Runoff is officially in full force. Water clarity on the Yellowstone and most tributaries is very minimal. Hopefully there are no other pauses in the snow melt so that the Yellowstone River will be fishable by early July. The weather has been consistently sunny and warm, with some afternoon storms mixed in. Even though we are experiencing runoff, we are still spending time on nearby fisheries including the lower Madison and local private lakes for float trips; in addition to walk and wade trips on the Paradise Valley spring creeks and within Yellowstone National Park. Anglers are consistently catching fish on the lower Madison on small streamers and stonefly nymphs. Fish in the private lakes are keying into leeches and chironomids, There has been good nymping and dry fly fishing on the spring creek and inside of YNP on the Firehole river. Keep your fingers crossed for a speedy runoff!
