From The River's Edge:
Current Conditions & Fishing Strategy
8/14 The Yellowstone has finally opened upstream of highway 89, but remains closed after 2pm below 89. With this in mind start thinking about fishing these upper stretches with hoppers and large attactor patterns when the wind starts to pick up and blow these terrestrials into the river. Otherwise the bugger-bead combo will be a productive approach if the surface activity isn't producing. Streamer fishing has had it's moments so keep the box handy. Rainstorms have changed the water clarity on occasion so be open to fish a number of places before you go. GIVE US A CALL OR STOP BY FOR A MORE UP TO DATE REPORT!
Recommended Fly Patterns
Streamers:
Girdle Bug, Zirdle, Zonkers, JJ Special, Yuk Bug, Crown Jewel, Buggers,
Silvey's sculpin, Bighorn Bugger.
Dries:
Yellow PMX, Parachute Caddis, Chubby Chernobyl Black, JC Special Gray, Royal Wulff #10, Grand Hopper
Nymphs:
Rubberlegs Olive/Brown, Rubberlegs Rusty Olive, Diamond Soft Hackle, Superflash Pheasant Tail, SH Hares Ear, Lightning Bug, SH Copper John, hungarian caddis.
Yellowstone River Flows
Corwin Springs:
Average Flow: 3040cfs
Current Flow: 1540cfs