June – Nov

The Salt River

Your day on the Salt River will be filled with picturesque scenery and exceptional angling. This 84 mile long river is ranked a Class 2 by the state of Wyoming, which means it’s a great trout fishery. Native Brook, Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brown trout fill this river that’s only about 1.5 hrs from Jemas Ranch. 

Your day on the Salt River will be filled with picturesque scenery and exceptional angling. This 84 mile long river is ranked a Class 2 by the state of Wyoming, which means it’s a great trout fishery. Native Brook, Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brown trout fill this river that’s only about 1.5 hrs from Jemas Ranch. 



The crystal clear waters of the river flow along the Wyoming-Idaho border on the western side of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, passing majestic mountain ranges in the Star Valley, nicknamed “Little Switzerland.”

The Salt River is smaller compared to the Snake River, with only about 1/10th the volume of water flow. This creates a more intimate fishing environment and, in some places, more technical, which makes it great for all skill levels.


As a lesser known and lesser fished river, it’s often called Wyoming’s best kept secret. You’ll enjoy more solitude and have more chances to catch that trophy trout!


It’s one of America’s few rivers to have salt beds and salt springs and has historical significance as a source of salt for Native Americans, pioneers, traders and trappers. You’ll get to experience the stunning, unspoiled views just as they’ve been for hundreds of years. 

A group of deer standing next to a body of water.

The Salt River provides hatches galore starting in June, including PMDs, caddis, terrestrials, stoneflies and blue-winged olives.



Whether you're seeking the thrill of landing a trophy brown trout or looking for the serenity of casting dry flies on a summer evening, we can promise you an unforgettable fly fishing experience on the Salt River.

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