VOL. 14 · NO. 32 August 3, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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Yellowstone National Park Fishing Report 8.4.25

Slough Creek is as pretty as it gets—and right now, it’s fishing just as good…

The following report is by Yellowstone Angler out of Livingston, MT:

The north east corner of the park has been fishing well, especially during certain times of the day.  PMD’s have been coming mid-morning, size #16-18.  In the afternoon it terrestrial time with ants, beetles, and hoppers.  

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If you can hike a little, that opens a lot more doors for better fishing with less pressure. Let one of our guides show you the way!

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Your YNP backcountry awaits!  Photo: Joe Sherman

Slough Creek – as pretty as it gets.  Photo: Joe Sherman 

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Recommended Flies: 

Green and Grey Drakes #12-14

Harrop Green Drake Emergers #12-14

Harrop Short Wing Emergers PMD #16-18

PMD Sparkle Dun #16-20

PMD Compara Dun #16-20

Larimer’s Sally #16-18

Yellow Stimulator #14-16

Geroge’s Brownstone #8-10, tung rubberlegs #8-10

Leadeye stingers #4-6, mini dungeons, #4 micro dungeons #6

Various buggers, sparkle minnows #4-8

Hi-Vis Elk Hair Caddis #12-18

Butch Caddis #16-18

CDC Caddis Emergers #14-16

Tung Jig Prince #16-18

Hoppers #8-12

Flying Ants #16-20

Beetles #14-18

John Sandbo with a the fish of the day!  Guide: Joe Sherman, Feature Photo: Betsy Sandbo


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