Why we love the Yellowstone
Iconic freestone reaches with varied gradients—riffles, slicks, and banks built for terrestrials and streamers.
- Best for: hoppers/ants, dry-dropper seams, streamer banks
- Typical season: June–October (post-runoff through fall)
- Trip styles: Full-day float; multi-day road-trip options
Season & Hatches
Post-Runoff (Jun–Jul)
Salmonflies/goldens in zones; caddis & PMDs as levels settle.
High Summer
Hoppers, ants, beetles; dry-dropper along banks and seams.
Fall
Mahoganies/BWOs; streamer browns when clouds roll in.
A Day on the Yellowstone
Launch & Hunt
Pick a reach for wind/flows; start on foam lines and banks with dries.
Cover Water
Row to structure: riffle drops, grassy edges, and shade seams.
Switch Gears
Swap to droppers or streamers as light and temps shift.
