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 and water have been gradually dropping 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 9/28/26

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 9/28/26

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