Fly Fishing

Fly-fishing around West Yellowstone is some of the best fishing you’ll find anywhere, with plenty of blue ribbon trout of all species, beautiful scenery and plenty of peace and quiet.

  • Fly-fishing West Yellowstone is some of the best fishing you’ll find anywhere
  • Be sure to get a Conservation License and Fishing License before you start fishing
  • Try Slough Creek in Yellowstone Park for some rainbow and cutthroat trout
  • You’ll catch brook, rainbow and brown trout in the Gallatin River

Overview

The West Yellowstone streams are said to contain at least 3,000 fish per mile, so you can be sure you’ll make a great catch. You also have lots of blue skies and spectacular scenery as your fishing environment. Spring, summer and fall are the best times for fishing in the region.

Where to go Fly Fishing in and around West Yellowstone

Of course, Yellowstone National Park is a great place to fish, as the waters are clean and clear, not to mention the incredible views and attractions nearby. Yellowstone Park’s Slough Creek provides rainbow and cutthroat trout.

The Yellowstone River provides incredible fishing where you can go for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout, mountain whitefish and burbot. This river is the longest free-flowing river in the lower forty-eight states and you’ll find campgrounds and boat ramps with ease.

Gallatin River gives the fisherman the opportunity to get some large brook, rainbow and brown trout and mountain whitefish within its pristine waters.

Other rivers you’ll want to try are the Madison and Henry’s Fork of the Snake Rivers. And there are the lakes! You have Earthquake, Hebgen, Hidden, Wade and Cliff Lakes to choose from, and that’s just the beginning!

Fees

The only real fees associated with fishing in West Yellowstone or Montana will be your Conservation License and fishing license. The Conservation License is $9.25 and must be purchased before obtaining your fishing license. You can get a two-day fishing license for $15, a 10-day license for $43.50 or a season license for $60. A separate permit is needed to fish in Yellowstone National Park. A Yellowstone 10-day permit is $10 and a season permit is $20.

Hire a Guide

Check out all your options for the hiring of a guide when you are coming to fish in or around West Yellowstone. Fishing guides have a vast knowledge of the local region and can take you to the ideal spots where you can likely make your trophy catch. Getting an experienced guide increases your chances of making the best catch ever.

View the local providers:

El Western Cabins - for Madison River fishermenEnnis, MT
Hand-crafted log cabins, completely furnished & impeccably maintained in Ennis. Creekside suite, deluxe kitchen unit w/fireplace or family lodges. Adjacent to Madison River.
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Phone (800) 831-2773
Madison River OutfittersWest Yellowstone, MT
West Yellowstone's premier fly fishing outfitter offers guided float and wade-fishing trips to all major rivers and Yellowstone Park waters. Reserve your guided trip early.
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Phone (800) 646-9644

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