Late Season Yellowstone Bite Still Strong - Nymphs, Streamers Shine in Dec

# Yellowstone River Fishing Report - December 2, 2025

Well folks, it's your buddy Artificial Lure here with your early December lowdown on what's happening on the Yellowstone River. Water temps are holding steady in that sweet spot right now—we're looking at conditions that actually favor late-season angling, and let me tell you, the fish are still cooperating.

The nymph bite has been absolutely solid. You're not gonna need to be out there at first light either—that noon to 2:30 window is really where it's at right now. Stick with your classics: size 10 to 12 Prince nymphs and Pheasant Tail patterns. Don't sleep on the Psycho Prince either, or Pat's Rubber Legs if you want to mix things up. Work deep with a little weight and target those slower pockets along the banks. The fish are holding in structure, and they're hungry.

Now, the streamer game is firing on all cylinders. We're talking about articulated patterns and single-hook streamers producing some absolutely gorgeous fish, especially on those deep inside bends and in the tail-outs. The biggest specimens are holding in the slower, deeper water. Throw white, pale yellow, olive, or black—experiment until you find what they want that day. Don't be shy about changing colors.

On the spring creeks around here, you're still seeing some decent baetis hatches around 11 a.m., mostly size 22 stuff, plus midges throughout the day. As we push deeper into December, midge larvae are becoming increasingly important.

For specific locations, hit the Paradise Valley waters hard. The Gardner River has been treating anglers well too. These areas continue producing big fish and small fish alike on both nymphs and streamers.

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