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Last Updated: 09/21/2007
Yellowstone National Park This is probably the best time of year to fish the Park. Grey and Green Drakes have been rocking fish in the Lamar Valley. Soda Butte, Lower Slough, the Lamar - all on fire. On the other side of the park, the big fish are in -although not many have been caught. Some nice browns have moved into the Gardiner as well if someone wants a quick fix...
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The Yellowstone
The Madison If a little wade fishing is in your near future plans, the Madison is a great option. Three dollar bridge has some phenomenal small nymph (18-20) fishing, Varney to town has some great braids for streamers or baetis, and the lower has some good buckets to pound with streamers or crayfish. Also look into hiking the Beartrap, from the bottom or the top! 
The Spring Creeks If you want to see baetis rain or shine, the creeks are your best bet. Even on bright days you can fool fish with a baetis nymph or emerger. Midges (especially midge larva) are great droppers when you're working a riffle. Streamers and leeches have been working well if you swing that way, especially early and late in the day.
The Bighorn Who doesn't love the Bighorn this time of year? Many anglers are hunting rather than fishing, there are less tourists on summer vacation, the weeds have slowed down, and the bugs are still popping! Bring baetis, black caddis, midges, streamers, sow bugs, scuds, and worms. If you haven't floated the lower, you better. Bring an 8 weight because the streamer fishing is hot! 
The Missouri Yes! The baetis have arrived! Although it is kind of hard not to fish a streamer when the clouds are covering... some huge fish have been eating streamers this week. If nothing seems to be working you can always fall back to the MO nymphing safety net: a SJW and a Ray Charles dropper. Thin baetis nymphs, midge larva, and other 18-22 nymphs will work as well. 
Local Hot Spots Places like these can't take a ton of fishing pressure, so we don't post these on line. For these places, it is best to come see us in person. We'll give you a hand drawn map to a special place and check your fly box to see if you need anything that's been working. These spots are off the beaten path and have the average fish size of 12-16 inches. Obviously, some spots are top secret. 
