The following report is by Yellowstone Country Fly Fishing out of Livingston, MT:
This report is valid October 5 through October 20 or so.
Public Reservoirs – Low Elevation: Better than they were during the summer, but we don’t think a whole lot about these lakes in the fall. Maybe go strip giant streamers on Toston Reservoir looking for a pike?
Public Reservoirs – High Elevation (Hebgen, etc.): Will fish well on calm mornings, though they’re a long way from here. Definitely focus on the inlets to all lakes that hold brown trout, as the trout will be staging if not already running.
Private Lakes: This is PRIME TIME on the private lakes. The fish get aggressive with the first big cooldown and put on the feedbags in preparation for a long winter. Fish leeches and streamers in the #6-12 range, a big one with a smaller trailer.
Beartooth Lakes: The recent heavy snow and cold at high elevations means these lakes are done until next July.
Photo credit: Annette Shaff
