Full Day fishing tour
Why choose a full day fishing tour
A full day fishing trip around Jackson is a great choice for fly fishing because it gives you time, flexibility, and the best chance to catch fish. Rivers and lakes in this area change throughout the day — insects hatch, water clarity and temperature shift, and fish move—so staying out all day lets your guide follow the most productive water and match the hatch as conditions evolve. Full days let you cover more water (different runs, seams, pockets), try varied techniques (dry fly, nymphing, streamers), and adapt to weather or rising fish. You also get relaxed instruction and practice: more time to learn casting, reading current, and presenting flies without feeling rushed. Finally, full days include prime eating and rest breaks that keep energy up and attention sharp, so you fish better in the critical moments when trout are most active. For those reasons, a full day trip maximizes learning, enjoyment, and your odds of a memorable catch.
what it looks like
Pick your dates and make your reservation online or give us a call!
We fish out of Drift Boats and the trip fee is for 2 anglers, you can include a 3rd person for an additional fee. Only 2 anglers can fish at a time.
The day before your trip your guide will reach out to you to discuss the plan for your Full Day Fishing Tour, including a meeting spot or pickup location and answering any questions you may have.
Prior to fishing with us you will need to get your Wyoming Fishing License or Yellowstone National Park Fishing Permit. (depending on the water we fish which you will discuss the night before with your guide)
On the day of your trip we will meet at the pre-arranged location and head straight to the river or lake!
After a beautiful and scenic ride we will prep the boat and and hit the water! If you are new to fly fishing, our guides will first start with a casting lesson and dial you in on the fundamentals of fly fishing.
Now it’s time to Fish!!
Throughout the day you will be surrounded by the most amazing scenery and opportunities to snack and hydrate. Lunch will be provided on the boat and then it’s back to fishing!
After a full day on the water we will return to where we met you in the morning and you can rest up for your next days adventure!
Trip Includes: Professional Fishing Guide, Drift Boat, Transportation, Use of Orvis Gear, Flies, Lunch, Drinks.
We choose water based on weather, river conditions, fish behavior, and each guest’s goals to give you the best chance for a successful and enjoyable day.
Weather and water conditions: High flows, turbidity, or rapid warming can push us to bigger, slower water or to waters that hold more stable temperatures. Clear, low flows favor technical dry-fly or sight-fishing on smaller runs and pocket water. Cold fronts or rainy, low-light conditions often bring fish up and make shallow flats and banks productive.
Target species and techniques: If you want trout on dries or sight-fishing, we steer toward quieter runs, pocket water, and seams where fish can see and rise. If you’re after numbers with nymphing or streamers, we pick stretches with good holding structure—bends, drop-offs, and tailouts. For larger, selective fish we choose deeper runs, undercut banks, or surgical nymph rigs in current seams.
Guest goals and skill level: Beginners get water that’s easier to access, with forgiving currents and visible fish opportunity. Experienced anglers who want a challenge or bigger fish are taken to technical water or productive runs that require precise presentation. Half-day trips focus on the most consistent water nearby; full-day trips allow us to move between rivers to match changing conditions.
River selection:
Snake River: dependable flows and a mix of pocket water and longer runs—great for diverse techniques and consistent fishing.
Salt River: smaller, technical water ideal for both novice and expert anglers with precise dry fly work when conditions allow.
New Fork: spring creek-like stretches and tailwater sections that hold fish in colder periods; good for nymphing and selective feeding.
Green River: excellent for streamer and dry fly work, big browns and rainbows, and steady fishing through weather swings.
Lewis Lake: stillwater tactics for brown trout and lake trout—fly selection and retrieve speed matter more than current.
We monitor forecasts, recent reports, and on-the-ground observations before and during the trip and will choose or change water to match conditions and your objectives so your day is safe, comfortable, and fish-forward.