Fishing Jackson Lake

AKA: Jackson Hole Lake

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Jackson Lake, WY

Popular Fish Species Jackson Lake, WY

Brown Trout Fishing

Currently, fishing for brown trout in Jackson Lake is delivering some nice catches. These hearty fighters migrate around the lake in search of baitfish and comfortable water temperatures, preferably in the 50 to 62 degree range. In spring brown trout, along with the baitfish, move to the shallows which warms first. As the days get warmer in summer they move deeper, again following schools of bait. As Fall and Winter arrive, browns tend to stay in deeper water. When these trout move deep, it is typically in the 20- to 45-foot range. Nightcrawlers are always a good bait for brown trout. In-line spinners, bait-colored crankbaits and small spoons are other options. Experiment with depth and retrieve speed. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Jackson Lake Popular Fish - Cutthroat Trout

Cutthroat Trout Fishing

This year, fishing for cutthroat trout in Jackson Lake is again delivering great results, year round. While the ideal setting for cutthroats is in a river or stream, they are also stocked in reservoirs, like Jackson Lake. For those who enjoy fly fishing, the key is to match the hatch. Like all fish, cutthroat like to have some sort of cover. They will hang out in boulders, fallen trees, along drop-offs and ledges. Catching cutthroat trout here with lures or bait is also productive. Presented properly, cutthroat trout can be caught on small spinners and spoons. This is a very popular lake for ice fishing when the lake freezes over.

Lake Trout Fishing

Year round, fishing for lake trout in Jackson Lake is often quite good and the fish are plentiful. These large trout can be caught from as shallow as 15 to 30 feet in Spring and Fall, to as deep as 150 feet or more during Summer and Winter. It is a monumental help to use fish finders, or other electronics to help in locating these roaming schools of lake trout. They feed on baitfish, so jigs rigged to imitate their prey often work well straight down under the boat. Trolling with numerous set-ups can also produce good catches. When the lake freezes over, ice fishing for big lake trout with spoons can deliver some great catches.

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for cutthroat trout, brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, chinook salmon and northern pike at Jackson Lake in Wyoming.

Jackson Lake Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for cutthroat trout, brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, chinook salmon and northern pike at Jackson Lake in Wyoming.

An excellent summer vacation destination, Jackson Lake is a 25,500-acre lake in the northwest corner of the state, in Grand Teton National Park. The fishing is awesome, plus there is a marina, lodging, camping, RV hookups, convenience stores, bait, tackle and rental boats available at the lake. Anglersvisit Jackson Lake primarily for its impressive trout population, including cutthroat, rainbow, and lake trout. Chinook salmon and northern pike are also thriving in the lake.

Enjoy about 50 miles of shoreline with spectacular views while boating or fishing. Quality trout fishing plus big salmon and pike draw anglers from around the globe to experience this amazing fishery. Ice fishing in winter is popular, but caution is in order.

Primary fish species residing in Jackson Lake

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Jackson Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Colter Bay Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and canoes
307 543-2811

Signal Mountain Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoon boats
307 543-2831

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Colter Bay Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Colter Bay Marina Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Leeks Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Leeks Marina Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Signal Mountain Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Signal Mountain Marina Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

Colter Bay Marina
100 Colter Bay Marina Rd
Moran, WY 83013
307 543-2811

Leek's Marina
Leeks Marina Rd
Grand Teton National Park
Moran, WY 83013
307 543-2494