The Yellowstone River’s water clarity remains relatively good at Carter’s Bridge this morning, with plenty of visibility for dry fly action. However, the flow gauge at Corwin Springs is way up overnight, as is the Lamar up in Yellowstone National Park, a notorious source of muddy […]
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We’ve had reports of Mother’s Day Caddis hatching on the Yellowstone River below Livingston and up into the Paradise Valley, at least as far as Mallard’s Rest. One of the bugs hitched a ride in my truck after I stopped to check the water at Carter’s […]
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The Yellowstone River is looking great this morning. The water has cleared up – just a hint of color this morning at Carter’s Bridge. The flows have dropped to a hair under 3000 cfs at Carter’s Bridge. Dropping and clearing water tends to turn on the […]
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So far, the Yellowstone River remains very fishable, at least in the vicinity of Livingston. The water has a hint of color at Carter’s Bridge, but is more clear than dirty. The river camera at Pine Creek also looks fine. That said, there could be some […]
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We’re feeling pretty optimistic about a good water year, and great fishing, on the Yellowstone River this summer. The amount of water in the river in August depends heavily on the amount of snow accumulated in the high mountains over the winter – the “snowpack.” Last […]
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In a word, the fly fishing outlook for the Yellowstone River this weekend is good. The river continues to fish well with nymphs and streamers. The weather looks decent for fishing, though perhaps less so for comfort, with a moderate chance of showers both Saturday and […]
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On today’s date, March 1, 1872, Yellowstone National park was formed by an act of Congress “as a public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.” In 2016, on “Super Tuesday,” it’s difficult to imagine a time where our politicians could actually […]
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I caught the Arctic Grayling in the photos above in Hyalite Reservoir near Bozeman. The fish are beautiful and wild, spawning in the creek above the lake. And they are completely protected. You are not allowed to kill any of them or to fish in […]
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Your 2015 Montana fishing license is only good through Monday; the 2016 license year starts on Tuesday (March 1). Don’t get caught out with an expired license! You can buy 2016 licenses now, no need to wait until after Tuesday. As Paul wrote last week, license […]
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The curse of the GoPro continues, and it’s mighty strong voodoo! When the camera is rolling, I may as well take a nap, for as little action as I’ve been getting “on film.” As soon as the battery dies, the fish start eating. It’s gotten to […]
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