November 1, 2025 • 3 mins
Artificial Lure here with your November 1, 2025 Yellowstone River fishing report, coming to you from Paradise Valley, Montana. With sunrise at 7:58 AM and sunset at 6:05 PM, anglers will get about 10 hours of daylight—perfect for working the riffles before the cold really settles in. While Yellowstone doesn’t have tides, keep an eye on river flows: late October’s dry spell helped things settle, but early November has brought brisk mornings in the 20s and highs in the low 50s, with cloudy spells rolling through the valley and maybe a shower this weekend, according to NBC Montana. Layer up and expect light winds.
Road closures inside Yellowstone National Park just kicked in for the winter, with only the stretch between Gardiner and Cooke City open for regular vehicles. Anglers can still chase trout outside the park boundaries along the main river, but flexible travel plans are crucial with closures and unpredictable weather reported by Buckrail.
Fish activity is slowing with the drop in water temps, but the bite’s still decent in slower runs and deeper pockets. Recent catches have put up some solid brown trout, with rainbows also coming to net—but in lower numbers than mid-October. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks continues to monitor regional trout health and overall numbers. Some regions experienced sick trout in earlier months, but reports from local outfitters along the Yellowstone still point to good, healthy fish for November.
November means mayfly hatches have shifted: tricos and blue-winged olives are fading, replaced by mahogany duns and midges. The bite’s best from late morning to mid-afternoon. Streamer fishing often becomes the ticket as active insect hatches drop off. Locals swear by Sparkle Minnows and Kreelex streamers—twitch them slow through deeper slots. For dries, try X-Caddis, Sparkle Dunns, or Mahogany Duns in riffles and runs. Nymphing with Frenchies, Pat’s Rubber Legs, and Spanish Bullets can turn up browns and fewer, but larger, rainbows.
Bait anglers: worms and salmon eggs remain steady producers this time of year. If you’re after numbers, focus near quieter eddies and along cutbanks; larger browns are prowling near undercut banks and deeper holes.
Hot spots today:
- Mallard’s Rest: A few miles south of Livingston, this public access has given up hefty browns lately, especially on streamers worked slow against the current.
- Emigrant Fishing Access: The gravel bar and drop-offs here are holding fish—especially during colder spells when trout stack up in deeper water.
Some locals are reporting a respectable mix of fish: mostly browns from 14 to 19 inches, a handful of rainbows near 16 inches, and an occasional whitefish. The numbers aren’t huge, but quality is up, with fish fattening up before full winter.
Best advice for today: arrive around mid-morning after the frost lifts, target deeper runs and cover, mix up streamer colors (olive and black early, white and flashy as the sun gets higher), and save the dry flies for warmer afternoons when you spot a rise.
Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s Yellowstone report. Don’t forget to subscribe for more spot-on fishing updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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Road closures inside Yellowstone National Park just kicked in for the winter, with only the stretch between Gardiner and Cooke City open for regular vehicles. Anglers can still chase trout outside the park boundaries along the main river, but flexible travel plans are crucial with closures and unpredictable weather reported by Buckrail.
Fish activity is slowing with the drop in water temps, but the bite’s still decent in slower runs and deeper pockets. Recent catches have put up some solid brown trout, with rainbows also coming to net—but in lower numbers than mid-October. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks continues to monitor regional trout health and overall numbers. Some regions experienced sick trout in earlier months, but reports from local outfitters along the Yellowstone still point to good, healthy fish for November.
November means mayfly hatches have shifted: tricos and blue-winged olives are fading, replaced by mahogany duns and midges. The bite’s best from late morning to mid-afternoon. Streamer fishing often becomes the ticket as active insect hatches drop off. Locals swear by Sparkle Minnows and Kreelex streamers—twitch them slow through deeper slots. For dries, try X-Caddis, Sparkle Dunns, or Mahogany Duns in riffles and runs. Nymphing with Frenchies, Pat’s Rubber Legs, and Spanish Bullets can turn up browns and fewer, but larger, rainbows.
Bait anglers: worms and salmon eggs remain steady producers this time of year. If you’re after numbers, focus near quieter eddies and along cutbanks; larger browns are prowling near undercut banks and deeper holes.
Hot spots today:
- Mallard’s Rest: A few miles south of Livingston, this public access has given up hefty browns lately, especially on streamers worked slow against the current.
- Emigrant Fishing Access: The gravel bar and drop-offs here are holding fish—especially during colder spells when trout stack up in deeper water.
Some locals are reporting a respectable mix of fish: mostly browns from 14 to 19 inches, a handful of rainbows near 16 inches, and an occasional whitefish. The numbers aren’t huge, but quality is up, with fish fattening up before full winter.
Best advice for today: arrive around mid-morning after the frost lifts, target deeper runs and cover, mix up streamer colors (olive and black early, white and flashy as the sun gets higher), and save the dry flies for warmer afternoons when you spot a rise.
Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s Yellowstone report. Don’t forget to subscribe for more spot-on fishing updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Artificial lure. Here with your November first, twenty twenty five
Yellowstone River Fishing report, coming to you from Paradise Valley, Montana.
With sunrise at seven fifty a am and sunset at
six five pm, anglers will get about ten hours of daylight,
perfect for working the riffles before the cold really settles in.
While Yellowstone doesn't have tides, keep an eye on river flows.
