MISSOURI RIVER: 21,900 CFS below Holter Dam
The MO is big, but clear and fishing well. Hopefully it is not going to get much bigger than today. The name of the game up here is nymphing, the worm is still getting them, but some other big bugs are working as well. The big fish on the Missouri are eating small fish as well as PMD, caddis, and Sally nymphs. The usual worm and scud/sowbug combo is working best near the dam, but below the fish are eating streamers, crays, worms, and aforementioned nymphs. Should be quite busy on the MO this weekend, as it is still the best available option, and it is a holiday weekend.
LOWER MADISON: 6,390 CFS below Ennis Dam
The Lower is fishing well, do not let the clarity fool you. Again, the fishing is all subsurface, but he fish are cooperating very well. Personally, I love fishing the Lower when it is FULL of water- the big boys seem to let their guard down when it is ripping over there. Bring your favorite crayfish pattern, some caddis nymphs, and some small stonefly nymphs.
UPPER MADISON: 3,290 CFS at Kirby
Good reports coming in from the guys fishing the wade section above Lyon's bridge. The clarity is way better up there, but remember, no fishing from the boat. Stonefly nymphs, worms, and larger beadheads are all taking good fish. Below Squaw Creek, the clarity basically goes away, and that is that. This river, like all of the rivers listed below, will fish very well this year. August, September, and October is going to be fantastic all across the board.
YELLOWSTONE RIVER: 35,200 CFS at Livingston
Punched, like really blown out. Bigger today than I have ever seen it. Not an option at all right now. Probably a month from now, but when it comes around- look out.
GALLATIN RIVER: 6,710 CFS at Gallatin Gateway
The Gallatin is currently quite big for such a small river. Better clarity above Taylor Fork, but all and all, the river is marginal at best. I heard today that House Rock is a full two feet under water. For those of you that know of this famous rock, that should put things in perspective.
JEFFERSON RIVER: 9,190 CFS at Silver Star
High, but dropping fast. This awesome piece of water is going to come around very soon. Stay tuned. Not much going on as of today, but any day now....
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Fishing report 06.14.11
Not much has changed since our last report: the Missouri is the BEST option right now- lots of great fish being caught nymphing deep, the Lower Madison is kind of fishing in spite of the high flows and dirty water, and the the upper reaches of the Gallatin and Madison are both giving up fish to the persistent anglers out there.
Missouri River: 13,500 below Holter Dam
The Mo is still fishing quite well, and the flows out of the dam have actually dropped a little bit. The game is nymphing with worms, scuds, sow bugs, and caddis nymphs. The clarity is a bit compromised at the mouths of the creeks, and immediately downstream of the two major tribs. Fish deep, and fish the soft water, and you will be rewarded.
Yellowstone River: 22,400 cfs at Livingston
Punched and high, too dirty and dangerous to even think about as of today.
Madison River: 3,390 cfs at Kirby Ranch and 4,800 cfs below Ennis Dam
The 3 dollar bridge area has been giving up some nice fish, and the Lower Madison (closer to Bozeman) has been fishing fairly well. The Lower would be my choice of the two right now. Crayfish, stonefly nymphs, caddis pupa, and sparkle worms right now. I fished it a few days back, and we did quite well.
Jefferson River: 9,690 cfs at Silver Star
Punched. Like, really blown. I looked at the river on Saturday, and it was as big as I have ever seen it. The flows have come down a bit as of today, but still not an option at all.
Gallatin River: 5,160 cfs at Gallatin Gateway
If you want to fish the Gallatin, I suggest going way up and above Taylor Fork. The Taylor Fork is the main sediment producer right now, and that being said, the water above it is not clean by any means, but cleaner. Nymphing the soft water will produce some fish. Use the normal high water rig on the Gallatin- big stonefly nymphs, and SJ worms.
The fishing is not "done" right now, you just have to choose your destinations carefully.
