Fishing report, July 9th 2009
The big story this week is that the Yellowstone is finally fishable. The water clarity is about 1’-2’ and a nice green color with levels at 9,800 CFS. Even though it rained all day yesterday, the feeder streams are still running clear and have feeding fish gathered at their mouths. Anglers will find a buffet full of fish food consisting of PMD’s, Green Drakes, Caddis, Golden Stones and a few Salmon Flies. The best angling approach is still from a boat, but it won’t be long and the wading fishermen will be able to fish their favorite holes.
The Gallatin is still running a little high and dirty but the fishing has steadily improved over the last few days. If you’re still looking to get your Salmon Fly fix and keep your trip close to town, you should look to the canyon near Big Sky. Anglers are still finding big bugs and feeding trout in this area. If you prefer to stay on the valley floor you’ll find Baetis, PMD’s, Golden Stones, and Caddis on the menu. The wading is still a little sketchy, so be careful and try to fish with a friend.
The upper Madison is still the place to be for the die hard Salmon Fly hunter. The hatch has moved to the Three Dollar Bridge area and is fishing well. If you still need to chase the big bugs, be prepared to have company. Tuesday night 27 cars were parked at the bridge. A wise fisherman will show up early and fish until the crowds arrive and come back in the evening after the mob is too pooped to fish. The giant Stone Flies are still the star of the show, but, make sure you have a hand full of PMD’s, Caddis, and Golden Stones.
Between the up and down water levels and the bikini hatch, the lower Madison has been a frustrating chunk of water to fish lately. The better fishing reports are coming from the Bear Trap canyon, but they still aren’t the consistent fish stories we like to hear. If you do find your self on the lower Madison, focus on the evenings when the floaters have gone home and the fish have had a little piece and quiet. The water from Warm Springs to Black’s Ford is easy to access for a few hours of fishing after work and can be a good place to find some dry fly action. The bugs of choice will be Golden Stones, PMD’s, and Caddis.
The Gallatin is still running a little high and dirty but the fishing has steadily improved over the last few days. If you’re still looking to get your Salmon Fly fix and keep your trip close to town, you should look to the canyon near Big Sky. Anglers are still finding big bugs and feeding trout in this area. If you prefer to stay on the valley floor you’ll find Baetis, PMD’s, Golden Stones, and Caddis on the menu. The wading is still a little sketchy, so be careful and try to fish with a friend.
The upper Madison is still the place to be for the die hard Salmon Fly hunter. The hatch has moved to the Three Dollar Bridge area and is fishing well. If you still need to chase the big bugs, be prepared to have company. Tuesday night 27 cars were parked at the bridge. A wise fisherman will show up early and fish until the crowds arrive and come back in the evening after the mob is too pooped to fish. The giant Stone Flies are still the star of the show, but, make sure you have a hand full of PMD’s, Caddis, and Golden Stones.
Between the up and down water levels and the bikini hatch, the lower Madison has been a frustrating chunk of water to fish lately. The better fishing reports are coming from the Bear Trap canyon, but they still aren’t the consistent fish stories we like to hear. If you do find your self on the lower Madison, focus on the evenings when the floaters have gone home and the fish have had a little piece and quiet. The water from Warm Springs to Black’s Ford is easy to access for a few hours of fishing after work and can be a good place to find some dry fly action. The bugs of choice will be Golden Stones, PMD’s, and Caddis.
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