FISHING REPORT 06.02.2013

As of today, things are in flux... as always this time of year.  June is a month of day-to-day conditions, everything dependent on weather, flows, and clarity.  So here in a nutshell, is the report.

The Yellowstone River was FANTASTIC this weekend but, it is on the rise again, and probably will not be an option going forward.  The river jumped about 1000 cfs today, and should be fully blown out again by the time this hits the internet.  It was wonderful to sneak in a couple of days here in early June though.  CURRENT FLOW: High, pretty dirty at 8000+

In spite of the varying reports coming from the Jefferson River right now, the Jeff is marginal at best.  Dedicated streamer fishermen may move a few good ones, and nymphing this time of year (focusing on the slow water, or close to the inside) will produce some fish, but there are much better options right now. CURRENT FLOW:  2500 cfs

Both the Upper Madison and Lower Madison River are fishing well as of this writing.  Nymphing has been the "go to", but some decent streamer fishing has been reported as well.  Both sections are "greenish" but definitely worth fishing.  I love both of these sections under these conditions, some of the biggest fish of the year.  CURRENT FLOW:  Upper Madison 1460 @ Cameron  Lower Madison 1430

The Gallatin River is pretty good above Taylor Fork, clarity is there and the fish are eating.  Personally, I have not made the trip, but trusted sources are catching them up there.  Not a bad option if you want to have a nice drive, and catch some nice canyon rainbows. 
CURRENT FLOW: 2070 cfs

The Missouri River has been fantastic.  Some dry fly fishing and streamer action to be had, but the nymphing has been great.  A variety of bugs are hatching, and the fish are eating.  The Mo is at a great level right now, and probably the best option right now- business as usual in June.  I am headed here tomorrow and I cannot wait.  June is as good as it gets on the Missouri River.
CURRENT FLOW: 3970 cfs

Please feel free to contact me regarding fly suggestions for any of the above rivers.  Thanks for reading, go fishing.