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Yellowstone River Fishing Report: Cutthroats, Whitefish, and Smallmouth Bass Thrive in Late Spring
# Yellowstone River Fishing Report - May 30, 2025
Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for the gorgeous Yellowstone River. It's shaping up to be a beautiful late spring day here in Montana.
## Current Conditions
The sun rose about an hour ago at 5:45 AM, giving us that golden morning light that makes the river shine. We're expecting a high of 72 degrees today with light winds from the southwest. Sunset will be at 9:05 PM, so you've got plenty of daylight left for after-work fishing.
The river is running clear in most sections with a slight stain after yesterday's brief shower. Water temperatures are holding steady at 54-56°F, which has the fish active and feeding.
## What's Biting
The Yellowstone cutthroat trout are absolutely on fire this week! These beautiful natives are the dominant species in the upper river and have been hitting consistently in the morning and evening hours. The westslope cutthroat population is smaller but anglers have reported good success in the Gallatin and Madison river drainages.
Mountain whitefish are also active, especially in deeper runs. Several anglers reported catching 15-20 inch specimens this past week. For those exploring the lower sections of the river, some lucky folks have been connecting with smallmouth bass below Laurel.
## Hot Spots
If you're after those prized Yellowstone cutthroats, head to the Blue Ribbon trout section in the upper river. The stretch between Gardiner and Livingston has been particularly productive this week.
For a more secluded experience, try the Lamar River and Slough Creek areas where longnose suckers and cutthroats are sharing the water. These spots are a bit less pressured than the main river.
## Tackle Tips
Dry flies are working magic in the morning - caddis patterns and small mayfly imitations in sizes 14-16 have been the ticket. As the day warms up, switch to nymphs like copper johns and prince nymphs, fished deep in the runs.
For those targeting smallmouth downstream, twin-spin lures and small crawfish imitations have been productive. Don't overlook homemade agate lures if you're feeling creative - they've been known to entice the local fish population, especially those gold eye that'll hit just about anything shiny.
Remember that Yellowstone has adopted a barbless hook rule to reduce handling time and injury to the fish. Also, footgear with absorbent felt is prohibited to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Thanks for tuning in to your Friday fishing report. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates on the best fishing Montana has to offer. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for the gorgeous Yellowstone River. It's shaping up to be a beautiful late spring day here in Montana.
## Current Conditions
The sun rose about an hour ago at 5:45 AM, giving us that golden morning light that makes the river shine. We're expecting a high of 72 degrees today with light winds from the southwest. Sunset will be at 9:05 PM, so you've got plenty of daylight left for after-work fishing.
The river is running clear in most sections with a slight stain after yesterday's brief shower. Water temperatures are holding steady at 54-56°F, which has the fish active and feeding.
## What's Biting
The Yellowstone cutthroat trout are absolutely on fire this week! These beautiful natives are the dominant species in the upper river and have been hitting consistently in the morning and evening hours. The westslope cutthroat population is smaller but anglers have reported good success in the Gallatin and Madison river drainages.
Mountain whitefish are also active, especially in deeper runs. Several anglers reported catching 15-20 inch specimens this past week. For those exploring the lower sections of the river, some lucky folks have been connecting with smallmouth bass below Laurel.
## Hot Spots
If you're after those prized Yellowstone cutthroats, head to the Blue Ribbon trout section in the upper river. The stretch between Gardiner and Livingston has been particularly productive this week.
For a more secluded experience, try the Lamar River and Slough Creek areas where longnose suckers and cutthroats are sharing the water. These spots are a bit less pressured than the main river.
## Tackle Tips
Dry flies are working magic in the morning - caddis patterns and small mayfly imitations in sizes 14-16 have been the ticket. As the day warms up, switch to nymphs like copper johns and prince nymphs, fished deep in the runs.
For those targeting smallmouth downstream, twin-spin lures and small crawfish imitations have been productive. Don't overlook homemade agate lures if you're feeling creative - they've been known to entice the local fish population, especially those gold eye that'll hit just about anything shiny.
