Show Fishing I D e s 1 is at times less predictable than early or late in the season their presence still exists and any void is filled by Snatch for most any technique it Yellowstone cutthroat terrestrial insects such as ants beetles was the leeim dries to hoppers and crickets which in some tcciningly designed to eat ' instances makes “matching the hatch" ju- ns spectacular visual action and ' It bit more elementary hooksets a timed in destroy perfectly almost pies without saying that other Though an estimated 75 JDOO than traveling to where they live anglers test their skills in the ' Yellowstone's waters each year many watching them rise is one of flythem during this midsummer of most ("idling's amazing experiences 1 in last the v Saturday period virtually unlimited access and pen from fishahlc water allows for plenty of Mav to the first Sunday in November elbow room Keeping in mind that the park's fishing season provides most park anglers Venture only artglcrs with ample opportunity to a of and taste variety slightly beyond the confines of their explore few scenarios And while car finding space usually doesn’t things can hatch haetis season on an early require a heroic effort surpass : the fircholc or the hunt for a The longest largest and perhaps trophy fall brown on the Madison River a most notable river in the park the Yellowstone is logical place to start (chance to throw hoppers to lazy all is an experience From the wild Thorofarc region and j slimmer cutthroats it s own the hallowed water of Buffalo Ford to rUnolT and the the (rand and Black Canyons the following Yellowstone offers everything from midsummer and fall "are prime time for the park’s cuttS easy roadside access to remote With in elevation averaging 7(MM) backcountry complete with hears feet runoff is typically late in Solitude is easy to find though anglers would be advised to use caution when f Yellowstone with notable cutthroat : fisheries such Us the Iamar and doing so as grizzlies are reality and the Yellowstone River sometimes clearing climb out is ajw’ays somehow longer ' late-ais as y than the way in Large and often early to i also late fakes coming on many unassuming at first glance the ' Yellowstone s currents can also take though often occurring just prior to Yellowstone lake’s opening day of the wade fisherman by surprise 15 is June The result of such that the Qffcring" prolific aquatic insect cutthroat angler can take a fairly laid activity anglers could fun into just hick approach by waiting for the long about anything on the Yellowstone And while certain situations on the day's ant warmth of July and August be it said could that mcist accessible water may call for Though aquatic insect life during these months exacting midge and mayfly patterns Yellowstone i id! ’ s AVI mid-jul- Ice-o- ut ’ C MT ' 1 rfa t i o'rfsl Intermountain more adventurous canyon "anglers will often find that a selection of "attractor patterns will fit the bill' And as mentioned previously terrestrial insects are a staple and necessary part of the summer selection The Lunar River running through the heart of one of the most picturesque valleys in the Park is' another terrific option Kasily accessible this is prime cutthroat country Smaller and more delicate than the Yellowstone the Lunar offers easy wading and prime meadow fishing with attractor dries and terrestrials Though all cutthroats seem for beetles they’re a to have must have on the Lunar Move slowly and watch carefully as the less obvious spots might hold sipping fish Though often regarded as more ' of “backcountry" destination the infamous Slough Creek is yet another top choice of cutthroat anglers And while access to the three meadow sections does require effort mie shouldn’t necessarily expect a solitary experience particularly in the first " meadow ( )bviouslv the longer the walk the fewer folks you’ll encounter Fither waythe experience is still phenomenal and worth the energy Be prepared to get tricky as the educated fish can get technical Yet while one day might call for midge patterns and fix tippett the next might igall for giant foam crickets or hopiper$ Those not in for the hike can fish the stretch below the campground but be prepared for challenges hercas well lookingfora bit more as fish may he I April 2004 27 than the average Royal Wtilff It goes without saying that Yellowstone Lake is (mother prime locale and while the threat of lake trout on the lake's cutthroat fishery exists and the magnitude of the lake can be overwhelming! neither should stop you front wetting a line Although terrestrials may not be the top choice here few things are finer than throwing Parachute Adams to cutthroats as they cruise for callihaetis mayflies This midsummer hatch enough to watch for from the bank or in a tube - in its absence black Wooly Buggers and I lare s Far nymphs can do the trick The list ofviable cutthroat fisheries in the park is long - these are some of the more popular options and only a start Don’t hesitate to explore the endless opportunities that exist When it gets right clown to it few trout are as cooperative as the Yellowstone cutthroat Perhaps ' therein lies the reason for our attraction No matter howone chooses to look at it the experience of fishing Yellowstone National Park is one not to be missed ' Anglers should note that Yellowstone fishing permit costs have been raised this season to: $15 for 1 days $20 for 7 days or $15 a season All fees collected from licenses are put into park conservation programs helping not only to manage the ' " unique fishery that exists hutto ensure that our cxpcrjcuCeand those ' to come will be much the same as those who could tell us the (ale |