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Yellowstone River Fishing Report: High Flows, Productive Spots, and Tackle Tips for a Great Day on the Water
Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with today's Yellowstone River fishing report for Saturday, May 24th.
Well folks, we're deep into runoff season now and the river's been doing its spring dance after those recent rains. Flows have been bouncing around like a hooked cutthroat, but there's still good fishing to be had if you time it right[1]. Since yesterday, the water's running high and murky in spots, but don't let that scare you off completely - just be smart about when and where you drop your line.
Weather-wise, we're looking at cloudy skies early with some afternoon sunshine breaking through and mild winds in Paradise Valley. You've got plenty of daylight to work with - sunrise was about 5:45 this morning and sunset won't be until around 8:45 tonight[1].
The fish have been cooperative when the river settles down a bit. This past week, folks have been landing nice browns and rainbows, with the occasional cutthroat mixed in. Most fish are running in that 12 to 18 inch range, though some lucky anglers have pulled in bigger browns, especially from the deeper runs and around those big boulder structures[1].
For your tackle box, I'd recommend dark-colored rubber legs and leeches for nymphing, or try dead-drifting a streamer. Match your fly colors to the sky - brighter, flashier patterns on sunny days, darker colors when it's overcast. When fronts come through or we get an extra warm day like today might be, don't be afraid to switch to dry flies in the slowest moving sections[5].
If you're looking for hot spots, the stretch from Livingston up through Yankee Jim Canyon has been producing well[1]. Also worth checking out are the gravel bars and tailouts where slow-stripping leeches, sculpin patterns, or small streamers around structure has been pretty productive[5].
Remember to check those gauge stations before heading out - look for that sweet spot when flows start dropping after a spike. That's your green light[1]. The river was flowing at about 8,000 cfs a week ago with improving clarity[2], but with the recent precipitation, you'll want to check the latest readings.
And don't forget your 2025 fishing license! Nothing ruins a good day faster than a game warden tapping you on the shoulder.
This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, everyone, and I'll see you on the water!
Well folks, we're deep into runoff season now and the river's been doing its spring dance after those recent rains. Flows have been bouncing around like a hooked cutthroat, but there's still good fishing to be had if you time it right[1]. Since yesterday, the water's running high and murky in spots, but don't let that scare you off completely - just be smart about when and where you drop your line.
Weather-wise, we're looking at cloudy skies early with some afternoon sunshine breaking through and mild winds in Paradise Valley. You've got plenty of daylight to work with - sunrise was about 5:45 this morning and sunset won't be until around 8:45 tonight[1].
The fish have been cooperative when the river settles down a bit. This past week, folks have been landing nice browns and rainbows, with the occasional cutthroat mixed in. Most fish are running in that 12 to 18 inch range, though some lucky anglers have pulled in bigger browns, especially from the deeper runs and around those big boulder structures[1].
For your tackle box, I'd recommend dark-colored rubber legs and leeches for nymphing, or try dead-drifting a streamer. Match your fly colors to the sky - brighter, flashier patterns on sunny days, darker colors when it's overcast. When fronts come through or we get an extra warm day like today might be, don't be afraid to switch to dry flies in the slowest moving sections[5].
If you're looking for hot spots, the stretch from Livingston up through Yankee Jim Canyon has been producing well[1]. Also worth checking out are the gravel bars and tailouts where slow-stripping leeches, sculpin patterns, or small streamers around structure has been pretty productive[5].
Remember to check those gauge stations before heading out - look for that sweet spot when flows start dropping after a spike. That's your green light[1]. The river was flowing at about 8,000 cfs a week ago with improving clarity[2], but with the recent precipitation, you'll want to check the latest readings.
And don't forget your 2025 fishing license! Nothing ruins a good day faster than a game warden tapping you on the shoulder.
This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, everyone, and I'll see you on the water!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with today's Yellowstone River fishing report for Saturday, May 24th.
Well folks, we're deep into runoff season now and the river's been doing its spring dance after those recent rains. Flows have been bouncing around like a hooked cutthroat, but there's still good fishing to be had if you time it right[1]. Since yesterday, the water's running high and murky in spots, but don't let that scare you off completely - just be smart about when and where you drop your line.
Weather-wise, we're looking at cloudy skies early with some afternoon sunshine breaking through and mild winds in Paradise Valley. You've got plenty of daylight to work with - sunrise was about 5:45 this morning and sunset won't be until around 8:45 tonight[1].
The fish have been cooperative when the river settles down a bit. This past week, folks have been landing nice browns and rainbows, with the occasional cutthroat mixed in. Most fish are running in that 12 to 18 inch range, though some lucky anglers have pulled in bigger browns, especially from the deeper runs and around those big boulder structures[1].
For your tackle box, I'd recommend dark-colored rubber legs and leeches for nymphing, or try dead-drifting a streamer. Match your fly colors to the sky - brighter, flashier patterns on sunny days, darker colors when it's overcast. When fronts come through or we get an extra warm day like today might be, don't be afraid to switch to dry flies in the slowest moving sections[5].
If you're looking for hot spots, the stretch from Livingston up through Yankee Jim Canyon has been producing well[1]. Also worth checking out are the gravel bars and tailouts where slow-stripping leeches, sculpin patterns, or small streamers around structure has been pretty productive[5].
Remember to check those gauge stations before heading out - look for that sweet spot when flows start dropping after a spike. That's your green light[1]. The river was flowing at about 8,000 cfs a week ago with improving clarity[2], but with the recent precipitation, you'll want to check the latest readings.
And don't forget your 2025 fishing license! Nothing ruins a good day faster than a game warden tapping you on the shoulder.
This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, everyone, and I'll see you on the water!
Well folks, we're deep into runoff season now and the river's been doing its spring dance after those recent rains. Flows have been bouncing around like a hooked cutthroat, but there's still good fishing to be had if you time it right[1]. Since yesterday, the water's running high and murky in spots, but don't let that scare you off completely - just be smart about when and where you drop your line.
Weather-wise, we're looking at cloudy skies early with some afternoon sunshine breaking through and mild winds in Paradise Valley. You've got plenty of daylight to work with - sunrise was about 5:45 this morning and sunset won't be until around 8:45 tonight[1].
The fish have been cooperative when the river settles down a bit. This past week, folks have been landing nice browns and rainbows, with the occasional cutthroat mixed in. Most fish are running in that 12 to 18 inch range, though some lucky anglers have pulled in bigger browns, especially from the deeper runs and around those big boulder structures[1].
For your tackle box, I'd recommend dark-colored rubber legs and leeches for nymphing, or try dead-drifting a streamer. Match your fly colors to the sky - brighter, flashier patterns on sunny days, darker colors when it's overcast. When fronts come through or we get an extra warm day like today might be, don't be afraid to switch to dry flies in the slowest moving sections[5].
If you're looking for hot spots, the stretch from Livingston up through Yankee Jim Canyon has been producing well[1]. Also worth checking out are the gravel bars and tailouts where slow-stripping leeches, sculpin patterns, or small streamers around structure has been pretty productive[5].
Remember to check those gauge stations before heading out - look for that sweet spot when flows start dropping after a spike. That's your green light[1]. The river was flowing at about 8,000 cfs a week ago with improving clarity[2], but with the recent precipitation, you'll want to check the latest readings.
And don't forget your 2025 fishing license! Nothing ruins a good day faster than a game warden tapping you on the shoulder.
This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, everyone, and I'll see you on the water!