West Yellowstone Fishing
Angling the Yellowstone
The Yellowstone River is an official blue ribbon stream, a designation made by the United States by government and other authorities to identify recreational fisheries of extremely high quality.
The Yellowstone River is considered to be one of the great trout streams of the world.
Cast a fly, spin a lure, float your bobber – anglers of every age and ability can enjoy an unforgettable Yellowstone fishing expedition.
Surrounding West Yellowstone are some of the country’s top trout streams: the Madison River, Gallatin River, Yellowstone River, and the Henrys Fork of the Snake River. A short drive into Yellowstone Park brings you to the upper Madison, the Firehole, and the Gibbon Rivers.
In Yellowstone, fishing has been a major visitor activity for well over a century. More than 2,400 miles of streams flow through the park, providing some of the best fly-fishing in the world. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife department ranks the Yellowstone River as the best trout water in the country!
Here’s a fishy fact: fishing is not permitted from the Yellowstone River’s Fishing Bridge. Until 1973, it was a very popular West Yellowstone fishing location since the bridge crossed the Yellowstone River above a cutthroat trout spawning area. Today, it is a great place to observe fish.
For assistance with planning your Yellowstone activities, please contact your hotel's activity director by e-mailing YellowstoneActivities@dncinc.com or use our new interactive trip planner!