Missouri River: 13,500 below Holter Dam
The Mo is still fishing quite well, and the flows out of the dam have actually dropped a little bit. The game is nymphing with worms, scuds, sow bugs, and caddis nymphs. The clarity is a bit compromised at the mouths of the creeks, and immediately downstream of the two major tribs. Fish deep, and fish the soft water, and you will be rewarded.
Yellowstone River: 22,400 cfs at Livingston
Punched and high, too dirty and dangerous to even think about as of today.
Madison River: 3,390 cfs at Kirby Ranch and 4,800 cfs below Ennis Dam
The 3 dollar bridge area has been giving up some nice fish, and the Lower Madison (closer to Bozeman) has been fishing fairly well. The Lower would be my choice of the two right now. Crayfish, stonefly nymphs, caddis pupa, and sparkle worms right now. I fished it a few days back, and we did quite well.
Jefferson River: 9,690 cfs at Silver Star
Punched. Like, really blown. I looked at the river on Saturday, and it was as big as I have ever seen it. The flows have come down a bit as of today, but still not an option at all.
Gallatin River: 5,160 cfs at Gallatin Gateway
If you want to fish the Gallatin, I suggest going way up and above Taylor Fork. The Taylor Fork is the main sediment producer right now, and that being said, the water above it is not clean by any means, but cleaner. Nymphing the soft water will produce some fish. Use the normal high water rig on the Gallatin- big stonefly nymphs, and SJ worms.
The fishing is not "done" right now, you just have to choose your destinations carefully.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Fishing Report 06.03.11
Missouri River: 14,300 cfs below Holter Dam
The MO is holding steady, and still fishing quite well. The nymphing has been outstanding with a variety of sub-surface fare. Worms, scuds, PT's, some caddis stuff, well, you name it. The water is high, but clear. Get this if you can.
Madison River: 2,640 cfs at Kirby, 3,330 below Ennis Dam
Mixed reports from throughout the Madison Valley. The fishing has been spotty, the fish are tight to the banks, and in the deeper, slower runs. Look for the Madison to get dirtier in the next few days, as the water is coming in again.
Jefferson River: 6,290 cfs at Silver Star
Dropped, but still super dirty. Definitely not a good option right now.
Yellowstone River: 11,100 cfs at Livingston
The fishable window on the Stone has closed. The river was actually low enough and clear enough to fish for a few days, but was not fishing well. That has ended. The river is up again, and more than likely the Stone is out for quite sometime.
Gallatin River: 2,470 cfs at Gateway
The Gallatin dropped for a short while as well, but is back up and back out. Look to the dam controlled rivers for the next few weeks.
Don't let the runoff scare you, just go to the right rivers, and you will have great fishing. Feel free to contact us with questions, suggestions, tips, etc. Drop us an email, or give us a call. Thanks for reading.
The MO is holding steady, and still fishing quite well. The nymphing has been outstanding with a variety of sub-surface fare. Worms, scuds, PT's, some caddis stuff, well, you name it. The water is high, but clear. Get this if you can.
Madison River: 2,640 cfs at Kirby, 3,330 below Ennis Dam
Mixed reports from throughout the Madison Valley. The fishing has been spotty, the fish are tight to the banks, and in the deeper, slower runs. Look for the Madison to get dirtier in the next few days, as the water is coming in again.
Jefferson River: 6,290 cfs at Silver Star
Dropped, but still super dirty. Definitely not a good option right now.
Yellowstone River: 11,100 cfs at Livingston
The fishable window on the Stone has closed. The river was actually low enough and clear enough to fish for a few days, but was not fishing well. That has ended. The river is up again, and more than likely the Stone is out for quite sometime.
Gallatin River: 2,470 cfs at Gateway
The Gallatin dropped for a short while as well, but is back up and back out. Look to the dam controlled rivers for the next few weeks.
Don't let the runoff scare you, just go to the right rivers, and you will have great fishing. Feel free to contact us with questions, suggestions, tips, etc. Drop us an email, or give us a call. Thanks for reading.
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