How to go fish the Gibbon River

The months we list for the Gibbon River are June, July, August, September. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.

August

No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.

Flies to tie — August

Hopper#8-12
Parachute Hopper
Trico#20-24
Trico Spinner
Beetle#14-18
Foam Beetle

Access

Gibbon Falls Pullout
44.689, -110.723parking
Norris Campground
44.736, -110.703parking
Gibbon Meadows
44.751, -110.698parking
Madison Junction
44.650, -110.850parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Fly fishing only below Gibbon Falls. Catch-and-release for all trout in Yellowstone National Park. A valid National Park entry pass is required. No fishing license needed within the park.

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 Gibbon River page →