Headed to Jackson, Wyoming...any advice?

On June 3 my gf and I are headed for Jackson Hole, Wyoming for vacation.  I've never been to Wyoming, and have been checking out a lot of fishing guide websites to get an idea of what to expect.  From the looks of it, it's a cutthroat trout mecca over there and flyfishing is the way to go.  We haven't worked out the specifics of where we'll be staying on what days, but I know we'll be doing a lot of camping outside of Grand Teton National Park because the park has very strict rules on dogs.  We do plan on visiting the park for a little bit though, and maybe even head further north to Yellowstone at some point.  We're trying to remain flexible with our schedule.

So, do any NCKAers have tips or advice on places to check out for fishing and/or camping?  I'll be bringing a couple fly rods and also a couple spinning rods.  From what I've been reading a lot of the larger rivers are running high and off-color due to snowmelt, so I'm thinking our best shot will be targeting the smaller streams high up in the watersheds and maybe the lakes.  I'm really looking forward to catching some cutts...I've done coastal cutts and Lahontans, but none of the other subspecies.  Also, does anyone know of any sweet mountain bike trails up there? 

Thanks for any input!

Have fun Chris - worth checking out Lamar Valley in Yellowstone if you get the chance - it's a cool area with open country to checkout the full complement of big native North American animals doing their thing - gives a sense of what it was like a few hundred years ago.

Sorry, no fishing intel, have fished some further north in Montana, but I'm sure others will be able to help you out.

Back in the ,80s I fished up the buffalo fork northeast of Jackson hole. Lots and lots of cutthroat, like 50 fish days every day, near a place called Turpin Meadow. The place is beautiful.

I went to college at Pocatello, Id.  We used to drift and fly fish using Joe's Hoppers.  We would cast towards the bank to try to bring the trout from the undercut of the bank.   Size didn't seem to matter, as long as you got a good drift.  I would recommend swinging by Henry's Fork, ID  if possible.  If you do, let me know.  One of my fraternity bros has property there.  I can see if I can put you in touch.

my old stomping grounds!

If you want a cool "wilderness" camping experience, look for "fall creek road" just on the wilson side of teton pass.
A few miles down is Mosquito Creek, hang a right and there are camping spots out on that road.  OR, continue on down to "Red Top Meadows" and hang a right on North Fork of the Fall creek-- a mile out that splits- stay right...there are loads of little camping spots along the creek back there.
Fall Creek has awesome cutthroat fishing (natives), on a skinny little creek, adn should be pretty clear.
If you have some $$$ to spend- hire a guide to take you out to the elk refuge, and/or toss flies in the spring creeks at crazy big trout.

For MTB- start with Cache-Game right in town. There are a ton of intersecting trails branching off from Cache Creek fireroad-- putt-putt, etc...plenty to keep you busy for a day or two.
If you want longer EPIC (and i do mean EPIC) rides, let me know...

For MTB- start with Cache-Game right in town. There are a ton of intersecting trails branching off from Cache Creek fireroad-- putt-putt, etc...plenty to keep you busy for a day or two.

spent many a morning doing laps on these trails before work, they are fun, when you go, have a beer for me at the log cabin, cameron

didn't know you lived there?

I was there from winter 89/90- summer 94, but grandpa had a ranch outside of RedTop (wilson) since i was old enough to take a bath in a sink.  spent every summer and every winter break there until high school.

yeah steve, lived their from 96-98 then again fall of 99 to spring of 2000, but would also make a lot of runs up there from my home of 13 years steamboat springs, i was the pm sous chef at the wort hotel  for most of my time there, also worked at the cadillac grille and then worked at the amangani hotel for the millennium winter, cameron 

Great area, been there the past few summers and hoping to make it back there again this summer.  It's just an ocean short of being mecca.

Camping - there's some decent forest service land (free) camping on the Victor/Driggs side, can give you more specifics via PM.  There is also a pay campground right outside of GTNP, can't recall the name, but it's dog friendly as we were there with our lab (RIP  ) last summer.  Most/all national parks are pretty strict in regard to dogs though.

Fishing - inside of GTNP there are quite a few spots that are close hikes and I believe also dog friendly when on leash.  Can't recall the name of the lakes but can look it up.  You'll likely be dealing with high/muddy water like you stated.  Can't recall the name of the creek that goes through the elk preserve but if open there's a good spot to fish it a few miles out of town.  Again can try and recall specifics for you if needed but it's no secret spot so shouldn't be hard to get beta from Orvis or another spot in town.

MTB - On the pass there are a TON of trails and spots to ride.  I did a fun loop last summer that ended up in Wilson, rode the old highway back up to my car.  Good stuff, super fun and flowy.  You can likely find someone to shuttle with at the Stagecoach in Wilson.  JHMR has lift served riding, and Snow King has some fairly basic x-country trails but you can have fun there uniting your sea level lungs with altitude trails.  Also don't overlook Grand Targhee for rides/hikes and a view of the Grand from the other side.

Are you roadtripping?

That MTB ride up the old pass road was probably either Black Canyon (if you went South at the summit) or wilson cnyn via the lake if you went north...

Having never been there myself...if you kids need someone to carry your luggage or any thing like that I am willing...have fun!

That MTB ride up the old pass road was probably either Black Canyon (if you went South at the summit) or wilson cnyn via the lake if you went north...

It was Black Canyon actually.  Pretty fun little XC ride with a little bit of climbing and a little bit of flowing downhill

GREAT info here guys, thanks a bunch!  Yeah Bigdood, we're road-tripping on this one.  So we're extremely flexible on where we go.  I'm writing everything down that everyone's suggested and will be passing it by the gf.  Hope to come up with a gameplan Sunday, then hit the road Monday!

Grab a few bottles of 190 proof everclear! I went to school in Laramie and spent a few nights of regret after tangoing with the creature that is 190 proof. You can run your car off this stuff.

Grab a few bottles of 190 proof everclear! I went to school in Laramie and spent a few nights of regret after tangoing with the creature that is 190 proof. You can run your car off this stuff.

Hahaha, you want me to pick up a bottle of that stuff for ya Jeff? 

There aren't any weird beer laws in Wyoming, right?  I've heard of terrible alcohol laws in Utah.