Category: Yellowstone River

Typically on the Yellowstone River I like to fish bigger hoppers but with lower flows the way they are, Fat Albert in sizes 12 and 14 were the ticket for me. Smaller profile flies elicited strikes instead of just looks.  

Big Dan

Another good day on the Yellowstone! There was not as much action today as last week, however the fish that were caught were dandies! Girdle Bugs size 8 in the brown and black were the ticket (for the nocturnal stone). Some fish were caught on smaller mayfly nymphs and caddis nymphs, but the fish were really keying in on the G-bug! Nice fish Jeff!

Marty

I want to start off by saying the Stone is fishing good! I was lucky enough to spend 5 out of the last 7 days there. The floats were Sheep to Springdale, Carter’s to Mayors and Grey owl to Mallards. Below and Above Livingston produced quality fish with sculpin patterns (mc’cunes, bow river buggers) and bead heads (copper johns, lightning bugs and shop vacs) as well as Chubby’s and small Adams flies. Through town they were eating hoppers (size 12 and 14 morrish’s with tan, yellow and pink), the size of the fish were smaller but the number caught increased through town. Don’t be afraid to fish in the really deep water on the edges and in the middle of the river, since water temps have fluctuated and scattered the fish all over the river. As I’m sure most people know the weather in Montana can

change drastically; one minute 90 degrees then severe thunder storms with golf ball size hail, be careful and be prepared for the unexpected. If you have the opportunity to get over and fish the Yellowstone I highly recommend it!

CraigS