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Yellowstone National Park Fishing Report 8.4.25

Yellowstone National Park Fishing Report 8.4.25

The following report is by Yellowstone Angler out of Livingston, MT:

The north east corner of the park has been fishing well, especially during certain times of the day.  PMD’s have been coming mid-morning, size #16-18.  In the afternoon it terrestrial time with ants, beetles, and hoppers.  

If you can hike a little, that opens a lot more doors for better fishing with less pressure. Let one of our guides show you the way!

Give us a call for the latest report or to book a trip! 1-406-222-7130.

Your YNP backcountry awaits!  Photo: Joe Sherman

Slough Creek – as pretty as it gets.  Photo: Joe Sherman 

Recommended Flies: 

Green and Grey Drakes #12-14

Harrop Green Drake Emergers #12-14

Harrop Short Wing Emergers PMD #16-18

PMD Sparkle Dun #16-20

PMD Compara Dun #16-20

Larimer’s Sally #16-18

Yellow Stimulator #14-16

Geroge’s Brownstone #8-10, tung rubberlegs #8-10

Leadeye stingers #4-6, mini dungeons, #4 micro dungeons #6

Various buggers, sparkle minnows #4-8

Hi-Vis Elk Hair Caddis #12-18

Butch Caddis #16-18

CDC Caddis Emergers #14-16

Tung Jig Prince #16-18

Hoppers #8-12

Flying Ants #16-20

Beetles #14-18

John Sandbo with a the fish of the day!  Guide: Joe Sherman, Feature Photo: Betsy Sandbo

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