Livingston Fly Fishing in April
Livingston, Montana experiences warming temperatures and occasional snow or rain during the spring months of March and April. The town is legendary for high winds and the springtime can be exceptionally windy as cold air funnels through Paradise Valley on its way to open prairie east of Livingston.
Fly fishing along the Yellowstone River improves through Livingston as warming water temperatures bring prolific hatches of blue-winged olives on cloudy days.
Fly fishing Paradise Valley’s spring creeks improves with increased caddis activity in late April.
April is a great time of the year for experienced anglers to fly fish a variety of Montana Rivers, and the blue-ribbon trout waters near Livingston are favorites among local anglers during this month.
April Highlights
- Blue-winged olive hatches are prevalent throughout April, creating stellar fly fishing near Livingston on Depuy’s Spring Creek, the Yellowstone River, and its tributaries with dry flies on mild, overcast days.
- March Brown mayflies and caddis hatches are present throughout the month as well, creating dry fly fishing opportunities when conditions are favorable.
Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide Pro-Tip:
Experienced anglers fishing the Yellowstone River near Livingston target early-season trophy brown trout with heavy sinking lines while streamer fly fishing the slow, deep pools between Carter’s Bridge and Mayor’s Landing throughout April.
Explore Livingston Fly Fishing In April
Depuy's Spring Creek
Overcast days in April bring out blanket hatches of blue-winged olives to the spring creeks near Livingston which are a dry fly anglers paradise during the weeks leading up to the start of runoff season in Montana...
Lower Madison
Just "over the hill and across the bridge" from Livingston lies the lower Madison River which erupts with the legendary Mother's Day Caddis hatch around mid-April on the river sections below Beartrap Canyon...
Livingston Fly Fishing Trips in April
Avoiding the wind is the number one priority for our local fly fishing guides when we are guiding on the trout waters near Livingston in April. Floating the Yellowstone River through the "town" sections or lower portions of Paradise Valley offers diverse angling experiences for both advanced and novice anglers.
If the wind catches us off-guard, wade fishing the Yellowstone River and its tributaries is a reliable backup plan as the river is low and easily wadeable with caution.
Fins and Feathers Guide Service has been outfitting Montana fishing trips in Livingston for over two decades. We custom tailor each day to the skills and interests of our guests to ensure a personalized experience while fly fishing Montana on the water near Livingston.
Reservations for fly fishing day trips can be secured online, via e-mail, or by calling us at 406-468-5019. Contact Us for help creating a customized Livingston, Montana fly fishing tour with the Fins and Feathers team of professionals.
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