With the recent warmer weather, flows have shot up and clarity declined. While runoff is likely here to stay, there are some fluctuations here and there when there are a few days of cooler days and nights. Next week’s forecast looks favorable. The upper river is amazingly clear, so fishing above the Rosebud confluence is …
The river has added some color, and with warmer weather, lowland snow will be melting and affecting flows and clarity. Olive or black streamers, either stripped or dead drifted are a good bet. A sinking or sink tip line is best to get them down where they need to be. A sculpin pattern down in the rocks …
The spring fishing on the Stillwater has continued to be as good as it gets! The Stillwater trifecta is still in full swing, with Caddis, March Browns and BWOs all coming off at one time or another, often overlapping. Anglers are floating the lower river and wade fishing the upper. The predominant hatch has been Caddis …
Stillwater 4/8: Spring fishing conditions are rounding into shape. Midges have been coming off most days and BWOs have started many afternoons as well, particularly on the cloudy, overcast days. It’s still a tad cold for March Browns, but shouldn’t be too much longer. Nymphing has been most consistent with stonefly patterns and a beadhead …
Yellowstone 4/8: Running a tad off color. Midges along with some BWOs have been coming off. Once the water warms a bit more, look for March Browns to start appearing. Nymphing with rubber leg patterns has been producing. Black and darker color streamer patterns are a good option in off color water conditions. Nymphs:Knotty Girl Dark …