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

Yellowstone River - MT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

59

Yellow Dog Flyfishing's Tip of the Week

Dry fly fishing has been OK. Nymphing should be good and streamer fishing has been good. Fishing has been picking up with the recent cool weather.

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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 10/13/26

Fishing has been pretty good all day but better in the morning and the evening. Very sunny and mild weather expected all week.

Techniques & Tips as of 10/13/26

Nymphing has been most consistent. Fish your nymphs about 3 feet under your dry fly. Fish have mostly been in quick water but will start working their way into the slow winter water. Streamers will be another good option.

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):
Sparkle Dun Olive 16
Vernille San Juan Worm Red 8-10
Fly Formerly Known As Prince Peacock 12-16
TH 20 Incher Peacock 10
Moto’s Minnow Natural 6
Peanut Envy Black 4
Skiddish Smolt Silver 4
Pat's Rubberleg Black, Brown, Tan 6-10
Zebra Midge Red 18

Sparkle Dun

A go-to trout dry fly that imitates many natural mayflies, the Sparkle Dun belongs in every fly box.

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Item #749F

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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, October Caddis

Best Time to Fish:

morning

Best Stretch:

Above Livingston

Best Access:

Above Emigrant Fishing Access.