On the Fly Magazine: The Greater Yellowstone Fishing Guide

Fishing Report
Friday, June 29 2007 / 2:16 PM

Location: Greater Yellowstone Region

Well folks,
Summer is definitely here. It’s HOT!!! The fishing on area rivers has been top notch. Get out there and enjoy it.

Snake : The Snake in Jackson Hole has been producing well. The water is in great shape in the below Wilson and good shape up high. The flows are stable and the Cutties are hittin’. Of course, streamers and nymphs are bringing in some nice fish but all stretches have been seeing good dry fly activity also. There have been some decent caddis hatches recently as well as plenty of golden stones in the air. If you’re out in the middle of the day, try attractor patterns with a yellow, tan, or red body. Don’t be afraid of throwing those big foam bugs in your box either. However, if you aren’t drawing strikes from decent fish of them, try something smaller.

Tribs : The Gros Ventre has been fishing exceptionally well. Basica attractors out there right now. Try smaller sized wooly buggers in deep holes. You will be suprised at some of the fish that come out of the depths up there. There are numerous pull outs on the Gros Ventre. The best are the ones that leave you way above the river. Talk the walk….it’s worth it!

Pacific Creek is also fishing well. The water in that creek diminishes as the season progresses, so get out while you can. Basic attractors are your best bet up there too. Chartruse stimulators are a staple for me at this time of year walking Pacific Creek. You will find some great water right off the hwy but a drive up to the forest service boundary can be very rewarding. There is an excellent trail should you decide to walk up stream from the top lot/campground. Makes for a great day of fishing and hiking in relative solotude.

South Fork : The South Fork has really turned on over the last week. The salmon flies are already up in the canyon and should be at the dam before the 4th of July! The lower river is fishing well with a variety of dries, including big salmon fly patterns. The Canyon is in good shape as well for both dries and nymphs. Rubber legs will pull in great fish. The upper river is still fishing well with streamer and nymphs but has seen some pmd’s as well as caddis and stones. So, you can bet just about any of those will work for you.

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Good fishin’ from the On the Fly Crew.