Yellowstone River, Miles City — The water continues to drop. The fishing has been good for catfish, smallmouth bass, sauger and walleyes. Crankbaits like a Rapala, Shad Rap or Flicker Shad, along with jigging with minnows seems to be working. Cut bait and shrimp have caught catfish. — Red Rock Sporting Goods, Miles City.
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Bighorn River, Thermopolis — Flows remain lower than normal. Nymph and streamer fishing is the name of the game with some dry action on Tricos, Hoppers, Ants and smaller Caddis. For nymphs try: Zebra Midges, San Juan Worms, Yum Yum Scud, Small Pheasant Tails, Scuds, pink soft hackle Sowbug. Dries: Caddis, Hoppers, Tricos and Trico Spinners. Streamer patterns: Zirdles, Leeches, Woolly Buggers and conehead Zonkers, Double Bunnies and Sex Dungeons. — North Fork Anglers, Cody.
Buffalo Bill Reservoir — The lake has cleared up a bit. Might still want to go slow with your presentation and run some brighter lures. — Rocky Mountain Discount Sports, Cody.
Clarks Fork — Flowing at 275 cfs in Clark, Wyoming. The lower Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River is very low and water temps are critical if fishing later in the day. Hoppers and caddis are on the water. Dries: Yellow Stimulators, Ho Candy yellow, Horrors and other favorite hopper patterns. Elk hair caddis, yellow Humpy, Royal Trudes, Royal Wulffs and Parachute Adams (size 10-18). Nymphs: beadhead Prince, Pheasant Tails, Gold-Ribbed Hare’s Ears, Pat’s Stones, Spanish Bullets in black, pearl or purple and North Fork Specials size 8 and smaller. — North Fork Anglers, Cody.
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