(00:23):
Late October's dry spell help things settle, but early November
has brought brisk mornings in the twenties and highs in
the low fifties, with cloudy spells rolling through the valley
and maybe a shower this weekend. According to NBC Montana,
layer up and expect light winds. Road closures inside Yellowstone
National Park just kicked in for the winter, with only
(00:45):
the stretch between Gardener and Cook City open for regular vehicles.
Anglers can still chase trout outside the park boundaries along
the main river, but flexible travel plans are crucial with
closures and unpredictable weather. Reported by book Rail fish activity
is slowing with the drop in water temps, but the
bites still decent in slower runs and deeper pockets. Recent
(01:08):
catches have put up some solid brown trout, with rainbows
also coming to net, but in lower numbers than mid October.
Montana Fish Wildlife in Parks continues to monitor regional trout
health and overall numbers. Some regions experienced sick trout in
earlier months, but reports from local outfitters along the Yellowstone
still point to good healthy fish for November. November means
(01:32):
mayfly hatches have shifted. Trichos and bluinged olives are fading,
replaced by mahogany duns and midges. The bites best from
late morning to mid afternoon. Steamer fishing often becomes the
ticket as active insect hatches drop off. Locals swear by
sparkle minnows and krelex streamers twitch them slow through deeper slots.
(01:54):
For dryes, try X cadus, sparkled duns or mahogany duns
in riffles and rons. Minting with frenchies, pats, rubber legs
and Spanish bullets can turn up browns and fewer but
larger rainbows. Bait anglers, worms and salmon eggs remain steady
producers this time of year. If you're after numbers, focus
(02:14):
near quieter eddies and along cut banks. Larger browns are
prowling near undercut banks and deeper holes. Hot spots today
Mallard's Rest, a few miles south of Livingston. This public
access has given up hefty browns lately, especially on streamers
worked slow against the current immigrant fishing access. The gravel
(02:35):
bar and drop offs here are holding fish, especially during
colder spells when trouts stack up in deeper water. Some
locals are reporting a respectable mix of fish, mostly browns
from fourteen to nineteen inches, a handful of rainbows near
sixteen inches, and an occasional whitefish. The numbers aren't huge,
a quality is up with fish fattening up before full winter.
(02:58):
Best advice for today ive around mid morning after the
frost lifts. Target deeper runs in cover. Mix up streamer
colors olive and black, early white and flashy as the
sun gets higher, and save the dry flies for warmer
afternoons when you spot arrives. Thanks for tuning in to
artificial lures Yellowstone Report. Don't forget to subscribe for more
(03:18):
spot On fishing updates. This has been a quiet please production.
For more check out Quiet Please dot ai
Artificial lure. Here with your November first, twenty twenty five
Yellowstone River Fishing report, coming to you from Paradise Valley, Montana.
With sunrise at seven fifty a am and sunset at
six five pm, anglers will get about ten hours of daylight,
perfect for working the riffles before the cold really settles in.
While Yellowstone doesn't have tides, keep an eye on river flows.
(00:23):
Late October's dry spell help things settle, but early November
has brought brisk mornings in the twenties and highs in
the low fifties, with cloudy spells rolling through the valley
and maybe a shower this weekend. According to NBC Montana,
layer up and expect light winds. Road closures inside Yellowstone
National Park just kicked in for the winter, with only
(00:45):
the stretch between Gardener and Cook City open for regular vehicles.
Anglers can still chase trout outside the park boundaries along
the main river, but flexible travel plans are crucial with
closures and unpredictable weather. Reported by book Rail fish activity
is slowing with the drop in water temps, but the
bites still decent in slower runs and deeper pockets. Recent
(01:08):
catches have put up some solid brown trout, with rainbows
also coming to net, but in lower numbers than mid October.
Montana Fish Wildlife in Parks continues to monitor regional trout
health and overall numbers. Some regions experienced sick trout in
earlier months, but reports from local outfitters along the Yellowstone
still point to good healthy fish for November. November means
(01:32):
mayfly hatches have shifted. Trichos and bluinged olives are fading,
replaced by mahogany duns and midges. The bites best from
late morning to mid afternoon. Steamer fishing often becomes the
ticket as active insect hatches drop off. Locals swear by
sparkle minnows and krelex streamers twitch them slow through deeper slots.
(01:54):
For dryes, try X cadus, sparkled duns or mahogany duns
in riffles and rons. Minting with frenchies, pats, rubber legs
and Spanish bullets can turn up browns and fewer but
larger rainbows. Bait anglers, worms and salmon eggs remain steady
producers this time of year. If you're after numbers, focus
(02:14):
near quieter eddies and along cut banks. Larger browns are
prowling near undercut banks and deeper holes. Hot spots today
Mallard's Rest, a few miles south of Livingston. This public
access has given up hefty browns lately, especially on streamers
worked slow against the current immigrant fishing access. The gravel
(02:35):
bar and drop offs here are holding fish, especially during
colder spells when trouts stack up in deeper water. Some
locals are reporting a respectable mix of fish, mostly browns
from fourteen to nineteen inches, a handful of rainbows near
sixteen inches, and an occasional whitefish. The numbers aren't huge,
a quality is up with fish fattening up before full winter.
(02:58):
Best advice for today ive around mid morning after the
frost lifts. Target deeper runs in cover. Mix up streamer
colors olive and black, early white and flashy as the
sun gets higher, and save the dry flies for warmer
afternoons when you spot arrives. Thanks for tuning in to
artificial lures Yellowstone Report. Don't forget to subscribe for more
(03:18):
spot On fishing updates. This has been a quiet please production.
For more check out Quiet Please dot ai
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