Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
33
Yellow Dog Flyfishing's Tip of the Week
Keep an eye out for rising fish! If you see trout eating on the surface a midge cluster or small parachute adams should fool the risers. Nymphing and streamer fishing are always great options when fish are not rising.
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Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
Fins & FeathersFirehole Ranch
Madison Valley Ranch
The Tackle Shop Outfitters
Long Outfitting
Hubbard's Yellowstone Lodge
5-Day Outlook as of 3/13/24
Weather in the Livingston area should be pretty good all week and highs near 50 degrees by Saturday.
Techniques & Tips as of 3/13/24
I would nymph with a worm or a rubber leg down to a small perdigon or a zebra midge.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime July 4 - October 15)
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Mountain Whitefish
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Rainbow
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Brown and Cutthroat Trout
Yellow Dog Flyfishing's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Fly Formerly Known As Prince | Peacock | 12-16 |
Black Ghost Streamer | Black | 2 |
Vernille San Juan Worm | Red | 8-10 |
Bead Head Prince | Peacock | 12-16 |
Peanut Envy | Black | 4 |
Skiddish Smolt | Silver | 4 |
I Can See It Midge Fly | Olive, Black | 14-12 |
Moto's Minnow | Natural | 6 |
Pat's Rubberleg | Black, Brown, Tan | 6-10 |
Yellow Dog Flyfishing's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
6-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line