May 3, 2023 Yellowstone River Fishing Report
Date: 05/03/2023
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
The river is still quite off-color (see here) and is now likely pretty tough for reliable action for awhile, unless we find some cooler temperatures in the high country (which could happen next week). There are some reports of Caddis in the area, but not so much on the river itself as of yet. I would leave it alone unless it clears up a bit or the Caddis get ridiculously thick - you can typically still find some fish in the back eddies and near creek mouths when the Caddis hatch really gets going!
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Recommended Flies
Brown/Black Pat's Rubberlegs
Olive Mini Dungeon
Yellowstone River Fishing
The Yellowstone River is a 600-mile-long river in Montana that originates in Yellowstone National Park. The river offers world-class trout fishing opportunities and flows through breathtaking mountain landscapes with cottonwood-lined banks. Anglers can enjoy diverse fishing experiences, ranging from the whitewater of Yankee Jim Canyon to the peaceful glides near Livingston and the broad riffles near Big Timber.
Read our "Yellowstone River Fishing Guide" for a detailed overview of fly fishing the Yellowstone River in Montana. This is a great resource for anglers fishing near Bozeman Montana and details the various river stretches and seasonal hatches with tips from our Bozeman fly fishing guides on Yellowstone River fly fishing.
