The Yellowstone River
As the longest free flowing river in the lower 48 states, the Yellowstone is the largest freestone river in our region.  Beginning its journey in Yellowstone Park, this river flows north out of the park to the town of Livingston before heading East across the state.  Because of its size, the Yellowstone is best fished from a boat although wade fishing is possible.

Current Conditions & Fishing Strategy
09/01/10 Our rainy cool weather has continued a little longer than expected, but for now, the Yellowstone is still in great shape and fishing well. The overcast days have brought a little color to the river, but it is still very fishable. Cloudy cool conditions have also brought on some great hatches of Blue Winged Olives. So far it seems that the smaller fish have been keying in on them, but it won't take too many days before the bigger fish get up on the surface as well. Some fish can still be caught with the Hopper Dropper combo, but for now, the nymphing has been the most productive. It looks like we are supposed to return to warmer weather in the next few days and that should bring back some of our big dry fishing.

Recommended Fly Patterns
Dries -
BWO #16
Parachute Madam X #8
Para Irresistable #14
Parachute Adams #16
Morris Hopper #10
Grand Hopper #14

Nymphs -
Soft Hackle Copper John, Copper #16
Soft Hackle Hare's Ear #12
Girdle Bug #6
Mega Prince #8
Copper John's #14, #16
Mr. Rubberleg, Golden
Rubber Legs coffee/black #4,#6
Olive/black
SH Pheasant Tail #14
SH Beadhead Olive #14
Bubbleback PT #16

Streamers -
Mini Loop Sculpin #6
Space Invader olive/black #4
Burgin Bugger Brown #4
Woolhead Sculpin Tan #4

Yellowstone River Flows
Corwin Springs:
Average Flow: 2190 cfs
Current Flow: 2170 cfs
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Livingston:
Average Flow: 2610 cfs
Current Flow: 2620 cfs
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Yellowstone Water Contacts
Yellowstone River Live Cam: http://www.coolworks.com/webcams/