The Yellowstone will be in yo-yo mode for the next few weeks. Those who were on the river Saturday were lucky enough to see blanket caddis down low, plus baetis and lots of March browns. Reports were terrific, with boats landing as many as 20-50 fish! On Sunday the river was on the rise and…
The Yellowstone continues to be in and out of clarity as the weather brings both snow and 60 degree days. For the most part it has remained fishable, although there were a day or two last week that were pretty tough. Sunday, (4/20) looks fine with “green is good” water. Below the Shield’s has been…
Last week we finally got to see some significant baetis hatching. There have still been plenty of daily midges and even some March browns, (down low). The baetis have been hatching best when the clouds roll over, although sporadic hatches can happen even on sunny days as well. If you don’t see any risers, baetis…
With the arrival of warmer weather people are starting to get the fishing itch. Most the of the boat ramps are now usable, although it may be another week or two for Loch Leven’s ice shelf to melt. We did not check from Big Timber down yet. One thing to watch out for still is…
What a difference a week makes! After being punished by Stormageddon last week much of the new snow has since melted. While there is still some shelf ice out there the Yellowstone is a lot more accessible than it was previously this winter. We still don’t recommend floating as it has been quite windy, not…
Recent cold temperatures have created quite a bit of shelf ice and floating slush ice on the Yellowstone lately. These conditions make it nearly impossible to fish the river effectively. Although temps are climbing back into the high 20’s later this week, they are also expected to be accompanied by heavy southwest winds from 11…
The weather forecast is calling for wind, cold, and snow this week. Although most of the boat ramps are free from shelf ice, there is bound to be snow drifts out and about, with a good chance of getting stuck. Wade fishing is going to be a better option, focusing on the warmest part of…
For the most part we are in post-spawn mode on the Yellowstone and the Spring Creeks. There will be exceptions of course, especially on the spring creeks where warmer water is consistently flowing from the aquifers. If you fish the creeks please avoid fishing to actively spawning trout. Often you will find fish staging and…
We have had a great Fall this year, with many warm and gorgeous days. While the extended summer has been delightful, we welcome the change of weather and mix of cloudy days, rain, and even some early snow in the mountains and passes. While we have had midges hatching even on the brighter days, the…
The Yellowstone is still quite off color from Top to Bottom today. On top of the Lamar still bringing in mud in Gardiner, the Shield’s is also puking in mud just below Livingston. Fingers are crossed for tomorrow being more green and fishable, especially with streamers. It does appear the Lamar has a double spike,…