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

Yellowstone River - MT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

38

Yellow Dog Flyfishing's Tip of the Week

Nymphing has been the best way to catch fish and has been good. Caddis nymphs have been a great option along with BWO nymphs and worms. Midges have been hatching in some areas but not many fish looking up for them. A small Parachute Adams will work for rising fish.

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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 11/7/24

Great weather this week and excellent fishing conditions this weekend. Expect the fish to be pretty willing to eat. Nymphing is best but streamer fishing with a bugger is worth a shot.

Techniques & Tips as of 11/7/24

Nymphing with small stonefly nymphs or midges has been pretty solid when fish are not looking up. Fish a small midge dry when you spot fish rising. Fish are starting to sit more in deep pools but can be found in different types of water.

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
Sparkle Dun Olive 18
Vernille San Juan Worm Red 8-10
Elk Wing Caddis Peacock 12-16
Peanut Envy Black 4
Skiddish Smolt Silver 4
Stimulator Orange 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:

Midges

Best Time to Fish:

Morning

Best Stretch:

Above Livingston

Best Access:

Above Emigrant Fishing Access.