Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The story of Signal Mountain's name is a rather tragic one. Around the turn of the 20th
century, a local rancher named Roy Hamilton got lost when he was out hunting. Rescuers
agreed to light a fire on the mountain as soon as anyone found Hamilton. After nine days,
a fire was lit atop the mountain, signaling the end of rescue efforts. Tragically, Hamilton's
body was found in the Snake River, and some speculated his business partner had suggested
he cross the river in a particularly dangerous spot.
Fishing
Anglers will be pleased with the varied offerings in this stretch of the park. From the
lunkers in Jackson Lake, which can be fished on shore or by boat, to the healthy but
discerning trout in the Snake River, guided trips can be arranged through
Grand Teton
Lodge Company
(307/543-2811 or 800/628-9988,
www.gtlc.com
)
, starting from $88 per
hour for 1-2 adults with a two-hour minimum and $18 per additional person; day trips
start at $525 per day for 1-2 anglers. From
Signal Mountain Lodge
(307/543-2831,
www.signalmountainlodge.com
)
, anglers can go out with experienced guides in pursuit
of Jackson Lake's cutthroat, brown, and lake trout for $88 per hour for 1-2 people for
a minimum of 2 hours, and $20 per hour per additional person; half-day trips are $280
for 1-2 people and $60 per additional person. Half-day and multiple-day fishing trips on
Jackson Lake can also be arranged through
Grand Teton Fly Fishing
(307/690-0910,
www.grandtetonflyfishing.com
,
all-day floats from $525). A Wyoming fishing license is re-
quired for all fishing in the park and can be purchased at
Snake River Anglers at Dornan's
(307/733-3699,
www.snakeriverangler.com
)
,
Signal Mountain Marina
(307/543-2831 or
800/628-9988,
www.signalmountainlodge.com
), and
Colter Bay Marina
(307/543-3100
or 800/628-9988,
www.gtlc.com
)
. Pick up a fishing brochure from any of the visitors cen-
ters to learn about all park regulations.
Boating
With so much beautiful water in the park, boating is a fantastic way to explore. Rafting on
the Snake River, canoeing or kayaking on any number of lakes, or cruising across Jackson
Lake, there are options for adrenaline junkies and die-hard landlubbers alike.
Scenic 10-mile floats down the Snake can be arranged through
Signal Mountain Lodge
(307/543-2831,
www.signalmountainlodge.com
,
$65 adults, $40 children 6-12),
Grand
Teton Lodge Company
(800/628-9988,
www.gtlc.com
), or
Solitude Float Trips
(888/
704-2800,
www.grand-teton-scenic-floats.com
,
$65 adults, $40 children 6-12, $700 for a
