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HATCH FINDERS
FLY SHOP
5237 U.S. Hwy 89 South,Suit 12Livingston Mt 59047Tele:406-223-133 Tele:406-222-0989
E-mail:flyshop@hatchfinders.com
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General Information
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Few places on earth offer a fishing experience like Yellowstone National Park.
Wildlife, geothermal activity, an unspoiled, pristine environment, and terrific
fishing opportunities all combine to make Yellowstone National Park a favorite
fishing destination of many anglers. An angler can potentially catch Grayling,
native Cutthroat and wild Brown, Rainbow and Brook trout all in one day. However,
the fishing is just a bonus, and you cannot help but enjoy yourself spending
a day fishing in the park.
Both temporary and seasonal fishing licenses are available for Yellowstone
National Park. The licenses are available for sale at $10.00 for 10 days and
$20.00 per season. Clients will be required to pay an entrance fee of $20.00
per private auto, truck, or RV If clients are traveling via vehicle designated
for company use, bicycle, or on foot, they will be required to pay an entrance
fee of $10.00 a person. Motorcycles and snowmobiles will be charged $15.00 per
vehicle.
PREDOMINATE ACTIVITY, HATCHES & FOOD FORMS
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND THRU JUNE 14TH
Yellowstone National Park fishing season opens. Not all fisheries are open
at the same time so be sure to check the regulations. This period is prime time
on the Firehole River. Water temperatures on the Firehole are affected by area
geothermal activity. As a result of this geothermal influence and cooler seasonal
temperatures, the Firehole fishes best during this period. A good rule of thumb
for the Firehole is the worse the weather, the better the fishing, within reason
of course. If the forecast causes normal people to shake their heads and wonder
why they don't live elsewhere get your gear and head to the Firehole. Numb hands
and red checks are small fare for excellent fishing. Baetis, PMD's and Caddis
can all be found on any given day during this period.
FLY PATTERN RECOMMENDATIONS
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| Caps Elk Hair Caddis |
| Size # 10, #12, #14, #16 |
| Stock# DF111 |
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| Carpenter Ant |
| Size #8, #10 |
| Stock# DF113 |
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| DrySpruce |
| Size #12, #14 |
| Stock# DF118 |
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| Ext. Body Gray Drake |
| Size #12, #14 |
| Stock# DF123 |
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| Hermaphrodite Beettle |
| Size #8, #10, #12, #14 |
| Stock# DF132 |
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| Parachute Hares Ear |
| Size #12, #14, #16 |
| Stock# DF146 |
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| Patriot |
| Size #12, #14, #16, #18 |
| Stock#DF149 |
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| PMD Parachute |
| Size #12, #14, #16, #18, #20 |
| Stock# DF150 |
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| B.H.DT |
| Size #10, #12, #14 |
| Stock#N101 |
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| Olive Hare's Ear |
| Size #12, #14, |
| Stock#N115 |
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| Pheasant Tail |
| Size #12, #14, #16, |
| Stock#N117 |
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| Baetis Sparkle Dun |
| Size #16,#18, #20 |
| Stock #SD102 |
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| Baetis Thorax |
| Size #16, #18, #20 |
| Stock #SD103 |
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| CDC Biot Midge |
| Size #18, #20, #22 |
| Stock #SD108 |
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| CDC PMD Emerger |
| Size #16, #18, #20 |
| Stock #SD109 |
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| CDC PMD Transitional Dun |
| Size #16, #18, #20 |
| Stock #SD110 |
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| Parachute Midge |
| Size #20 |
| Stock #SD112 |
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| Adams Wulff |
| Size #10, #12, #14, #16 |
| Stock# DF102 |
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JUNE 15TH THRU JULY 15TH
Many of the most popular lakes like Yellowstone and Trout open on June 15th.
All park lakes typically fish their best during this period. Along with the
weather, the Firehole begins to warm and become less productive. The tributaries
of the Yellowstone River such as Slough Creek and the Lamar River begin clearing
somewhat during this period. Be there when they do, as fishing should be great.
On the lakes, a variety of sub-surface patterns will produce along with damselflies
in both nymph and adult form. A smorgasbord of hatches are occurring on most
streams, however matching the hatch is not intensely critical as these "
early season fish" are very opportunistic and tend to rise to a variety
of well presented imitations- we love it when they do that! Salmon flies also
can give us quite a treat on the Gardener and the Yellowstone River below the
falls during this time. The Gibbon River has a fine Brown Drake Hatch between
the middle and the end of this period and should not be over looked. If heading
out early in this period, be sure and check with us regarding water conditions
at your destination.
