The Yellowstone in the park is fishing well. The section below the lake opened three days ago and reports from that area have been good. Flows are still above normal, but clarity is good and the fish are feeding.
Anglers are finding good numbers of cutthroats below the lake. The main hatches in this stretch are PMDs, green and gray drakes, and golden stones. Also keep an eye out for caddis, yellow sallies and some midges. Bring a well stocked fly box and be ready to experiment a bit.
The canyons of the Yellowstone continue to fish well. They are still hard to get to, but the fishing and solitude are worth the trip. If you are willing to hike a bit, the odds are good that you won’t see a soul all day. All of the hatches mentioned above are present in this section, with the possible addition of Salmonflies. Stonefly nymphs and streamers are producing well also.
This is going to be a good year for the Yellowstone in the park. Get out there and enjoy it.
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