Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Yellowstone River fishing report for March 28, 2025.
Spring's finally showin' its face around these parts, but Old Man Winter's still tryin' to hang on. Today's lookin' partly cloudy with highs near 50°F and lows dipping to 30°F overnight. Sunrise was at 7:02 AM and sunset'll be at 7:42 PM, so we're gainin' daylight by the day. No need to worry about tides here in our mountain paradise - we leave that ocean stuff to the coastal folks.
The 'Stone's runnin' a bit high and off-color due to some recent snowmelt, but don't let that scare ya off. Water temps are hoverin' around 44-46°F in most spots. Fish activity's been pickin' up as we edge closer to spring. Rainbows and cutthroats are gettin' more active, with some nice 14-18 inchers bein' caught. A few lucky anglers have even landed some bruiser brown trout in the 20-inch range. Mountain whitefish are still around in good numbers too.
For lures, I've been havin' luck with small gold or silver spoons, especially in deeper runs. Jake's Spin-A-Lures have been workin' wonders too. Soft plastic minnow imitations in white or pearl have also been producin'. If you're a fly fisher, don't leave home without some Woolly Buggers, San Juan Worms, and small stonefly nymphs. March Browns and spring Baetis are startin' to show up, so keep an eye out for risin' fish.
Bait anglers are doin' well with nightcrawlers and salmon eggs. Just remember, it's artificial lures and flies only in some sections, so check those regs before you head out.
As for hot spots, the stretch near Emigrant has been fishin' well lately. The water around the 9th Street Bridge in Livingston is another good bet, especially if you're shore fishin'. For you adventurous types willin' to hike a bit, the canyon section upstream of Gardiner can offer some solitude and big fish this time of year.
Remember to layer up - it's still chilly out there. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the river!
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