Small Streams 10-15-2009
Many of these have good BWO activity. This includes the Fall, Teton, Portneuf, and Warm rivers, and Birch, Stump, Tincup, and Beaver creeks. If the BWOs are not active on any small waters, small beadhead nymphs will produce.
October 2009
Yellowstone Park 10-15-2009
Big attraction here are the brown trout runs. Hebgen ‘bows and browns are in the Madison River system. They are moving into the Lewis River between Lewis and Shoshone lakes as well as just below Lewis Lake. Soon they will be in the Gardner River and the Snake River. Break out your streamers! If that does not suit your fishing preferences, BWOs are active on the Firehole, Gibbon and Madison rivers.
Mainstem Snake River 10-15-2009
Browns are moving throughout the river, so streamer fishing is productive. Big rainbows are also responding to streamers. There are several walk-in locations along the river. Many are just a few minutes from town. Stop by the shop and we can point some out to you.
Henry’s Lake 10-15-2009
The big question is whether or not you can take the weather! Action is picking up, but wind, ice in guides, and chilly temperatures mean you must have resolve. No need to get far out on the lake as fish are heading for the shallow water, so concentrate your efforts there. Small leech patterns in fall colors will do just fine.
Henry’s Fork 10-15-2009
Take your pick: streamers or BWO life cycle patterns. Browns are getting more active on the lower river as spawning season is just around the corner. Any streamer pattern will do if you place it in the right spot., and low loight conditions make for better chances. On overcast days, BWO activity begins a bit earlier and seems more intense. So pick your preference; streamers or BWOs. Or do a combination.
Southwestern Montana 10-10-2009
Best brown trout action will be found on the Madison River above Hebgen Lake and between Hebgen and Quake lakes. On the Beaverhead River browns are active throughout. Have those streamer patterns ready!
Yellowstone Park 10-10-2009
Big action here are brown trout runs in the Lewis, Madison, Gibbon and lower Firehole (below the falls) rivers. Other than that, the BWOs are active on the Firehole, Madison, and Gibbon rivers. Be prepared for winter conditions throughout the Park. That means have proper clothing and driving habits.
Still Waters 10-10-2009
That Chesterfield and Daniels reservoirs are now filling is good news for next year. Using midge pupa patterns under an indicator is producing well in both places provided one can find the taking depth. Weeds are starting to break up on Springfield Reservoir, so more open water is available there. Midge pupa and small leech patterns will work there.
Small Streams 10-10-2009
The cold weather will slow activity on several of these, but some remain very fishable. Hoppers are gone from most, but BWOS and caddis remain active. Small bead head nymphs, BWO life cycle patterns, and small leech patterns remain effective on such as the Blackfoot, Portneuf, Warm and Teton rivers and Birch, Crow, Stump, Tincup, Robinson, and Palisades creeks.
Salmon River Steelhead 10-10-2009
Looks like the best run of steelhead in years is on its way up the river. Already some folks have tales of success, but the best days lay ahead. Visit us for up to date information and to acquire the best equipment for encountering these great fish.