Firehole River Fish Report

Firehole River

by Craig Mathews
5-22-2014
406-646-7642
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The Firehole should fish fine on opening day. Soft hackles swung in all likely spots should provide good sport. Be looking for PMD's to emerge in selected spots along the river. You will want to stay downstream of Midway Geyser Basin for best dry-fly action if it does materialize. Make sure to stop in for fly ideas and fly tying materials as well as your Yellowstone fishing permit.

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