Fly fishing in Yellowstone Park is like no other fishing destination, and is surprisingly convenient for most anglers, from beginner to expert. Most of the paved roads in the Park run alongside the major rivers that run through the Park; the Gibbon, the Firehole, the Madison, and of course, the Yellowstone River.

There is virtually no "float or boat" fishing allowed in Yellowstone, so most fishing is done by shore casting or wading into the water. Rainbow and Cutthroat trout are in abundance, and it is not uncommon to share your part of the stream with passing elk or bison!

Anglers age 12 and above will need to obtain a Yellowstone fishing permit (for 10 days or the entire summer) at one of the general stores or information centers inside the Park.

Lamar River
The Lamar Valley is located in the northeast corner of Yellowstone Park. This section of Yellowstone Park offers many options to fish in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Options include hiking into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, the Lamar River, Slough and Soda Butte Creeks as well as some alpine lakes which hold Cutthroats and Grayling.

Firehole River
The Firehole originates not too far from Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone. This spring fed stream makes its way through thermal areas in a northerly direction to meet the Gibbon River to form the famous Madison River. The Firehole is a world famous trout fishery and offers opportunities to fish for trout while surrounded by bison and elk!