Yellowstone River Fishing Report, October 3rd, 2020Apologies for the for the delay on the fishing reports! Its been a little while since we put one up and the fishing has definitely changed. It is definitely starting to feel like fall here as we are seeing temperatures well into the 30s during...
Yellowstone River Fishing Report August 31st, 2020The stone continues to produce as we fish our final days of summer and into the fall season. Boy, we have had another excellent hopper season. The banks have been thick with clicking wings and big bugs hopping from blade to blade of grass. The...
Yellowstone River Fly Fishing Report August 23rd, 2020Hopper season continues! Our terrestrial season in Paradise Valley is continuing to provide great fishing here on the Yellowstone River. We are seeing lots of mature hoppers on the banks and in the river. These cool nights and mornings are...
Yellowstone River Fishing Report August 15th, 2020I know that I am a little behind on getting you all an updated report but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to catch fish on the Yellowstone this time of year! The buzz in the grass is still happening and hoppers are still the main course for trout...
Yellowstone River Fishing Report August 1st, 2020 Its HOT out there! We've had a string of hot days and the weather isn't looking to change too soon. We'll drop back down into the 80's next week but its still hot. Fishing will be best in the mornings and will certainly slow in the afternoons...
Yellowstone River Fishing Report July 26th, 2020Things are seriously heating up here on the Yellowstone River. We are beginning to see more and more hopper activity on the banks and fishing is getting good. Not too hard of a decision when it comes to flies right now. Our aquatic insects are...
Yellowstone River Fishing Report July 20th, 2020 Things are really starting to heat up here on the Yellowstone River. Conditions are only continuing to improve and we are excited for terrestrial fishing to arrive. The fish seem to have recovered from their salmonfly hangovers and are feeding again....
Yellowstone River Fishing Report July 12th, 2020 Big bugs have come and gone on most of the Yellowstone River. We are stilling seeing some golden stoneflies in the upper stretches but they are meager at best. Salmonflies are well into the park at this point. Plenty of opportunities for dry fly...
Yellowstone River Fishing Report July 7th, 2020 We hope that everyone enjoyed themselves over the holiday weekend. With that being said, the Yellowstone River was BUSY this past weekend. We've heard all sorts of stories about boat ramp etiquette as well as river etiquette. Please do your best to...
Yellowstone River Fishing Report June 27th, 2020 The Yellowstone River continues to drop into shape as we approach prime time here in Paradise Valley. Clarity continues to improve and we are starting to see lots of hatch activity. The river is still quite big but we have been able to get some trips...
Yellowstone River Fishing Report June 20th, 2020Well we can't quite say that the Yellowstone is back back, but she's certainly in better shape than we've seen for the past few weeks. This is the earliest that we have had boats back on the Yellowstone River in a long time. Clarity isn't optimal...
Montana Stillwater Fishing Report, June 3rd, 2020Private Lakes: We are grateful for our clients to take fishing this past week! Although the Yellowstone River is no where near fishable, we are appreciative for the lakes in our area. Things are starting to warm up and really get the fish and bugs...
Montana Enters Phase II, Park to Follow Hoping everyone is having a good weekend! In an effort to keep you up to date with news items here in Montana, beginning tomorrow, June 1st, the state of Montana will be entering Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Reopening Plan. Montana State Governor Steve...
Montana Stillwater Fishing Report, May 25th, 2020 Although the Yellowstone River is still showing some signs of life, we are beginning to spend more of our energy focusing on tailwater fisheries to keep our fishing urges satisfied. Lower elevation lakes are really starting to heat up and its a...
Yellowstone River Fishing Report May 25th, 2020 Well the Yellowstone is still holding on. We saw a dramatic comeback this weekend and were able to get out there and enjoy it. Although we had clarity and good flows, water temperature was definitely a factor. Water temperatures dropped as low as...
Angler's West COVID-19 Update: May 20th, 2020 We are pleased to share that as of June 1st, 2020, the state of Montana will be entering Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Reopening Plan. Montana State Governor Steve Bullock announced yesterday, Tuesday, May 19th, 2020, that the state would be transitioning...
Yellowstone River Fishing Report May 18, 2020Well, the Yo-Yo-Stone is still doing her thing. We were able to avoid catastrophe this past week and get out on the river for what may be the last time until runoff is over. With that being said, keep an eye on the flows and our blog for any changes!...
PREDICT THE PEAK FUNDRAISER WITH MARSTest your knowledge of how runoff effects the Yellowstone River! The Montana Aquatic Resource Service(MARS) will be holding a Predict the Peak fundraiser which includes a number of prizes. Picks will cost $25.00 per pick for the peak flows for the Yellowstone...
Yellowstone River Fishing Report May 12th, 2020 The Yellowstone River's conditions continue to hold as spring runoff approaches. Steady temperatures both in Paradise Valley and Yellowstone National Park have kept the river's volume from really ramping up. Although we are experiencing the up and...
Paradise Valley Fishing Report, May 6th, 2020It seems that runoff is slowly starting to form here in Paradise Valley. That being said, don't feel like all hope is lost. Earlier in the week we feared that we may have lost the opportunity to fish our beloved Mother's Day Caddis hatch but the river...