Yellowstone River Fishing Report
Date: 03/11/2025
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
Right now the weather is great on Monatan’s Yellowstone River but things do cool off with chances of snow going into the weekend. It has also been pretty breezy this week so be prepared for that. Nymphing has been the most productive way to get some fish to hand but the streamer game has also been solid.
Anglers have been doing well nymphing a Pat’s Rubber Leg or a Red Worm Followed by a small dark Perdigon or Zebra Midge. We are still finding the highest concentration of fish in the slow deep holes, inside bends have been the ticket. If you wanna try the streamer game try fishing a Mini Dungeon, Sculpzilla, or Silk Kitty low and slow, Olive and White have been the hot colors lately.
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
Yellowstone River Fishing Trips
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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.