The Yellowstone River is one of the great trout streams of the world. The Yellowstone is the longest undammed river in the lower 48 states, and there is excellent trout water from its tributaries high inside Yellowstone Park, downstream through Gardiner, the Paradise Valley, Livingston, and on to well below Big Timber, a stretch of nearly two hundred river miles. Guides float many different stretches of the prime water between Gardiner and Big Timber, depending on fishing conditions and water levels.

The Yellowstone is a big river varying in width from 75 to 300 feet. Only in low water can one wade across the river, so the best access is by boat. The most scenic portion of the Yellowstone is through "Paradise Valley" and this is also some of the very best fishing. The water closer to Livingston holds the most trout, where you will find a pleasant mix of browns, rainbows and our native cutthroats. Rocky Mountain whitefish are abundant, and provide plenty of action and fun on days when trout are tougher to catch.

Montana Fly Fishing
If you're interested in fly fishing and beautiful landscapes Montana is the place to be. MORE

* Fish and Wildlife Service: Upper Missouri River and Yellowstone
* USGS Site: Lewis and Clark Expedition
* State of Montana: Yellowstone River Physical Features Inventory
* State of Montana: Lower Yellowstone Corridor Physical Features Inventory
* Fly Fishing the Yellowstone