Missouri River Fishing Report

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

Missouri River Fishing Report

Fishing Conditions & Comments:
The Missouri below Hauser or Holter dams is another excellent spring fishing destination due to the consistent water flows and temperatures.

Big fish move into the stretch below Holter dam and can be taken on a variety of scuds and midge nymphs. Streamer fishing should start to pick up as temperatures begin to rise.

Fishing around Craig can produce good dry fly fishing with midges and Baetis, especially on calm, cloudy days. Nymphing the riffles and deeper pools can result in good numbers of fish.

Updated:
4/23/09

Stream Flow:
6,410 cfs near Wolf Creek

River Conditions:
Moderate river levels and consistent water temps due to the dam make for good winter fishing.

Hatches:
Midges, Baetis

Dries:
Parachute Adams #18-#20, CDC Griffith's Gnat #18-#20, Adams Midge Cluster #18-#20, CDC Midge Adult #18-#20, Smith's Midge #18 and Morgan's Midge #20, Baetis Sprout #16-#20, Harrop BWO CDC Biot Captive Dun #16-#20, Harrop BWO CDC Biot Cripple #16-#20.

Nymphs:
Pink Lightning Bug #14-#18, Micro Mayfly #14-#18, Tungsten Hunchback Baetis #20, Might May #18, Beerhead Baetis #16-#18, Red or Copper Tungsten Copper John #16-#18, Black or Red Zebra Midge #16-#18, RS2 #18-#20, Baetis Wonder Nymph #16-#20, Quill Nymph #16-#20, Sawyer Pheasant Tail #18-#20, B.H. Cheesman Emerger #18, Black or Gray B.H. Polywing Emerger #18, B.H. K-Flasher Midge #18, Flashback WD-40 #18, Blood Midge #20, Red Chironomid #16, Red or Ice GT's Perfect #16-#18, Black or Red Tailwater Tiny #18, Pink & Orange Scuds #14-#16, Pink, Gray or Orange Sparkle Scuds #14-#16, Tan, Pink or Gray Ray Charles & Soft Hackle Ray Charles #14-#16, Pink or Tan Soft Hackle Sow Bugs #14-#16, and Pink, Olive or Gray Soft Tex Scuds #16.

Streamers:
Lion King #4-#6, Trick or Treat #4-#6, Black or Olive Bow River Buggers #4-#6, Yellow/Brown or Olive Beldar Buggers #4-#6, Olive & Black B.H. Rubberleg Woolly Buggers #6-#10, Foxee Clouser #6-#10, Dead Drift Crayfish #8, Clouser Crayfish #8-#10, Yellow or Olive Super Yummies #4-#6, Copper Zonkers #4-#6 and Olive or White Zuddlers #4-#6.

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