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Yellowstone River Fly Fishing Report - November 1, 2026

YELLOWSTONE RIVER
ReportNOV 1 — 8, 2026
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Flow
1120CFS
Yellowstone River at Corwin Springs MT
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Water Temp
48.6°F
Updated 2026-10-31
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Weather
34–48°F
Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
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Clarity
Clear
Check post-storm
Flow is running 1,120 CFS at Corwin Springs with water temps at 48.6°F — clear, fishable conditions that are ideal for late-season nymphing and streamer work, though incoming rain and mixed precipitation through Sunday will be worth monitoring for brief turbidity spikes.
What's Working — Hot Flies

Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
#22

Barr's Flashback Emerger - BWO #22
#22

Juju Baetis Tungsten #22
#22

BWO WD-40 #22
#22

Lil Bit Craven - Dark Olive #22
#22

Black Zebra Midge(TBH) #20
#20

Coffey's CH Sparkle Minnow Sculpin #6
#6

Tungsten Jig Bugger - Olive - Barbless #14
#14

Egan's Thread Frenchie Jig - Olive #12
#12

Olsen's Straggle Stone Brown Barbless #12 - 32
#12

Egan's Frenchie #12
#12

Top Secret Baetis #16
#16
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis) | #20-22 | Heavy | 11 AM - 3 PM |
| Midge | #20-22 | Moderate | 9 AM - 12 PM |
| Caddis | #18-20 | Light | 2 PM - 5 PM |
| Sculpin / Baitfish | #4-6 | Moderate | 7 AM - 10 AM |
| Stonefly Nymph | #6-12 | Light | 8 AM - 11 AM |
Best Time Window
- 7 AM - 10 AM: Pre-hatch nymphing in the deeper runs with midges and stonefly patterns before the rain intensifies.
- 11 AM - 2 PM: Prime BWO hatch window — overcast skies and falling temps will trigger a heavy emergence; watch the flat water for rising fish.
- 3 PM - 5 PM: Streamer hour along undercut banks and deep buckets as light fades and big browns go on the prowl ahead of the overnight rain.
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith 100% precipitation chance Sunday and temps hovering near 48°F, the BWO hatch is going to be exceptional — overcast, cool, and wet is exactly what Baetis need to pop. Focus your morning session on the deeper runs with a midge or stonefly nymph tight to the bottom, then transition to a BWO nymph-to-emerger setup as the hatch builds between 11 AM and 2 PM. If you see fish rising in the flat water behind main current seams, switch to the Parachute BWO or Barr's Flashback Emerger and dead-drift with a reach cast to avoid drag. Keep an eye on clarity — if the rain intensifies and you see the river color up, move to a streamer like the Sparkle Minnow Sculpin and work the soft water along the banks where big browns will push in to ambush prey.
Main Species
Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
