The Hoback River flows out of the Wyoming Range, offering exceptional trout fishing in a spectacular mountain setting. This traditional western freestone stream originates in the Gros Ventre Range approximately 40 miles south of Jackson and flows steadily northwest for about 15 miles before joining the Snake River at Hoback Junction, just 10 miles south of Jackson. While the river may appear deceptively small, shallow, and fast at first glance, it contains numerous pockets, riffles, and deep holes that hold healthy populations of trout. The canyon section winds dramatically along steep cliff walls that rise up to 600 feet high, creating a breathtaking backdrop of sandstone and red rock that can almost distract from the fishing itself.