July 1, 2026

CFS: 1199

FLIES: Firebead sow bug, North fork Specials, Purple Prince, Jigged Prince, Walt’s Worm, Lucent prince, Prince, San Juan worm, Bloody Mary, Pheasant Tail, Midge pupa, Jigged Meathead, Drag Queen, Sculpzilla, Mini Dungeon, Slump Buster, Thin Mint, PMD, Caddis, and midges

CONDITIONS: The low Sho is currently clear from the dam down to cottonwood creek. From there on down the river becomes more and more murky due to irrigation return but is still more than fishable. Nymphing and streamer fishing has been the most consistent.

July 1, 2026

CFS: 1125

FLIES: poxyback sow, yum-yum sow, Herford’s magic, Various worm patterns and colors, thin mints, Midges, BWO’s, Firebead sow, purple and pink lucent perdigon’s, black Spanish bullet, Ice cream cones, Sculpzilla, Rusty Tombone, Montana Mouthwash.

CONDITIONS: The flows on the Bighorn are steady and the fish are happy. Look for fish in the shallow riffles using hopper dropper rigs with zirdles, yuk bugs, worms, sows, and perdigons. We seeing some heads up on caddis during the overcast days.

July 1, 2026

CFS: 1410

FLIES: North Fork Specials, Rubber legs Drag queens, Pheasant Tail, Optic Nerve, Trout Pupa, Orange Lucent Prince, SJ worms, Trout Pupa, Halfbacks, Lucent Tag Perdigons, Chubby cousins, and streamers.

CONDITIONS: The entire river is open and fishing very well. Nymphing is still the most productive way to catch fish but look for heads up on attractor dry flies here soon. The water is still high so be careful while wading.

July 1, 2026

CFS: Disabled (Valley School)

FLIES: North Fork Specials, Meat heads, Bloody Mary’s, Chubby cousins, Optic Nerves, Jigged prince, Lucent Prince, Walts Worm, golden stone nymphs, BWO’s and Streamers.

CONDITIONS: The river is starting to clear up high and is fishable, but still big. Try using stonefly nymphs and jigged attractors under an indicator or big hopper. We should start to see the golden stones hatching any day now as well.

July 1, 2026

CFS: 1970 (near Belfry Montana)

FLIES, North Fork Specials, Princes, Pheasant Tail, Optic Nerve, Orange Lucent Prince, Lucent Tag prince, Golden stones, Caddis, BWO’s, perrdigons, Walts worm, Sculpzilla,

CONDITIONS: The river is clearing and is more than fishable. Nymphing with stonefly nymphs and jigged attractors has been the best bet. Look for golden stones and salmon flies in the afternoon

July 1, 2026

FLIES: Midge Pupa, Hares Ear, Pheasant Tail, Scuds, Buggers

CONDITIONS: Almost all the lakes are ice free and fishing great. Buggers and nymphs are the ticket for the time being.

July 1, 2026

FLIES: North fork specials, pheasant tails, prince nymphs, optic nerves, perdigons, para adams, stimulators, micro chubby’s,

CONDITIONS: The water is looking great in terms of clarity but it is still high. Nymphing is the ticket right now and be careful while wading.

July 1, 2026

FLIES: Pheasant tails, Prince Nymphs, Hares ear, Small jigged nymphs, North Fork Specials, Zebra midges, Small buggers.

CONDITIONS: The water is looking great in terms of clarity but it is still high. Nymphing is the ticket right now and be careful while wading.

July 1, 2026

FLIES: Pheasant tails, Prince Nymphs, Hares ear, Small jigged nymphs, North Fork Specials, para adams, stimulators, micro chubby’s Small buggers.

CONDITIONS: The water is looking great in terms of clarity but it is still high. Nymphing is the ticket right now and be careful while wading.

July 1, 2026

FLIES: Pheasant tails, Prince Nymphs, Hares ear, Small jigged nymphs, North Fork Specials, para adams, stimulators, micro chubby’s, and Small buggers.

CONDITIONS: The water is looking great in terms of clarity but it is still high. Nymphing is the ticket right now and be careful while wading.

July 1, 2026

FLIES: Hares Ear, Pheasant Tails, Zebra midges, Ice cream cones, Balanced leeches, Thin mints, Slump busters, Callibaetis nymphs and dries, Scuds, Soft hackled jigged nymphs, streamers.

CONDITIONS: Try running midge pupa or balanced leeches beneath an indicator, or kick things up by slowly stripping scuds and mayfly nymphs—both approaches have been producing solid results. We are also seeing heads up on midges, damsels, and callibaetis.

July 1, 2026

FLIES: midge pupa, scuds, hares ear, pheasant tails, red analids, backswimmers, callibaetis nymphs, Damsel dries, and streamers

CONDITIONS: Mornings and evenings is your best bet for steady action. Try running midge pupa or balanced leeches beneath an indicator, or kick things up by slowly stripping scuds and mayfly nymphs—both approaches have been producing solid results.

We are starting to see heads up on midges, callibaetis, and damsels.

July 1, 2026

FLIES: Wooley Buggers, ice cream cones, hares ears, pheasant tails, lightning bugs, scuds, trout pupa, jigged drag queens, optic nerves, Terrestrials, and streamers

CONDITIONS: Open water and the fishing has been decent. Fish the morning and evening for the best action. Try fishing midge pupa or balanced leeches below an indicator or slow stripping scuds and mayfly nymph imitations. Look for heads up on damsels, callibaetis, hoppers, beetles, and ants.

July 1, 2026

CFS: 1570

FLIES: North Fork Specials, Rubberlegs, San Juan Worms, Sparkle Stones, Halfbacks, Jigged Prince, Drag Queen.

CONDITIONS: Open to fishing but the water is a little murky. Fishing with stonefly nymphs and jigged attractors is your best bet until you start to see stonefly’s and salmon flies hatching. Remember to pack the bear spray as well.

July 1, 2026

Yellowstone Lake

FLIES: Hares ear, Pheasant Tails, Midge Pupa, Buggers, Balanced Leeches, Thin Mint, Scuds.

CONDITIONS: Open water and the fish are cruising the edges of the lake. This is arguably the best time of year to fish the lake.

CFS: (Lake outlet) 3260

FLIES: North Fork Specials, Pats Rubber Legs, Pepperroni Yuk Bug, Sparkle Stones, PMD’s, Caddis, Grey Drakes.

CONDITION: Open to fishing! Try working stonefly nymphs in the morning until you start to see bugs hatching. We should start seeing Salmon flies and golden stones here soon.