Fly Fishing Report

Date: April 16, 2008

Gallatin River

Warmer spring like weather has moved in and trout activity has increased. Fishing is excellent on the Gallatin now with everything working from rubberlegged girdle bugs to pheasant tails. Midge activity most every sunny day, which there are more of now. 380 CFS

Madison River in Yellowstone Park

Closed for the winter.

Madison River below Hebgen Dam

Winter fishing possibilities here. Small midges and san juan worms are traditional favorites until the spring. The river from Earthquake Lake to Mactee Bridge will close on March 1st. Flow 1030 cfs

Madison River below Ennis Dam

Another great winter fishing destination. Hiking up the Bear Trap can produce nice trout on small flies. 1150 cfs

Firehole River

Closed for the winter

Yellowstone River

River is fishable until January when it becomes iced over.