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Fly Fishing Yellowstone River - Outside
Yellowstone National Park
The Yellowstone River starts in Wyoming on the south
side of Yellowstone National Park as a small stream. It is
joined by several tributaries on its thirty mile venture to
Yellowstone Lake in the park. From the lake it flows
north through the park, making its way through both the
Yellowstone and Black Canyons. When it leaves
Yellowstone Park at Gardiner, it flows through Jim
Yankee Canyon and then through Paradise Valley
where it is flanked by the Absaroka Maintains. At
Livingston it reaches the high plans and turns east
towards Billings. It is the longest river in Montana.
Although there are plenty of areas where you can wade
along its route, some of the river is too deep and strong
to wade. Floating the river is the preferred method of
fishing. There are numerous access points along the
river where you can launch boats and fish the river from
the banks.
Spring runoff usually starts in mid-May and the river
becomes a roaring, muddy mess. Depending on the
snow pack, it is usually some time in early July before
the river completely clears up. The Salmonfly and
Golden Stonefly hatches occur during this time and trout
can be taken at times even when the river is off color
using large nymphs and streamers. The river clears in
July and when it does, caddisflies and terrestrials
become the main source of food for the trout.
The river flows from Gardner through large pools and
fast water sections and then drops into Jim Yankee
Canyon with some white water sections. Below the
canyon, the river gradually slows down until it reaches
the Paradise Vally Access area. There it gains some
speed as it begins to curve its way through the valley on
its way to Livingston. From Livingston to Big Timber, the
terrain changes to open plains and the river runs slower.
Seasons:
The season is open year-round and fish can be caught
during most of the year.
Spring:
Fly fishing the Yellowstone River can be very good prior
to the runoff.
Summer:
Fishing is always great as soon as the runoff clears.
Fall:
This can be the best time to fish the Yellowstone River.
Winter:
Fishing is generally tough, but fish can be caught in
certain areas.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Yellowstone River
This is a big, long river and the first decision you must
make is which part of it to fish. (Click Here To Continue)
Yellowstone National Park
The Yellowstone River starts in Wyoming on the south
side of Yellowstone National Park as a small stream. It is
joined by several tributaries on its thirty mile venture to
Yellowstone Lake in the park. From the lake it flows
north through the park, making its way through both the
Yellowstone and Black Canyons. When it leaves
Yellowstone Park at Gardiner, it flows through Jim
Yankee Canyon and then through Paradise Valley
where it is flanked by the Absaroka Maintains. At
Livingston it reaches the high plans and turns east
towards Billings. It is the longest river in Montana.
Although there are plenty of areas where you can wade
along its route, some of the river is too deep and strong
to wade. Floating the river is the preferred method of
fishing. There are numerous access points along the
river where you can launch boats and fish the river from
the banks.
Spring runoff usually starts in mid-May and the river
becomes a roaring, muddy mess. Depending on the
snow pack, it is usually some time in early July before
the river completely clears up. The Salmonfly and
Golden Stonefly hatches occur during this time and trout
can be taken at times even when the river is off color
using large nymphs and streamers. The river clears in
July and when it does, caddisflies and terrestrials
become the main source of food for the trout.
The river flows from Gardner through large pools and
fast water sections and then drops into Jim Yankee
Canyon with some white water sections. Below the
canyon, the river gradually slows down until it reaches
the Paradise Vally Access area. There it gains some
speed as it begins to curve its way through the valley on
its way to Livingston. From Livingston to Big Timber, the
terrain changes to open plains and the river runs slower.
Seasons:
The season is open year-round and fish can be caught
during most of the year.
Spring:
Fly fishing the Yellowstone River can be very good prior
to the runoff.
Summer:
Fishing is always great as soon as the runoff clears.
Fall:
This can be the best time to fish the Yellowstone River.
Winter:
Fishing is generally tough, but fish can be caught in
certain areas.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Yellowstone River
This is a big, long river and the first decision you must
make is which part of it to fish. (Click Here To Continue)
| Type of Stream Freestone Species Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout Rocky Mountain Whitefish (Wild and Native Trout) Size Large Location Southwestern Montana Nearest Towns Gardner, Montana Livingston, Montana Season Open Year-round to Billings Special Regulations Access: Good Non-Resident License State of Montana 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 (near Livingston) Photo Album - Page 1 |
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