Fish Early... or Fish Late. Just Fish!

Despite the warm weather conditions, fishing on Jackson Hole’s rivers and streams has

held up remarkably well for experiencing nearly 3-months of high eighties with little

moisture. The release from Jackson Lake has remained steady at 1990cfs. Afternoons

have gone a little soft, so as we have been suggesting, concentrate on early and late

fishing. Early would be from 9am - 2pm and late would be 5pm - until dark.

Here in the valley Hopper season is in full swing, but two of our favorite fall insects have started; Claassenia sabulosa Stonefly, sometimes called Mutant Stone or a Nocturnal Stone and the Timpanoga hecuba Mayfly, sometimes referred to as a Snake Drake or just plain Hecuba. This is a little early for these two bugs, as with most of the hatches in the Yellowstone area this year. The Claassenias have been around for at least a couple of weeks and the Hecubas a week or so.

Here are some fly patterns that have been working for us:

DRYFLIES

• Golden Stone Waterwalker

• Dirty Peanut

• Sanchez’s PFD Hecuba

• Hi-Viz Moosetail

• Bright Yellow Panty Dropper Hopper

NYMPHS

• Sanchez’s Spandex Stone

• Coffee/Black Rubber leg

• Duracell

• AJ’s Zola Bug

• Keller’s Peach Fuzz

STREAMERS

• Sanchez’s Jig Double Bunny

• Lil’ Kim

• Sculpzilla

Fall is definitely on its way. In the evenings when the sun goes below the Tetons,

temperatures drop considerably. Nighttime temperatures have consistently been in the mid-40’s, which has helped water temperatures. As Fall marches in, days become

shorter and nights become longer, which again will help water temps. But as for right

now, I would still consider fishing early and late.

In Yellowstone National Park, the Madison and tributaries, Firehole and tributaries, and

the Gibbon and tributaries below Norris Campground remain closed.

For other up to the minute information on other Yellowstone Area waters don’t hesitate to give us call at 307-733-3270.

Until next time, good fishing!