The Lamar is still some of the best fishing in Yellowstone right now – if you can get past all the other guys who are out fishing its waters as well.  Early morning (while the dudes are still sleeping), or late evening (when they are out to dinner) are definitely the best times to fish the Lamar this fall.  At least it’s not as bad as the combat fishing in Alaska pictured above!

But whenever you choose to go, definitely go – the Lamar is well worth your time.

You’ll find that the fish are concentrated in the deep pools, runs, and the undercut banks.  Terrestrials are still most definitely the way to go – try drifting a Hopper or Beetle with a small bead head dropper.  The Baetis mayflies are still around; look for them on cloudy afternoons.  A few Caddis are around in the mornings and evenings, and PMDs are a safe bet during the waning hours as well.

Remember to bring your bear spray and your camera - hints of Fall color are just beginning to show in some places and picture opportunities will be plenty.  The Lamar is some of the most scenic and unique territory in the Park – and this is one of the best times of year to enjoy it.

Flows today (0600) are 250 cfs, with today’s average 234 cfs at the gage near Tower Ranger Station.

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Flies to Have in the Box

Dries:  Parachute Adams, Lime Trude, Yellow or Orange Stimulator, Berretts Yellow Sally, PMD Cripple, PMD Quill Body Parachute, Harrop PMD CDC Biot Body Parachute, Caddis – X Caddis, tan and gray, Henry’s Fork Caddis, EHC, Headlight Caddis;

Nymphs: BH Pheasant Tail, Red, Green, or Yellow Copper John, Lightning Bug, Bubbleback PMD, Olive Hotwire Caddis, Prince Nymph, Black Rubberlegs Stone.

Streamers / Other: Black, Brown, Olive Buggers

Terrestrials:  Beetles, Hoppers, Black Para Ant, Carl’s Foam Flying Ant, Murray’s Flying Beetle

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