It is starting to clear, and may not be too far away from being able to fish. The warmer weather is likely to cause another spike. It is still flowing high and is not recommended for floating. Use caution if near the banks.
Flows and clarity have been yo-yoing the past few weeks in reaction to temperature fluctuations. Cooler weather dropped the flows and improved clarity. However, warmer weather this week will melt some of the higher elevation snowpack and there will likely be another spike in flows and a decline in clarity. There may be some fishing …
While it dropped to a near normal level, the warmer weather is likely to cause another spike. It remains blown out. The river is unfishable. It is flowing at a level that is hazardous. Use caution if near the banks.
Cooler weather dropped the flows and improved clarity. However, warmer weather this week will melt some of the higher elevation snowpack and there will likely be a spike in flows and a decline in clarity. Runoff isn’t over yet. There may be some fishing to be had along the edges, particularly up higher. Dead drifted …
It remains blown out, but flows have dropped to near normal levels. The river is unfishable. It is flowing at a level that is hazardous. Use caution if near the banks.
With cooler weather, flows have dropped and clarity improved. However, it’s still running high and can rapidly blow out with rain and/or warmer weather. There may be some fishing to be had along the edges, particularly up higher. Dead drifted dark buggers, rubber leg patterns and san juan worms are good high water fly patterns. …
Montana has plenty of things to offer for every type of traveler, from the lonely wolf to the party enthusiast and the large families roaming together. Fly fishing on the Stillwater River ranks high among these attractions. If you’ve just finished planning your first fly fishing trip here, congratulations for a wonderful choice. Majestic as …
Read more 20 Ways to Avoid Disaster on Your First Fly Fishing Trip
“Read the water”, “read the stream”, “spot the trout” – you have surely heard some of these terms before. And no, they are not metaphors. Experienced fly fishers can actually interpret or read the water and find out where fish are hiding. Don’t worry; learning how to read the stream is not rocket science. You …
Most of the fly fishermen on the Stillwater River come here to enjoy a day surrounded by gorgeous nature. Rookies or seasoned anglers, they have one thing in common: they love nature and do their best to preserve Montana’s waters. This is their biggest commitment. Another important commitment is to their gear. No matter how …
The Yellowstone River remains blown out. The river is un-fishable. It is flowing at a level that is hazardous. Use caution if near the banks.