Bighorn River

Fall is here and the temperatures are beginning to drop. The summer was great with plenty of water and mild temperatures. Baetis should be showing up on most of the rivers as the temperatures continue to drop.

The Gallatin River is fishing great. There have been a few Baetis on the cooler days and still a few spruce moths around also. Stonefly nymphs and small Woolly Buggers have also worked well. The Yellowstone River in Paradise Valley is fishing ok. The Hopper bite is coming to an end and fish seem to be eating small attracter dries. The Lower Madison is not the best option right now due to the warmer water temperatures but has been fishing well in the mornings.

The fishing in Yellowstone Park has been good. The Lamar and Soda Butte have been fishing well with PMD's, Hoppers, and Terrestrials. Slough Creek has also been good with Terrestrials and Dragonflies.

Fishing has been great for us this summer and should continue into the fall, so come see Greater Yellowstone Flyfishers this season or give us a call at (406) 585-5321 and book a trip with us.

9/25/09

Fishing Conditions & Comments:
The Bighorn River has been fishing really well. The Midge fishing has been very good and Baetis have started to show up. Streamer fishing has been very good as of late. The Bighorn is a great option this time of year. Scuds, Sowbugs, and San Juan Worms will always produce fish. Crowds are beginning to show up.

Updated:
4/22/09

Stream Flow:
3,400 cfs @ St. Xavier

River Conditions:
Good Temps, Good Flows

Hatches:
Midges, Baetis

Dries:
Harrop CDC Hanging Midge #18-#22, Harrop CDC Emerging Midge Light Dun #18-#22, Harrop CDC Midge Adult Black #18-#22, Hi-Vis Parachute Midge #16-#20, Parachute Adams #16-#22, Baetis CDC Dun #16-#20, Harrop BWO CDC Biot Body Parachute #16-#20, Baetis CDC Emerger #16-#20, Parachute Baetis #16-#20.

Nymphs:
Pink Soft Hackle Ray Charles #16, Pink Soft Hackle Sow Bug #16-#18, Tan Soft Hackle Sow Bug #16-#18, Orange Poxyback Sow Bug #18, Pink Ray Charles #16-#18, Red, Pink, or Brown San Juan Worms #12, Black Copper John #18-#20, Black or Red Hurrican Midge #18-#20, Tungsten Black/Blue PT Cruzer #16-#18, BWO Wondernymph #18-#20, BH Baetis Nymph #16-#20, Mighty May Baetis #16-#20.

Streamers:
Black, Brown, or Olive Woolley Buggers, Sculpzilla #4, Sheila's Sculpin #6, Conrad Sculpin #2.

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