Copyright 2010 James Marsh
Fly Fishing Slough Creek - Yellowstone
National Park
At one time or another, Slough Creek has probably
made the cover of about every fly fishing magazine
published. It's one of those places that is uniquely
different from other trout streams, even those in
Yellowstone National Park. The stream begins outside of
Yellowstone National Park in the Beartooth Mountains
and flows for about sixteen miles inside the park to
where it enters the Lamar River.
Slough Creek is generally divided into four sections - the
lower section below the campground and the first,
second and third meadows all upstream of the popular
Slough Creek Campground. Although there are some
rainbow trout in the lower section, most all the trout are
native Yellowstone Cutthroats. Cutthroats over twenty
inches are not uncommon in this beautiful stream.
About three-fourths of Slough Creek flows through
meadows. The remainder flows through forest sections
in the form of riffles, runs and cascades. These two
basic types of waters require different fishing methods.
Although some of the water flowing through the
meadows consist of short sections of riffles, most of it is
smooth flowing water. Much of the fishing done in the
smooth water is done stalking the cutthroats.
Seasons:
The season is a very short one.
Spring:
There is practically no fishing prior to the Summer even
though the season is open.
Summer:
Summer is the best and most popular season to fish
Slough Creek.
Fall:
There are usually a few days in the early autumn that
provide great fishing.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Slough Creek
Fly fishing Slough Creek mostly consist of sight fishing in
the meadows. (Click Here To Continue)
National Park
At one time or another, Slough Creek has probably
made the cover of about every fly fishing magazine
published. It's one of those places that is uniquely
different from other trout streams, even those in
Yellowstone National Park. The stream begins outside of
Yellowstone National Park in the Beartooth Mountains
and flows for about sixteen miles inside the park to
where it enters the Lamar River.
Slough Creek is generally divided into four sections - the
lower section below the campground and the first,
second and third meadows all upstream of the popular
Slough Creek Campground. Although there are some
rainbow trout in the lower section, most all the trout are
native Yellowstone Cutthroats. Cutthroats over twenty
inches are not uncommon in this beautiful stream.
About three-fourths of Slough Creek flows through
meadows. The remainder flows through forest sections
in the form of riffles, runs and cascades. These two
basic types of waters require different fishing methods.
Although some of the water flowing through the
meadows consist of short sections of riffles, most of it is
smooth flowing water. Much of the fishing done in the
smooth water is done stalking the cutthroats.
Seasons:
The season is a very short one.
Spring:
There is practically no fishing prior to the Summer even
though the season is open.
Summer:
Summer is the best and most popular season to fish
Slough Creek.
Fall:
There are usually a few days in the early autumn that
provide great fishing.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Slough Creek
Fly fishing Slough Creek mostly consist of sight fishing in
the meadows. (Click Here To Continue)
| Type of Stream Freestone Species Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout Hybrid Trout (Cutbows) (Wild Trout) Size Medium Location Northwestern Wyoming, YNP Nearest Towns Cook City, Montana Season Last of May - October Access: Good Park License Yellowstone National Park License Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Perfect Fly Hatch Chart Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear Stream Flow Data: Real Time USGS Data |
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