FLY PATTERN RECOMMENDATIONS
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| ParachuteAdams |
| Size # 12, #14, #16, #18, #20 |
| Stock # DF142 |
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| Ant |
| Size #14, #16 |
| Stock# DF103 |
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| Bullet Head Hopper |
| Size # 6, #8, #10, #12 |
| Stock# DF107 |
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| Caps Elk Hair Caddis |
| Size # 10, #12, #14, #16 |
| Stock# DF111 |
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| Chernobyl Ant |
| Size #6, #8, #10 |
| Stock# DF114 |
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| Dave's Hopper |
| Size #8, #10, #12 |
| Stock# DF116 |
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| Drake Quigley, Olive, Gray, Brown |
| Size #12. #14 |
| Stock# DF117 |
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| Ext .Body Crickit |
| Size #8 |
| Stock# DF120 |
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| Ext. Body Gray Drake |
| Size #12, #14 |
| Stock# DF123 |
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| Ext. Body Mohagany Para Drake |
| Size #12, #14 |
| Stock# DF127 |
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| Borger Damsel |
| Size # 10 |
| Stock# DF106 |
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| Hermaphrodite Beettle |
| Size #8, #10, #12, #14 |
| Stock# DF132 |
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| Patriot |
| Size #12, #14, #16, #18 |
| Stock#DF149 |
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| PMD Parachute |
| Size #12, #14, #16, #18, #20 |
| Stock# DF150 |
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| Midge Pupa |
| Size#18, #20, #22 |
| Stock#SN105 |
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| PMD Emerger |
| Size#20 |
| Stock#SN113 |
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| PMD Soft Hackle |
| Size#16, #18 |
| Stock#SN114 |
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| Sawyer PT |
| Size#20, #22 |
| Stock#SN119 |
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JULY 16TH THRU AUGUST
Our attention does not really shift during this period from the last, but focuses
primarily on the Yellowstone River and its tributaries. These streams offer
some of the greatest fishing for cutthroat trout that an angler can find anywhere.
The Yellowstone above the falls opens to fishing on July 15th and is a good
place to avoid on that particular day unless you like overcrowded fishing conditions.
Terrestrials become active during this time and the trout... lets just say they
like terrestrials, very much. Many species of caddis can be found on the streams
and are a significant part of any trout diet. The Yellowstone River will still
have a number of salmon flys, especially early in the period.
FLY PATTERN RECOMMENDATIONS
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| Bullet Head Hopper |
| Size # 6, #8, #10, #12 |
| Stock# DF107 |
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| Caps Instigator, Olive, Yellow, Phesant Tail |
| Size #8, #10, #12, #14 |
| Stock# DF112 |
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| Chernobyl Ant |
| Size #6, #8, #10 |
| Stock# DF114 |
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| Ext .Body Crickit |
| Size #8 |
| Stock# DF120 |
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| Ext. Body Gray Drake |
| Size #12, #14 |
| Stock# DF123 |
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| Hermaphrodite Beettle |
| Size #8, #10, #12, #14 |
| Stock# DF132 |
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| ParachuteAdams |
| Size # 12, #14, #16, #18, #20 |
| Stock # DF142 |
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| Baetis Thorax |
| Size #16, #18, #20 |
| Stock #SD103 |
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| PMD Soft Hackle |
| Size#16, #18 |
| Stock#SN114 |
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| PMD Emerger |
| Size#20 |
| Stock#SN113 |
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| CDC PMD Emerger |
| Size #16, #18, #20 |
| Stock #SD109 |
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| CDC PMD Transitional Dun |
| Size #16, #18, #20 |
| Stock #SD110 |
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| Parachute Midge |
| Size #20 |
| Stock #SD112 |
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| PMD Quigley |
| Size #16, #18, #20 |
| Stock #SD113 |
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SEPTEMBER THRU 1ST SUNDAY OF NOVEMBER
Early in this period the Yellowstone River and its tributaries continue to
receive most of the attention. Terrestrials and smaller mayfly or midge imitations
produce well at this time. As we progress further toward and into autumn, however,
fishing emphasis switches to the Firehole and Madison Rivers. The Madison has
a great fall run of both brown and rainbow trout out of Hebgen Lake. Streamers
and a variety of large nymphs tend to produce best on these fall running trout.
Along with cooler weather, the Firehole turns on once again. Fall blue winged
olives hatch in good numbers under ideal conditions. Heavy overcast with a little
(or a lot) of rain or snow falling with little or no wind constitutes ideal
conditions. Those conditions are usually associated with the best fishing on
the Madison as well. Much to the disappointment of a few hard-core anglers,
the season closes after the first Sunday in November.
FLY PATTERN RECOMMENDATIONS
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| B.H.Black.&.Olive.Bugger |
| Size#2, #4, #6 |
| Stock #S101 |
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| B.H.Black.Crystal.Bugger |
| Size#6 |
| Stock #S102 |
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| B.H.Olive.Crystal.Bugger |
| Size#6 |
| Stock #S106 |
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| Kiwi Muddler,Yellow, Olive,Chinchilla,Black |
| Size#6 |
| Stock #S112 |
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| Kiwi Muddler,Yellow, Olive,Chinchilla,Black |
| Size#6 |
| Stock #S112 |
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| Wool Head Sculpin , Black , Olive |
| Size#6 |
| Stock #S119 |
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| Parachute Midge |
| Size #20 |
| Stock #SD112 |
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| CDCBaetisTransitionalDun |
| Size #16, #18, #20 |
| Stock #SD106 |
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| Baetis Sparkle Dun |
| Size #16,#18, #20 |
| Stock #SD102 |
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| Baetis Quigley |
| Size #16, #18, #20 |
| Stock#SD101 |
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| Ext. Body Loop Wing Para Drake |
| Size #12, #14 |
| Stock# DF126 |
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| Ext. Body Green Para Drake |
| Size #12, #14 |
| Stock# DF125 |
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