Fishing Season: Year Round (Prime July 4 - October 15)

Yellowstone River - MT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Temperature 36°

Temp:

36°

Water Temp:

45

Yellow Dog Flyfishing's Tip of the Week

Keep an eye out for rising fish! With the water being off-color you may see some fish rising to caddis and march browns but be ready with a large dark streamer or a nymph rig. San Juan Worms, Pat's Rubberlegs, or march brown nymphs will be the best options.

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Map of Yellowstone River

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Fins & Feathers
Firehole Ranch
Madison Valley Ranch
The Tackle Shop Outfitters
Long Outfitting
Hubbard's Yellowstone Lodge

5-Day Outlook as of 5/2/24

Slightly warmer weather this weekend which could make for good fishing now that the river has cleared. Wet and cool weather expected again next week.

Techniques & Tips as of 5/2/24

I would nymph with a worm or a rubber leg down to a small perdigon or a zebra midge. Have a dry fly box at the ready with caddis and March Browns just in case you see some fish rising.

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):
Fly Formerly Known As Prince Peacock 12-16
Black Ghost Streamer Black 2
Vernille San Juan Worm Red 8-10
Elk Wing Caddis Peacock 12-16
Peanut Envy Black 4
Skiddish Smolt Silver 4
Spotlight Caddis Emerger Olive, Black 14-12
Moto's Minnow Natural 6
Pat's Rubberleg Black, Brown, Tan 6-10

Fly Formerly Known As Prince

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Yellow Dog Flyfishing's Recommended Gear

Description: About Yellowstone River

The Yellowstone is the longest undamned river in the US. It's also one of the country's premier trout streams. The 'Stone has good populations of Brown, Rainbow, and Cutthroat trout. It's water types very from rugged canyon's to scenic pastoral floats. The Yellowstone has something to offer any trout angler.

Nearest Airport:

Gallatin Field Airport (BZN), Bozeman, Montana

Hatches:

BWO's, March Browns, Caddis

Best Time to Fish:

Afternoon

Best Stretch:

Above Livingston

Best Access:

Above Emigrant Fishing Access.