Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Yellowstone River fishing report for March 30, 2025. Spring is trying its best to arrive, but Old Man Winter ain't quite ready to let go just yet. We've had a mix of sunny days and cold snaps lately, keeping the fish and us anglers on our toes.
Today's looking partly cloudy with highs near 45°F and lows dipping to 28°F overnight. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM and sunset will be at 7:32 PM, so we're gaining daylight by the day. The Yellowstone's running a bit high and off-color due to some recent snowmelt, but don't let that scare you off. Water temps are hovering around 42-44°F in most spots.
Fish activity has been picking up as we edge closer to spring. Rainbows and cutthroats are starting to get more active, with some nice 14-18 inchers being 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 having luck with small gold or silver spoons, especially in deeper runs. Soft plastic minnow imitations in white or pearl have also been producing. If you're a fly fisher, don't leave home without some Woolly Buggers, San Juan Worms, and small stonefly nymphs. Bait anglers are doing 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 fishing well lately. The water around the 9th Street Bridge in Livingston is another good bet, especially if you're shore fishing. For you adventurous types willing 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 and bring some hand warmers - it's still chilly out there. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the river!
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