How to go fish the Firehole River

The months we list for the Firehole River are May, June, September, October, November. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for October.

October

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — October

Blue-winged Olive#18-22
Parachute BWO, RS2
Midges#20-24
Griffith's Gnat, Zebra Midge

Access

Biscuit Basin Pullout
44.483, -110.850parking
Midway Geyser Basin
44.525, -110.842parking
Firehole Canyon Drive
44.583, -110.858parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Yellowstone National Park fishing permit required (free). Catch-and-release only. Fly fishing only. Check current park regulations for seasonal closures and specific rules.

Pack list

A current state fishing licence
Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
Net, nippers, forceps
Floatant and desiccant
Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
Water, sun cover, polarised glasses

Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.

Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Firehole River page →