Soda Butte Creek - Silver Gate - Montana
Fly Fishing River Report & Conditions
Soda Butte Creek – Silver Gate - Water Flow Chart
Soda Butte Creek – Silver Gate - Weather report & radar
Soda Butte Creek – Silver Gate - General hatch chart
| Month | Hatch | Time of Day | Recommended Fly Sizes | Popular Fly Patterns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | No specific hatch | All day | 10-20 | Midges |
| February | No specific hatch | All day | 10-20 | Midges |
| March | No specific hatch | All day | 10-20 | Midges |
| April | No specific hatch | All day | 10-20 | Midges |
| May | Blue Winged Olives | Afternoon | 16-18 | Pheasant Tail |
| June | Sally Stoneflies, Pale Morning Dun | Midday-Evening | 14-18, 16-20 | Elk Hair Caddis, Adam’s Parachute |
| July | Sally Stoneflies | Midday-Evening | 14-18 | Elk Hair Caddis |
| Yellowstone Drakes | Afternoon-Evening | 10-12 | Green Drake Patterns | |
| August | Tricos | Morning | 18-24 | Spinner Fall |
| Yellowstone Hoppers, Craneflies | All day | 4-6, 10-14 | Morrish Hopper, Muddler Minnow | |
| September | Blue Winged Olives, Midges | Midday-Afternoon | 18-22, 16-20 | Pheasant Tail, Griffith’s Gnat |
| October | Blue Winged Olives | Afternoon | 18-22 | Pheasant Tail |
| November | No specific hatch | All day | 10-20 | Midges |
| December | No specific hatch | All day | 10-20 | Midges |
Soda Butte Creek – Silver Gate Access Points
Soda Butte Creek – Silver Gate in Montana offers remarkable fly fishing opportunities. Here are the best access points:
- First Mile Trail: Access at the Soda Butte Creek trailhead, near the Cooke City bridge.
- Round Lake Trail: About 3 miles from Silver Gate, this trail leads to alluring fishing spots by the banks.
- Joffe Lake: Accessible from the Chief Joseph Highway, this high-altitude lake is teeming with trout.
- Icebox Canyon: Requires hiking, but the larger pools are well worth the effort.
- Slide Lake: Access is off Highway 296, about 5 miles south of Highway 212. The lake is stocked annually with rainbow trout.
Soda Butte Creek – Silver Gate Fishing Spots
The Soda Butte Creek located in Silver Gate boasts of some fantastic spots that are ideal for fly fishing enthusiasts. Here are a few not-to-miss locations:
- Pebble Creek Campground: This spot thrills with its spectacular scenic beauty and a wealth of Brown Trout.
- Lamar Valley: Not just famous for wildlife watching, it’s also excellent for catching Cutthroat Trout.
- Round Prairie: It’s a tranquil area of Soda Butte Creek abundant with Brook Trout.
- Ice Box Canyon: The steep cliffs surrounding this area form a natural windbreak making it ideal for fly fishing.
- Cache Creek: A lesser-known location, it offers an exciting challenge for fly fishing fans.
Despite the favorites, exploring further reaches of Soda Butte Creek-Silver Gate can unveil more fabulous fishing areas. Don’t forget to adhere to Yellowstone’s catch-and-release regulations to preserve the aquatic environment.
Soda Butte Creek – Silver Gate Local Fish Species
- Cutthroat Trout
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout
- Mountain Whitefish
- Arctic Grayling
- Longnose Sucker
- Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
About the Soda Butte Creek – Silver Gate
Winding splendidly through a lavish tapestry of breathtaking landscapes, Soda Butte Creek is as rich in beauty as it is in history. This iconic waterway courses through Silver Gate – a delightful gem nestled at the edge of Yellowstone National Park. The gently whispering creek reverberates the history of the mining era, tracing its name back to an enormous butte of soda deposits, a quirky incident of geothermal action.
- The creek emerges from the Absaroka mountain range, ending its journey in the Lamar Valley.
- It had a tumultuous past due to unrestrained mining till the 1950s, causing severe pollution.
- Remarkably, nature rallied, leading to a significant cleanup and the revival of its thriving ecosystem.
Today, standing by the crystal cascades of the creek in Silver Gate, the winds murmur tales of resilience and regeneration. The creek now provides a serene sanctuary for wildlife and creates a unique experience for every visitor, joining them in the gentle celebration of nature at its resilient best.
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