There are many lakes in Grand Teton National Park that is in the state of Wyoming. Jackson Lake is at the base of the Tetons and has some of the best fishing in the park. This lake is glacial which makes it cold and it is also deep. Some of the fish that you can find in Jackson Lake include cutthroat trout, brook trout, lake trout and brown trout.
Visitors to the area will find the best fishing is after the ice thaws, which is generally in the middle of May. However, if winter doesn't give way to spring it could be early June. Because the fish are looking in the shallows for baitfish, they are prone to the fisherman's bait. Ice fishing begins in January and this is when the big fish are most vulnerable.
The Snake River flows into the Grand Teton National Park. This is the reason the fishing is so great at Jackson Lake. Depending on the time of year visitors go to the park, they may find wildlife along the shores and mild rapids on the river. Motorboats are allowed on Jackson Lake and Jenny Lake. Boats powered by people are also allowed on the rest of the lakes in the park. Sailboats, windsurfers and water skiing are only permitted on Jackson Lake.
Motorized boats require a permit which is $20.00 for a seven day permit. If they want to purchase an annual permit the cost is $40.00. If a guest wants to use a non motorized watercraft the fee is $10.00 for a seven day permit and $20.00 for the annual one. Jet skis are not permitted on any of the water in the National Park. Permits can be purchased in the visitors centers at Moose, Jenny Lake or Colter Bay. There are many boat rentals in the area that are licensed to rent to visitors. Colter Bay Marina is on Jackson Lake. The marina has scenic boat cruises, breakfast and dinner cruises to Elk Island. They rent canoes and 9.9 horsepower motor boats.
The Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitors Center is open year round at Grand Teton National Park. The hours vary by season but you can find it open at 8:00 am until 5:00 pm in the fall and from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm during the winter months. The discovery center has natural history exhibits, introductory video and map of the park. Amenities include a bookstore, maps, activity schedules, guided walks, camping permits, boat permits, restrooms, and telephones.
Fees to enter Grand Teton National Park are $25.00 for a seven day pass. This pass is good for Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. A single hiker or biker will pay $12.00 per person for a seven day pass and a motorcycle is $20.00. In Grand Teton National Park visitors can pay $5.00 a day in the winter to enter the park. Yearly passes are available for $50.00 that let visitors into both National Parks. Seniors 62 and older can purchase a lifetime pass to all parks with the America the Beautiful pass for $10.00
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Estelle DePInto