Yellowstone River Fishing Report
Date: 03/30/2025
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
This week is looking colder with lots of snow in the forecast on Montana’s Yellowstone River. Fishing was a bit slow over the weekend but there are still some fish to be had. Nymphing has been most productive. We have seen a few fish rising to Midges and an occasional BWO. Streamers have been very on and off but it's always worth a try to get some nicer fish to hand.
Out nymph selection is fairly basic, a Pat’s Rubber Leg or a Worm followed by a Perdigon or zebra Midge should do the trick. The slower deeper holes are going to be most productive so focus your fishing there. Inside bends tend to hold good numbers of fish. Make sure to add some split shot to your rig to make sure those flies are getting down quickly. Our go to streamers have been Sex Dungeons, Kill Whity’s, and Sculpzillas in Olive and White.
You can check current water clarity through a handful of webcams in the area,here is a link to one that our Bozeman fly fishing guides watch
Stream Flows
Flows
Recommended Flies
Red San Juan Worm
Black Pat's Rubberleg
Rainbow Spanish Bullet
Black Zebra Midge
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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.