The Jackson fish crew is busy getting around to as many local waters as possible collecting samples of fish to monitor population trends and check their general health. Fish biologists, along with their two seasonal technicians, have to move quickly to take advantage of Wyoming's relatively short field season. Soon the snow will begin to fly and fish managers will get to sit down an analyze all the data collected during the summer months to see if any fishing seasons could use adjusting. So far, they say the local fisheries are looking strong and healthy, as always.

The routine monitoring this summer raised no cause for concern with the local cutthroat looking healthy and abundant. This year, a section of the Snake River below Wilson Bridge was sampled. Although the population estimate has not yet been generated, the number of fish caught was exceptionally high. Angling opportunities still look great on Flat Creek as well, whether it be on the National Elk Refuge or the Wyoming Game and Fish's South Park Wildlife Habitat Management Area. The Jackson area continues to be a great place for anglers and trout alike!


Fish biologists sample the Grey's River near Alpine.


A Snake River cutthroat from the Grey's River gets measured before being released back to the water.


Jackson Fish Biologist Diana Miller handles the oars on the Grey's River as Fish Technician Jack Ryan prepares to net a fish.


Jackson Fish Biologist Diana Miller nets a fish from Flat Creek at the South Park Wildlife Habitat Managment Area south of Jackson.


Jackson Fish Supervisor Rob Gipson oars as Fish Biologist Diana Miller nets a fish from Flat Creek at the South Park Wildlife Habitat Managment Area.


Jackson Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Chris Wight nets a nice cutty from Flat Creek on the National Elk Refuge.


Jackson Fish Biologist Clark Johnson prepares to hand-release a nice Snake River cutthroat trout back into Flat Creek on the National Elk Refuge recently.