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While a Wyoming fishing license in not required in
Yellowstone, a Yellowstone fishing permit is mandatory. 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.
Remember to check the Yellowstone fishing
regulations regarding permits, permanently closed areas, and special
fishing regulations before venturing out to the water.
Madison River
Now is the time to start fishing the Madison River for the staging
Brown Trout. Famous runs like the Barns Holes and Bakers Holes have seen
more fisherman than trout lately but that is going to change as we get
further into October. Try swinging small streamer patterns such as Brown
Ostrich Leeches and Olive or Black Matukas. Technique is important here.
Ideally you need a sink tip line and to fish the established runs thoroughly
with a down and across cast, mending to keep the fly down at the river
bottom. The fishing is typically better in the early morning and
late evening. Fishing is open on the Madison until the first
weekend in November or until weather forces the closure of the Park
roads.
Firehole River
The Firehole is coming back to fishable water temperatures. Small
mayflies and midges are the rule here in the fall. Look for Blue winged
Olives in size 18 and 20. Gray Midges in sizes 20 and 22 will also be
seen out on the Firehole. Also of note is the nymph fishing. Try small
midge nymphs in the drop off riffles for the Brown Trout in the Firehole
that average around 12 inches.
Lamar River & Slough Creek
Fishing in the Lamar valley has remained good into the fall. Slough Creek
and the Lamar River have seen a fair amount of pressure and the fish have become quite
selective. A long drift is the ticket in this situation. Beatis
and Midges will be the rule as the days get shorter and the water temperatures
cool. Emergent patterns have worked best with nymphing being quite
productive in the deeper runs. Putting a small beetle or ant over these actively feeding
fish can minimize their selectivity. Hoppers have still been hopping
around but in fewer numbers. Fishing grasshopper patterns in the
afternoons is still turning fish.
For further direction or up to the minute reports call us at 1-877-732-1987.
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