Yellowstone River Season’s On The Fly
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Mastering Yellowstone River Season’s On The Fly
?Yellowstone River, as it flows out of Yellowstone National Park boundary to Montana, is open for angling throughout the year. Because it’s the longest free flowing river in the Continental USA, i.e., not controlled by any dams throughout, water conditions and fishing situations can vary year to year, season to season, and oftentimes day-to-day basis. Indeed this river can confuse even longtime guides. Don Williams, one of the legendary guides on the Yellowstone River, once said “if you can learn to read the waters of Yellowstone River and consistently catch trout, you can travel the world and be a successful fly-fisher anywhere in the world”. Yellowstone River is indeed a true “learning river”. Understanding the seasons of the Yellowstone will help anglers and guides dissect this immense river for what to expect and look for.
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Yellowstone River Winter Fly Fishing?
During winter months (December, January, and February), although the river is open for fishing, it tends to be very cold, with lots of snow and ice on the banks, for successful and enjoyable fishing. Slow moving pools usually freeze out. The section around the town of Livingston tends to be ice free due to the confluences of spring creeks, of which water temperature remain constant throughout the year. The main method of fishing is nymphing with staple nymph patterns. On days when winds remain calm and air temperature hovers around the freezing point (32F or 0C), dry-fly fishing with midge hatches can be expected at ice-free sections where spring creeks merge or any other natural spring occurs. There is a certain strain of rainbow trout that become active and spawn during the winter.