Emigrant to livingtston Fishing Report
Rating
/5
*Parks Fly Shop guides have personally surveyed the waters and given a rating.
Weather
58°F
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Map
Hatch Chart
Current Report
There are plenty of big fish spread throughout the system right now, and nymphing has been the most consistent way to put numbers in the net. We’ve seen some BWO activity in the mornings, although the bright fall sunshine has kept the hatch fairly limited. Big stonefly nymphs, caddis soft hackles, and perdigons have been our top producers. If you’re less concerned with numbers and more interested in finding a quality fish, don’t overlook the streamer box—streamer fishing has been productive and is a great way to target some of the bigger fish in the system.
USGS Flow Chart
River Descriptions: Yellowstone River
General Characteristics
- Yellowstone River flows over waterfalls and through a deep canyon with high banks for 30+ miles.
- Divided into Grand & Black Canyons by Lamar River mouth.
- Narrow, deep, fast river with challenging rapids (class IV & V).
- Mostly sheer banks and boulder shores.
- Physically demanding access requiring hiking/scrambling.
- Bottom: gravel/cobble, some boulders, mud (volcanic ash, rain).
- Spring runoff extended in Black Canyon, impacting flow.
Fishery
- Unique combo of decent-sized cutthroat trout.
- Take dry flies, nymphs, streamers.
- Prime spots rare, more unsafe areas than fishable ones.
Fishing Season
- All season after runoff subsides.
- Stoneflies (July), caddis & hoppers (August), mayflies (cooler temps).
- Western Green Drakes & Drake Mackeral prominent.
Recommended Access points
- Emigrant West
- Chicory
- Grey Owl
- Mill Creek Bridge
- Loch Leven
- Pine Creek
- Carter’s Bridge
Skill Level & FIsh Size
- Suitable for all skill levels.
- Average fish: 12-16 inches, potential for low 20s.
additional notes
- Consider mud impact throughout the season.
- Run off is fairly considerable on this river.
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