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Gallatin River
With cooler temperatures and consistent rain, the Gallatin has offered slightly less reliable fishing. Heavy rains have put mud into the River from the Taylor Fork downstream. When this happens, it usually takes 24 hours for it to clear. When the River is clear, it has been fishing very well with small Hoppers, Royal Wulffs, H&L Varients, Ants and Beetles. We have seen Baetis this past week due to the cloudy and cool conditions. And, the fish in the Gallatin love Baetis! Note that between now and the end of September, whenever we have cloudy, overcast days, it should produce a Baetis hatch. Hatches will come off anytime between 10am and 4pm. Look for the fish to be rising in slack water and pools throughout the canyon. Flow 618+-cfs
Madison River
Caddis and Pink Ladys are out on the River now. The best fishing seems to be early, as well as late in the day. The Spruce Moth is working from Lyons Bridge down to the Wolf Creek area. Nymph fishing has been most productive for the larger fish. The evening Caddis is still in full swing, so be sure to bring some Epeorus Mayflies with you and stay out until dark for the best results. Flow Below Hebgen 1020+-cfs & Cameron 1100+-cfs
Yellowstone River
Grasshoppers are out on the Yellowstone, but not quite as many as anticipated. We have had cool weather which has kept them down. Fishing is good in Paradise Valley with attractor patterns and Hoppers. During this time of year, large attractor patterns like Wulffs and PMXs will get the fish to look up. If they are not hitting the surface, keep your nymph deep with Pheasant Tails and Caddis patterns. Yellowstone Flow 3360+-cfs
Missouri River
The Missouri River is fishing very well right now. The River has been lowered to a perfect level for both wading and floating. The PMDs and Tricos have slowed but the fish are looking up for Hoppers. Be sure to have a small Beadhead off the dry. As the weather cools and clouds move in, be ready with Baetis. Flow 3800+-cfs
A look at Fall Fly Fishing 2010
This Summer, the Rivers have been running above the 30 year average. We had about twice the normal rainfall for June which made up for a lower winter snowpack. With higher water levels and a wet spring we are anticipating an incredible Grasshopper season starting in August and going into September. Fall fishing in Montana is very diverse and rewarding. From Lone Mountain Ranch, we are able to access some of the best Fall fishing opportunities in the area. The annual Brown and Rainbow trout migration from Hebgen Lake into the Madison River is a favorite destination for our guides. Both nymphing and dry fly opportunities exist for these large fish coming up out of the lake to spawn. The Madison and Yellowstone Rivers will fish well with hoppers into the early part of September until we get a hard freeze; then it is Blue Winged Olive season. The Blue Winged Olives will hatch on the cloudy and overcast days starting in early September and lasting through the month and into October. The mayflies will hatch on the Gallatin River as well. The Gallatin in the Fall offers beautiful scenery as well as excellent fishing. Whether it is wade fishing in Yellowstone Park on the Madison and Firehole Rivers or floating the Madison or Yellowstone Rivers, fishing this Fall in Montana will sure satisfy your angling desire!
Also, check out the Official Orvis Fishing report here:
Orvis Fishing Report - Montana Fly Fishing Report & Conditions