Hoback River
river in Wyoming
The Hoback River is a major tributary of the Snake River, offering diverse fishing opportunities from its headwaters in the Wyoming Range to its confluence, primarily fished by wade anglers.
River flow last 30 days
What's working on Hoback River
- 01Hoback River flowing at 1690 cfs with clear skies and 54°F temperatures.
- 02Expect Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches, especially on overcast afternoons.
- 03October Caddis and midges are also important food sources in the fall.
- 04Focus on slower seams, eddy lines, and deeper pockets, particularly in the canyon section.
- 05Utilize a multi-nymph rig with a heavy lead fly, or switch to BWO dries/emersers for rising fish.
Past reports week by week
9 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in fall, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Buy at AmazonOctober Caddis (Dry)
October Caddis represent the largest caddis hatch of the year in many western rivers during the fall, providing a substantial meal for actively feeding trout.
Buy at AmazonTravis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emerger
BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches, and this high-visibility pattern helps spot subtle takes from selective trout.
Blood Dot Egg
Fall is prime egg season for trout, making this pattern highly effective for opportunistic feeders below spawning areas.
Buy at AmazonTungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legs
This weighted stonefly nymph is excellent for getting deep in the current and imitating large dislodged insects, a crucial tactic in colder fall flows.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A reliable year-round streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger is effective for imitating leeches and baitfish, particularly in colder fall water.
Where to fish and who to ask
Bondurant Area
Access points near the town of Bondurant provide easier wading and good dry fly fishing during hatches.
Granite Creek Confluence
This area offers excellent holding water where the colder waters of Granite Creek meet the Hoback River, attracting trout.
Hoback Canyon Roadside Access
Numerous pull-offs along Highway 191 offer easy access for wade fishing in the scenic Hoback Canyon.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Mangis Fishing Guides
Grand Teton Fly Fishing
Westbank Anglers
JD High Country Outfitters
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Wyoming season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Hoback River.
What flies work best on Hoback River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Hoback River right now are Tungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legs (80% confidence), San Juan Worm (80% confidence), Woolly Bugger (Olive) (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Hoback River?
Hoback River holds Snake River Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
What are current flow conditions on Hoback River?
Live USGS streamflow readings for Hoback River are charted in the sidebar of this page and updated automatically from the nearest gauge.
Is Hoback River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Hoback River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.