JHFFS is proud to offer Jackson Hole’s finest walk & wade fly fishing experience. This educational experience provides personalized guidance from some of Jackson Hole’s finest fly fishing instructors. Students will appreciate our approachability, friendliness, professionalism and knowledge as they gain the skills necessary to enjoy fly fishing for years to come.

For beginners, this experience provides a solid foundation in entomology, trout diet, fly selection, casting and on water technique. Experienced anglers will benefit from advanced education and casting techniques while enjoying private guidance on some of the best native trout fisheries in the world.

JHFFS walk wade schools are located throughout Jackson Hole and the greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Starting with our private “Schoolhouse on the Snake”, guests will be treated to private water access on the world-famous Snake River surrounded by wildlife and Teton views. Our Schoolhouse is a full-service fly fishing school that offers the perfect setting to learn in a fun hands-on environment.

For guests interested in a more adventurous experience, we also offer private backcountry fly fishing schools. These trips provide an authentic and challenging fly fishing experience with the opportunity to catch native cutthroat trout on some of the most pristine streams Jackson Hole has to offer.

Physical fitness is helpful when signing up for the Walk Wade School. If you feel like someone in your group might enjoy more relaxation, then you should join us for our Floating Fly Fishing School instead.

Public schools will only run with 3 or more guests.This affordable experience allows individuals and families to join other guests while fly fishing with our award-winning team of instructors. All public schools meet at the Orvis store in downtown Jackson, WY.

• Schedule

  Daily 9am-2pm

• Pricing

  Adults: $225
  Youth (13 and under): $195
  

Days Events 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – (Public Walk Wade School)

• 9:00 am

  Pickup and transportation from Orvis

Equipment handout and introductions

What to cast:

• Aquatic entomology, trout diet, matching the hatch, fly selection

How to cast:

• Equipment overview, personalized casting lesson, landing and releasing fish

Where to cast:

• Safe wading technique, reading water, stream tactics

Guided fishing

Streamside lunch

• 2:00 pm

  Dropoff back at Orvis

This private experience offers you and your group personalized instruction on some of the finest trout streams in Jackson Hole. Lunch is included with all walk wade schools, and transportation is available for private schools. Custom large group trips are available, please contact us for groups over 12.

• Adult Pricing:

  $550 for one guest
  $600 for two guests
  $780 for three guests
  $960 for four guests
  $225 per Adult for groups of 5 or more
  

• Youth Pricing:

  $520 for 1 Youth
  $540 for 2 Youth
  $690 for 3 Youth
  $840 for 4 Youth
  $195 per Youth for groups of 5 or more
  

(Private Walk Wade School)

Pickup and transportation from hotel or private accommodation

Equipment handout and introductions

What to cast:

• Aquatic entomology, trout diet, matching the hatch, fly selection

How to cast:

• Equipment overview, personalized casting lesson, landing and releasing fish

Where to cast:

• Safe wading technique, reading water, stream tactics

Guided fishing

Streamside lunch

Dropoff back at hotel or private accommodation

What’s Included:

• Orvis fly rods and reels
• Orvis waders and wading boots.
• Flies for the day
• All other necessary tackle
• Professional instructor(s)/guide(s)
• Transportation
• Streamside lunch

What’s Not Included:

• Wyoming daily fishing license ($14, can be purchased online at https://wgfapps.wyo.gov/elso/ELSOWelcome2.aspx or prior to trip with your guide)
• Gratuity for guide/guides

Available Add-ons:

• JHFFS Hat
• JHFFS Soft T-shirt
• JHFFS Hoodie

What To Bring:

• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Light long sleeve shirt
• Light quick-drying pants
• Sneakers or hiking shoes
• Rain jacket
• Extra layer
• Reusable water bottle

Cancelation Policy:

All Jackson Hole Fly Fishing School guests need to place a deposit or pay in full in order to secure their reservation. All pending reservations from our back office with no deposit on file are subject to cancellation.

All schools have a 2 week (14 days) cancellation policy for a refund minus the deposit. The customer will be charged a $25 deposit per person for public schools and a $75 per booking deposit for private schools. Customers will be charged in full at the 2 weeks (14 days) mark if no cancellation has been made.

Weather is not a worthwhile reason to cancel and JHFFS reserves the right to cancel your experience with a full refund to the customer (minus the deposit) in the event of safety.

All public school reservations need a minimum of three guests. JHFFS will issue a full refund minus a 3% booking fee if the minimum is not met.