Fishing Season: July 1 through the first weekend in November

Yellowstone River - WY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

50

North Fork Anglers's Tip of the Week

Flows have been gradually dropping, while water temperatures are slowly warming Afternoon clouds and thunderstorms have produced intermittent mayfly hatches, while caddis activity has remained a consistent source of dry-fly action.

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Map of Yellowstone River

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North Fork Anglers

5-Day Outlook as of 9/7/26

Fish early to mid-morning, focus on riffles and cutbanks, and be prepared to switch between hoppers, nymphs, and streamers depending on conditions. Cooler weather should continue improving fishing over the next week

Techniques & Tips as of 9/7/26

Hoppers and ants along grassy banks. Stonefly nymphs, Pheasant Tails, Princes, and Perdigons. Baetis/BWO patterns may become increasingly important if cool, cloudy weather arrives.

Local Species Available July 1 through the first weekend in November

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    native yellowstone cutthroat trout

North Fork Anglers's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Elk Wing Caddis brown or pheasant ta 14-20
Eastern Green Drake Peach 2-6
Hopper black, brown or oliv 8-16
Pale Morning Dun Thorax medium tan 14-20
TH 20 Incher olive, tan, cream, black 14-20
Bead Head Stonefly Black 2-8
Wade's North Fork Special Tan/gold bead, black 8-14
Wooly bugger black, olive, white 4-10
Peanut Envy Tan, Black 4,6
Slumpbuster Black 2-6

Elk Wing Caddis

The must-have Elk Wing Caddis dry fly offers the realistic presentation of an insect irresistible to trout.

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North Fork Anglers's Recommended Gear

Description: About Yellowstone River

Le Hardy Rapids to Mud Volcano or Tower Bridge up or down river.

Nearest Airport:

Cody, WY

Hatches:

Stoneflies, caddis, pmd's, BWO's, Midges

Best Stretch:

LeHardy Rapids area to Mud Volcano

Best Access:

LeHardy Rapids to Mud Volcano