The Gardner is almost done for the year. While there is still some good fishing to be had, things have really slowed down. Flows are down quite a bit, forcing anglers to work the pools and deeper runs more than usual.
The upper river is done for this year. Down lower, keep an eye out for BWOs on the cloudy days. Seems like the hatch is best from about 1 in the afternoon to after 4. Swinging soft hackles is a great way to fish this hatch.
Streamers are also productive in the mornings and evenings, especially on cloudy days. There are some big browns that have moved up from the Yellowstone in the river, and a streamer is the best way to hook up with one of them. Nymphing with stonefly patterns and larger bead head nymphs has been very productive as well.
Tags: River - YNP - Gardner
