YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
PREDOMINATE ACTIVITY, HATCHES & FOOD FORMS
JULY 16TH THRU AUGUST
Our attention does not really shift during this period from the last, but focuses primarily on the Yellowstone River and its tributaries. These streams offer some of the greatest fishing for cutthroat trout that an angler can find anywhere. The Yellowstone above the falls opens to fishing on July 15th and is a good place to avoid on that particular day unless you like overcrowded fishing conditions. Terrestrials become active during this time and the trout... lets just say they like terrestrials, very much. Many species of caddis can be found on the streams and are a significant part of any trout diet. The Yellowstone River will still have a number of salmon flys, especially early in the period.
FLY PATTERN RECOMMENDATIONS