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

Yellowstone River - MT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Temperature 45°

Temp:

45°

Water Temp:

40

Yellow Dog Flyfishing's Tip of the Week

Keep an eye out for rising fish! If you see trout eating on the surface a midge cluster or small parachute adams should fool the risers. Nymphing and streamer fishing are always great options when fish are not rising. Some BWO's have been spotted and fish have been eating them.

Directions open in app

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 4/1/24

Nice spring weather in the forecast with a slightly cooler weekend but plenty nice to fish. Maybe some rain and snow mixed in with sunny conditions by Friday.

Techniques & Tips as of 4/1/24

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 midges and Baetis for when the fish start 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
Bead Head Prince Peacock 12-16
Peanut Envy Black 4
Skiddish Smolt Silver 4
I Can See It Midge Fly 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:

Midges, BWO's, Skwalas

Best Time to Fish:

Afternoon

Best Stretch:

Above Livingston

Best Access:

Above Emigrant Fishing Access.