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Yellowstone River Fishing Report: Clear Water, Rising Temps, and Hungry Trout
Published 1 year, 1 month ago
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Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Yellowstone River fishing report for March 24, 2025. The weather's been warming up nicely, with highs around 50°F today. Sunrise was at 7:12 AM and sunset will be at 7:38 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.
The Yellowstone's running clear and low for this time of year, sitting at about 698 CFS near Corwin. Water temps are still chilly, hovering in the low 40s. Despite the cold water, we're seeing some good action as fish start to get more active.
Rainbows and browns have been the main catches lately, with a few cutthroats mixed in. Most folks are having luck nymphing with smaller patterns like Pheasant Tails, Copper Johns, and Zebra Midges in sizes 16-20. Don't forget to trail an egg pattern or San Juan Worm - those have been hot tickets too.
For you streamer junkies, now's the time to start chucking the big stuff. Olive and black Woolly Buggers, Sculpzillas, and Sparkle Minnows have been moving some nice fish. Let 'em sink and strip slow.
If you're itching for some dry fly action, keep an eye out for midges and the occasional Blue-Winged Olive hatch. A size 18-20 Griffith's Gnat or Parachute Adams can do the trick if you spot risers.
For you spin fishing folks, Panther Martins and small Rapalas in gold or rainbow trout patterns have been producing. Don't forget about the good ol' Mepps spinner too - can't go wrong with a classic.
Hot spots to check out: The stretch from Yankee Jim Canyon down to Emigrant has been fishing well. For a shot at bigger browns, try the lower river near Big Timber. If you're looking for some solitude, the section below Livingston towards Grey Cliff has been less crowded.
Remember, it's still early season, so dress warm and be careful wading. The bite's been best mid-day when the sun's high, so no need for that crack-of-dawn start. Tight lines, folks!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
The Yellowstone's running clear and low for this time of year, sitting at about 698 CFS near Corwin. Water temps are still chilly, hovering in the low 40s. Despite the cold water, we're seeing some good action as fish start to get more active.
Rainbows and browns have been the main catches lately, with a few cutthroats mixed in. Most folks are having luck nymphing with smaller patterns like Pheasant Tails, Copper Johns, and Zebra Midges in sizes 16-20. Don't forget to trail an egg pattern or San Juan Worm - those have been hot tickets too.
For you streamer junkies, now's the time to start chucking the big stuff. Olive and black Woolly Buggers, Sculpzillas, and Sparkle Minnows have been moving some nice fish. Let 'em sink and strip slow.
If you're itching for some dry fly action, keep an eye out for midges and the occasional Blue-Winged Olive hatch. A size 18-20 Griffith's Gnat or Parachute Adams can do the trick if you spot risers.
For you spin fishing folks, Panther Martins and small Rapalas in gold or rainbow trout patterns have been producing. Don't forget about the good ol' Mepps spinner too - can't go wrong with a classic.
Hot spots to check out: The stretch from Yankee Jim Canyon down to Emigrant has been fishing well. For a shot at bigger browns, try the lower river near Big Timber. If you're looking for some solitude, the section below Livingston towards Grey Cliff has been less crowded.
Remember, it's still early season, so dress warm and be careful wading. The bite's been best mid-day when the sun's high, so no need for that crack-of-dawn start. Tight lines, folks!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI