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Yellowstone River Fly Fishing

Posted on 3/1/22 at 1:32 pm
Posted by Hermit Crab
Under the Sea
Member since Nov 2008
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Posted on 3/1/22 at 1:32 pm
Heading to Livingston/Bozeman Montana area to do some fly fishing in late summer this year. Anyone ever fished around there and have guide recommendations? places to go, places to eat, other activities, etc?
Posted by Redfish2010
Member since Jul 2007
15228 posts
Posted on 3/1/22 at 6:41 pm to
Going that direction this summer in July. Booked at a place on the Madison. I can report back after
Posted by 10MTNTiger
Banks of the Guadalupe
Member since Sep 2012
4139 posts
Posted on 3/1/22 at 6:54 pm to
Bring your checkbook. That area is just as crowded as Disney World, if not more, late summer.
Posted by LSUintheNW
At your mom’s house
Member since Aug 2009
36811 posts
Posted on 3/1/22 at 7:46 pm to
quote:

Booked at a place on the Madison.


I stopped at a rest area last summer that's next to the Madison.

Oh my word, I saw 16 drift boats in a small section.

I thought one of my home rivers was busy. It made me appreciate what I have that much more
Posted by Hermit Crab
Under the Sea
Member since Nov 2008
7390 posts
Posted on 3/1/22 at 8:01 pm to
We have a free place to stay at a buddies parents cabin, so saving money there let’s us spend money elsewhere I guess. As long as I catch 1 fish and drink a few beers I’ll be happy.
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
23943 posts
Posted on 3/2/22 at 9:18 am to
Call my good podnah, Starr Corcoran. He's an LSU grad and guides out of the Galloup Slide Inn:

LINK
Posted by Theotherpikecounty
pike county
Member since Aug 2014
603 posts
Posted on 3/2/22 at 9:38 am to
I did it a few years ago. I hired a guide and did a float trip. It was the most economical way to go for me to be sure i caught a cutthroat. That was on my bucket list. I fished on my own in the park on the road on the way to old faithful. My 7yo, at the time, murdered the rainbows!!!

I want to go back just to fish. Its like nothing else

We stayed in gardiner and fished east of there. There were a lot of boats but we caught. Went first week in july. Water was just clearing up from snow run off
This post was edited on 3/2/22 at 9:49 am
Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
7262 posts
Posted on 3/2/22 at 11:19 am to
Son worked with these boys several years back. They’re with Big Sky Anglers out of West Yellowstone. As good as they get.

LINK

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Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
7262 posts
Posted on 3/2/22 at 11:22 am to
Do you have any fly fishing experience? If so, you should do well on your own in the park.
Posted by Cracker
in a box
Member since Nov 2009
19114 posts
Posted on 3/2/22 at 12:45 pm to
Just rent a boat diy you will be fine.
Posted by bayoudude
Member since Dec 2007
25853 posts
Posted on 3/2/22 at 1:27 pm to
Bring your own fly rod I would have fished when I was at the park last year but the only fly shop I found their cheapest setup was damn near $1,000 here I was looking for that $50-100 Walmart throw away vacation special
Posted by LSUFAN227
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2012
513 posts
Posted on 3/2/22 at 1:34 pm to
Fished this area a few times. Done the Yellowstone and also the Madison on multiple occasions. Best advice I can offer is to make sure that you don’t go with an angler that limits their operation to the Yellowstone. Some, particularly the yellowstone fly shop in Livingston, will only fish that river. They are awesome, but basically told us that they are about the experience of fishing paradise valley.

A lot depends on the clarity and height of the river at the time, and obviously the hatch. Had great trips on both rivers but just make sure the angler you choose will put you on the best river.
Posted by Cracker
in a box
Member since Nov 2009
19114 posts
Posted on 3/5/22 at 9:07 am to
Do This

I am just trying to save you money maybe take Guide day 1 then have a reservation to rent a boat the rest of your trip. Guide service in Montana is diff Google Montana outfitters etc head scratcher and 600-800 a day some guides just want to get you down the river and take your money. Rowing any of those rivers is simple & if you want to practice rowing you can make a weekend trip to tennessee I have a guide that works for me and he will put you on the oars and teach you anything you need to know about being on the oars and any river in Montana Wyoming Idaho. He is a guide out there but finishing up School here.
Posted by Icansee4miles
Trolling the Tickfaw
Member since Jan 2007
31906 posts
Posted on 3/5/22 at 1:38 pm to
My son and I did a float trip on the Lower Madison a couple of years ago. Stayed in an AirBnB in Bozeman and fished with a guide service that I think was pretty first rate. Had a fun trip, caught a good many trout for being complete novices with the long rods. Tons of wildlife too. And the food and bar scene in Bozeman was great.

We used these guys, would recommend. I’ll page LSUBoo to this thread for bars and restaurants.

Montana Anglers
Posted by Honest Tune
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2011
19285 posts
Posted on 3/5/22 at 1:49 pm to
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Starr Corcoran


Is really good people!
Posted by LSUBoo
Knoxville, TN
Member since Mar 2006
103564 posts
Posted on 3/5/22 at 8:46 pm to
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I’ll page LSUBoo to this thread for bars and restaurants.


In downtown Bozeman:
Copper Whiskey Bar and Grill
Montana Ale Works
Lockhorn Cider House

Off downtown:
Bozeman Brewing
MAP Brewing
Bridger Brewing (and pizza)

A little further out:
Dry Hills Distillery in Four Corners


I am sure new things have popped up as well. Bozeman is a damn boomtown these days.
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
23943 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 11:46 am to
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Honest Tune


I’m positive I know you. But never could figure it out.
Posted by Honest Tune
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2011
19285 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 12:41 pm to
quote:

I’m positive I know you. But never could figure it out.


Between WSP and LSU, I'm sure I know you as well. I'm originally from Winnsboro, which is how I know Starr, he used to date my friend's older sister, also from Winnsboro, when they were at LSU.

Not surprised to see he ended up as a fishing guide in that neck of the woods, Starr lives large.
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
23943 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 7:18 pm to


I'm sure I've met you through CM.
Posted by Honest Tune
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2011
19285 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 7:50 pm to
quote:

I'm sure I've met you through CM




He is my daughter's godfather.
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