Freestone Fishing Report 06.15.13

Lots of great info to report today.  After  three great days of fishing, hitting some of the best available water, I am writing with much enthusiasm.  Private waters fished great this week- Armstrong Spring Creek, was fantastic with some unexpected dry fly fishing, with ants of all things.  Yesterday was the Jefferson, and we caught the elusive brown drake hatch head on.  Rising fish for most of the day, and a couple of big ones made the day absolutely perfect.  We ducked the wind, and had great dry fly fishing in JUNE.  Today was spent on private water again, and the River Why produced several great brown trout, and not a soul around...

YELLOWSTONE RIVER:  Things are still pretty iffy here, but looking good for the near future.  The river has been steadily falling, and should be perfectly green in a couple of days if things stay the same.  A little tough to row, so be careful if you go.  This river is about to get REALLY GOOD.  Current flow: 9320 cfs in town.

JEFFERSON RIVER:  The Jeff is just about perfect for fishing right now.  We had great success on dries, streamers, and nymphs this week, totally dependent on which float and weather of the day.  The usual June fare worked well: crayfish, worms, various mayfly dries, and little rainbow trout patterns.  Love the Jeff this time of year.
Current flow: 2860 cfs

MADISON RIVER:  Both sections of the Madison (Upper and Lower) are fishing well.  The Lower has PMD's, Sally's, and caddis- some reports of Salmon Flies as well (if you are into that sort of thing).  Stonefly nymphs, dead-drifted sculpins, and caddis pupa have been taking some nice fish on the Upper.  Either choice should be great right now.  Get 'em while its green
Current flow: 1340 @ Cameron and 1990 cfs below the Dam

GALLATIN RIVER:  Still terribly high and dirty.  Fish somewhere else...
Current flow:  see above

MISSOURI RIVER:  PMD's.  Caddis.  The river is unbelievably low and the fish are chowing dry flies right now.  This week is looking to only get better.  Strange to see the river so low in June, but we will take it. For now.
Current flow: 3180 cfs