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All of Yellowstone is currently closed to fishing but will reopen this
Saturday,
May 25, 2002. As of this writing the snow-water equivalent of the Upper
Yellowstone-Madison Basin stands at 80% of normal.
We have been unable to locate a copy of the 2002 Yellowstone Fishing
Regulations, whether in print or on the web so be sure to pick up a copy
when you purchase your fishing permit. There may be changes we are
unaware of and therefore unable to pass along in this report.
As of last Sunday, May 19, Lewis Lake was still a sheet of ice.
Whether it will be ready for opening day is anybody's guess. When the
ice does go away (which is often the first week of June), expect very
good fishing.
The Firehole River is one stream you can expect good, including dry
fly, fishing on Opening Day. Pale Morning Duns in sizes 16 and 14 along
with a size 16 Charcoal Caddis are the predominant hatches. Make sure
you have a good selection of flies as you may need to fish dries,
emergers or nymphs. Firehole trout can get very selective.
Like last year, Yellowstone Lake will not open until June 15.
While a Wyoming fishing license in not required in
Yellowstone, a Yellowstone fishing permit is. They can usually be
obtained at entrance stations, Old Faithful, Grant Village and other
locations throughout the park. Prices are $10 for ten days or $20 for
the full season.
Yellowstone
Fishing Report Archives
Guy Turck
High Country Flies
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