Madison River (YNP) 7-7-2010
As of late the Madison in the Park has had some butt kicking White Miller Caddis activity. This is an early and late in the day fishery and the Caddis are especially thick in the evenings. Spent Caddis in #14 have been the fly. Most of the fish rising are smallish, though there are decent fish to be found if one looks hard.
Firehole River 7-7-2010
The Firehole has cooled down a bit, and could be a good stop in the mornings before the water heats up, but it is really time to fish elsewhere in the Park.
Gibbon River 7-7-2010
Fishing the Gibbon this time of year below the falls is mostly a game of attractor fishing with dries. Caddis are prevalent in the evenings, but there aren’t too many good fish rising to them. Above the falls the Meadows can be good in the mornings but are extremely tough to fish when there isn’t a good hatch.
Gallatin River (YNP) 7-7-2010
The Gallatin has been fishing pretty well in the Park. Caddis, PMD’s and Yellow Sallies keep the fish looking to the surface. We’ve had good luck with Yellow Stimulators,Royal Trudes, Elk Hair Caddis and PMD Parachutes.
Slough Creek 7/7/2010
Slough is dropping and clearing, but still pretty cold. Grey Drakes aren’t too far off, so be sure to pack some if headed to Slough. We have had piecemeal days on Slough with a little bit of nymphing and some dry fly fishing. The river gets in better shape for fishing on the surface everyday.
Lamar River 7/7/2010
The Lamar is dropping fast but it is still pretty dirty. Soda Butte is coming into shape though still pretty cold. Another week of good weather should be all we need for some good dry fly action, and the subsurface fishing is adequate right now.