Remember that Yellowstone has adopted a barbless hook rule to reduce handling time and injury to the fish. Also, footgear with absorbent felt is prohibited to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Thanks for tuning in to your Friday fishing report. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates on the best fishing Montana has to offer. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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By Quiet. Please# Yellowstone River Fishing Report - May 30, 2025
Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for the gorgeous Yellowstone River. It's shaping up to be a beautiful late spring day here in Montana.
## Current Conditions
The sun rose about an hour ago at 5:45 AM, giving us that golden morning light that makes the river shine. We're expecting a high of 72 degrees today with light winds from the southwest. Sunset will be at 9:05 PM, so you've got plenty of daylight left for after-work fishing.
The river is running clear in most sections with a slight stain after yesterday's brief shower. Water temperatures are holding steady at 54-56°F, which has the fish active and feeding.
## What's Biting
The Yellowstone cutthroat trout are absolutely on fire this week! These beautiful natives are the dominant species in the upper river and have been hitting consistently in the morning and evening hours. The westslope cutthroat population is smaller but anglers have reported good success in the Gallatin and Madison river drainages.
Mountain whitefish are also active, especially in deeper runs. Several anglers reported catching 15-20 inch specimens this past week. For those exploring the lower sections of the river, some lucky folks have been connecting with smallmouth bass below Laurel.
## Hot Spots
If you're after those prized Yellowstone cutthroats, head to the Blue Ribbon trout section in the upper river. The stretch between Gardiner and Livingston has been particularly productive this week.
For a more secluded experience, try the Lamar River and Slough Creek areas where longnose suckers and cutthroats are sharing the water. These spots are a bit less pressured than the main river.
## Tackle Tips
Dry flies are working magic in the morning - caddis patterns and small mayfly imitations in sizes 14-16 have been the ticket. As the day warms up, switch to nymphs like copper johns and prince nymphs, fished deep in the runs.
For those targeting smallmouth downstream, twin-spin lures and small crawfish imitations have been productive. Don't overlook homemade agate lures if you're feeling creative - they've been known to entice the local fish population, especially those gold eye that'll hit just about anything shiny.
Remember that Yellowstone has adopted a barbless hook rule to reduce handling time and injury to the fish. Also, footgear with absorbent felt is prohibited to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Thanks for tuning in to your Friday fishing report. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates on the best fishing Montana has to offer. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for the gorgeous Yellowstone River. It's shaping up to be a beautiful late spring day here in Montana.
## Current Conditions
The sun rose about an hour ago at 5:45 AM, giving us that golden morning light that makes the river shine. We're expecting a high of 72 degrees today with light winds from the southwest. Sunset will be at 9:05 PM, so you've got plenty of daylight left for after-work fishing.
The river is running clear in most sections with a slight stain after yesterday's brief shower. Water temperatures are holding steady at 54-56°F, which has the fish active and feeding.
## What's Biting
The Yellowstone cutthroat trout are absolutely on fire this week! These beautiful natives are the dominant species in the upper river and have been hitting consistently in the morning and evening hours. The westslope cutthroat population is smaller but anglers have reported good success in the Gallatin and Madison river drainages.
Mountain whitefish are also active, especially in deeper runs. Several anglers reported catching 15-20 inch specimens this past week. For those exploring the lower sections of the river, some lucky folks have been connecting with smallmouth bass below Laurel.
## Hot Spots
If you're after those prized Yellowstone cutthroats, head to the Blue Ribbon trout section in the upper river. The stretch between Gardiner and Livingston has been particularly productive this week.
For a more secluded experience, try the Lamar River and Slough Creek areas where longnose suckers and cutthroats are sharing the water. These spots are a bit less pressured than the main river.
## Tackle Tips
Dry flies are working magic in the morning - caddis patterns and small mayfly imitations in sizes 14-16 have been the ticket. As the day warms up, switch to nymphs like copper johns and prince nymphs, fished deep in the runs.
For those targeting smallmouth downstream, twin-spin lures and small crawfish imitations have been productive. Don't overlook homemade agate lures if you're feeling creative - they've been known to entice the local fish population, especially those gold eye that'll hit just about anything shiny.
Remember that Yellowstone has adopted a barbless hook rule to reduce handling time and injury to the fish. Also, footgear with absorbent felt is prohibited to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Thanks for tuning in to your Friday fishing report. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly updates on the best fishing Montana has to offer. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.