Top Midge Fly Patterns
One of the only aquatic insects able to complete an entire life cycle in the cold temperatures we experience in the Yellowstone Region. Midges are one of the most important food sources for us fly anglers to imitate, especially during winter. Many rivers in the Yellowstone region have excellent midge hatches that offer some of the best dry fly fishing of the year. While midges can hatch any day of the year, they are most prevalent to us anglers from November to April. Check out my top midge flies below.
Griffith's Gnat
Size #16-20
Black Griffith's Gnat
Size #16-18
Hi Vis Griffith's Gnat
Size #16-18
Matt's Midge
Size #18-20
Mole Fly
Size #18-20
Zelon Midge (Black)
Size #18-22
Zelon Midge (Olive)
Size #18-22
Nyman’s Royal Wulff Cripple
Size #18
Harrop’s Hanging Midge (Olive)
Size #18
Harrop’s Hanging Midge (Black)
Size #18
“O” Shoot Adult Midge (Black)
Size #18-22
Krystal Midge Emerger (Olive)
Size #16-18
Manhattan Midge (Olive)
Size #18
Manhattan Midge (Red)
Size #18-20
Manhattan Midge (Black)
Size #18-20
Mercury Black Beauty Midge
Size #18-22
Redneck Midge
Size #16-18
Zebra Midge (Red)
Size #16-20
Zebra Midge (Black)
Size #16-20