Yellowstone has stabilized some but hard to say what is going to happen. It is flowing under 10,000 CFS at Livingston which is still pretty darn high for good fishing and for safe conditions. It is flowing a little over 7,000 CFS at Corwin which is a good level if there are big salmonflies out...the Yellowstone is day to day at best right now!
If you are looking for a little something more consistent than the Yellowstone River right now, consider one of the Paradise Valley spring creeks of DePuy's and Armstrong's. The Paradise Valley spring creeks offer some of the most challenging fly fishing conditions for wild trout in the world. These technical fisheries originate from underground aquifers and flow cold and clear year round. The biomass in the spring creeks are astounding and trout densities are extremely high. The combination of abundant food options and gin clear waters produce conditions that require stealth and match the hatch presentation. Many anglers consider spring creek fly fishing to be the ultimate challenge in the sport.
Best Flies for the Yellowstone River Right Now:
Big, ugly bugs close to the bank.
Current Conditions:
Dropping and going to legitimately in play here very soon.
The Month Ahead:
Early for sure, but going to get really good here really soon!