Spring fishing is in full swing here in the Yellowstone Valley. Yellowstone River temps
are crawling toward 50℉, waking up dormant trout, and our local spring creeks are full of rainbows spawning a new generation of fish to catch. Now is a great time to get on the water.
Yellowstone River
The Yellowstone is fishing very well these days, especially after water temperatures
eclipse 45 degrees, which has been during midafternoon. Many anglers are reporting
doing well on stone fly nymph patterns paired with Perdigon-style and other attractor nymphs. We've seen a few skwala adults on the banks, and we’ve also been seeing some good baetis action. Fish are looking up to emergers and dries. However, day in day out, it's the nymph putting fish in the net. With that said, don't overlook the streamer bite, which has been sporadic but is putting some big fish in the net as well.
3,020 CFS in Livingston on 4/9/26
Spring Creeks
Our spring creeks are now loaded with spawning rainbows. The fish that are eating
are focused on egg type patterns, scuds, sow bugs, midges and baetis nymphs.
Afternoon has seen some spring baetis dry action. Look for overcast days for it to really
get rolling.
Photo by Jan Axtell
