Are you Interested in a Guided Float on the Salt River?
Let’s Go Fishing! Salt River Floats and Walk & Wade
There’s no better way to experience the Salt River and the scenery in Star Valley than in a drift boat. Enjoy the calm waters, scenic backdrops, and access more water on a guided float trip with Altitude Outdoors in Afton. Local guides who truly know the river will help you have an incredible day on the water!
Accessing the Salt River
Wyoming is a public water state, but a private stream-bed. So unlike other nearby states, you can’t just find a public access and then continue to fish anywhere. Let us help you find the best access to the Salt River via our Access Guide.
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The Cutt Slam
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department have created a fun and challenging program with cool rewards for catching every Cutthroat species in Wyoming. Star Valley is uniquely positioned as the best hub to catch the Cutt Slam!
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Local Fishing Reports
See the latest Fishing Reports for the Salt River Area, posted on our website weekly during the summer months. We’ll keep you up to date on the latest hatches, stream flows, and information to help you have a great day on the water!
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Gear up for your Fly Fishing Adventure
If you’re looking for top quality trout fishing rods, reels, tackle, flies, or other gear, connect with Altitude Outdoors, our local Fly shop that stocks hand-picked flies, top quality terminal tackle, and other fly fishing gear from Orvis, Scientific Anglers, Rio, Temple Fork Outfitters, Fishpond, Loon, and many more! Online shopping and nationwide shipping is available on all of their products.
Star Valley Restaurants, Lodging, and More…
Local Places
We want you to have a great stay in one of the many small communities in Star Valley. Click below to learn more about our local choices for hotels, accommodations, places to eat, local shopping, and other cool attractions in Afton, Thayne, Alpine, or anywhere else in the Valley.
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What Are Common Mistakes Beginners Make in Fly Fishing?
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Top Reasons Star Valley Fishing Should Be Your Next Adventure
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