked out flies he called “old reliables.” The river moved fast but didn’t roar—it made this steady hush you could almost feel in your chest. When I finally got a bite, it felt like time stopped for a second. The fish wasn’t huge but it flashed silver in the sun and I’m not embarrassed to say I cheered out loud. Tom laughed and said I had “beginner’s luck”—I’ll take it.

Lunch was sandwiches and lemonade right there on the bank, feet dangling over smooth stones. It tasted better than any fancy meal—maybe because my hands still smelled like river water and grass. We swapped stories about places we’d fished (well, Tom had real stories; mine were mostly about losing lures as a kid). The sky went from pale blue to that washed-out white you only see out West. I didn’t want to leave yet—there’s something about that stretch of water that gets under your skin, you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full day guided fishing trip

• Meet your private guide
• Receive fishing gear and instruction
• Fish on Snake, Green, Salt Rivers
• Fish in Yellowstone National Park
• Enjoy lunch and drinks

Top questions

Is all fishing gear provided on this Jackson Hole fly fishing trip?

Yes, rods, reels, line, and flies are included for all guests.

Does this trip include hotel pickup in Jackson?

Yes, hotel pickup is available if you’re staying downtown.

Are meals included during the full day fishing tour?

Yes, lunch and drinks are provided on full day trips.

Can beginners join this guided fishing trip?

Absolutely—guides offer instruction for all experience levels.

Which rivers do we fish during this Jackson Hole trip?

You might fish the Snake River, Green River, Salt River, or waters in Yellowstone.

Is this fly fishing tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes—the tour is wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed.

Does this trip operate in bad weather?

The tour runs in all weather conditions; dress appropriately for comfort.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup if you’re staying downtown Jackson, all rods and reels plus flies and line ready to go, private guiding with instruction as needed, lunch by the river on full day trips, and plenty of drinks to keep you going while you fish different stretches of water together.