river in Montana, USA
The longest undammed river in the lower 48 states, the Yellowstone River winds through Montana offering blue-ribbon trout fishing amid dramatic mountain scenery.
Yellowstone River is a river in Montana, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Yellowstone River can target species including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Sauger, Shovelnose Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Yellowstone River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Yellowstone River. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Yellowstone River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Yellowstone River:
Anglers at Yellowstone River can target species including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Sauger, Shovelnose Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Yellowstone River before you cast a line.
Yellowstone River is a river in Montana, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.