Summer is winding down, and signs of fall are appearing. The leaves on the trees are beginning to change colors and the temperatures are cooling off. The fishing this summer was excellent and we expect it to continue into the fall.

The Gallatin River has been fishing very well. On cloudy days expect to see fish rising to Baetis. If the dry fly fishing is tough try dead drifting a small woolley bugger and trail a small Baetis nymph. The Yellowstone River in Paradise Valley has also been productive with Baetis dries. On the warmer days there still might be some good terrestrial fishing. The streamer fishing on the Yellowstone is really starting to turn on. The Upper Madison has been fishing pretty well even after the whole mess with Hebgen Dam. Expect to see fish up eating Baetis on overcast days. Dead drifting sculpin patterns has been landing some larger fish. The Lower Madison has been best with crayfish patterns, Bow River Buggers, and large streamers.

The Firehole, Gibbon, and Madison Rivers in Yellowstone National Park are seeing the arrival of some fall run brown trout. This can be alot of fun to throw big ugly streamers and to swing soft hackles in hopes of catching a large fish. The Northeast corner of Yellowstone is fishing also fishing well. Baetis, Green Drakes, and some terrestrials are going to be the primary dry flies. Stripping a small woolley bugger along the banks and into the deeper pools is a fun way to get some fish on the Lamar or Slough Creek.

Fishing this fall should be fantastic after having plenty of water this year. So come see Greater Yellowstone Flyfishers this fall or give us a call at (406) 585-5321 and book a trip with us.