Freestone Fly Fishing Outfitters Fishing Report 06.30.13

YELLOWSTONE RIVER:  Wow, there is no place in the world that I would rather fish right now than the Yellowstone River.  Day long action, bugs of every shape, type and size are hatching, and the fish are chowing.  Aside from some VERY dirty water below the Shields River today, the river was in great shape.  Floated through town, and really got em.  Mayfly stuff in the AM, Sallies mid-day, and caddis in the afternoon.  This the best fishing in Montana- hands down.
Current Flow: 6,790 cfs at Livingston
MISSOURI RIVER:  The Mo is still fishing well, although the dreaded grass is beginning to show, and that is always a hassle. PMD's, good Little Sally action, caddis, and some nocturnal stones throughout.  The Missouri is always a good option...
Current Flow: 3,230 cfs below Holter Dam
GALLATIN RIVER:  The Gallatin River has cleared and fished quite well this week.  I had one of my best big fish days this year in here, and everything was just great, and then it rained yesterday.  Really rained, and the river got a bit of color again.  We will be back in here very soon, and the good fishing will come right back.  Lots of bugs- PMD's, caddis, and some stone fly action.  You can fish however you like right now and catch fish- it is that good.
Current Flow: 1,590 cfs at Gallatin Gateway
JEFFERSON RIVER:  The Jefferson River fished quite well this week, but the dreaded grass is floating here.  The morning bite has been really strong, and the action just sort of peters out around 2.  Until it cools a bit, and that grass settles out, I would go elsewhere.  It hurts me to say this..
Current Flow: 1,600 cfs at Twin Bridges
MADISON RIVER:  Salmon flies are still going strong on the upper portion of the Upper Madison, lots of caddis, some PMD's, and Sallies here too.  The river is a little light on water, but is still fishing well.  The Lower Madison is full of tube-folk, and is running quite low.  A dawn patrol or evening gig is in order right now if you would actually like to enjoy your fishing experience.  I did hear of a 25" brown that was caught on a dry, but I have been living on the Yellowstone right now.
Current Flow: 984 cfs at Cameron and 1,260 below Ennis Dam