Yellowstone National Park, June 26th, 2024

Run-off has dropped enough to make Fall River Basin streams worthy of a fishing trip. For a bit longer, any pattern that imitates an earthworm is the most effective. Next comes streamer patterns of choice.   Placing these at the top of holes and deep runs to drift to depth, then a slow retrieve is the best strategy. Make sure you have plenty of DEET for the walk through the timber.  Also be “bear aware.”  Wind still inhibits fishing on the big lakes.  Streams in the northeast corner of the Park (Lamar River, Slough, Soda Butte and Pebble Creeks) are still high with run-off but are receding.