![]() Regulation may require you to either release or kill the non-native fish depending on the drainage. Though the likelihood of catching other non-native species like rainbow, brown, and brook trout are very high. But a chance at casting and landing one of these fish in their headwaters and namesake is the draw. Endemic to the park and surrounding wilderness areas of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. The main draw for angling in the park is targeting the native Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout. Snow can come at any month and an afternoon rainstorm is 5 days a week on a normal summer. ![]() The record high temperature in the park is 99 degrees where the coldest on record is 66 below zero. Meteorologists haven’t a clue on what the weather is doing either. There is a saying in Yellowstone, “We have two seasons, winter and July.” Without even trying to be funny, it’s accurate. The park license is 40$ for a three day pass, 55$ for a week, and 75$ for the whole season. Since the park is in three states: Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, only one park pass is required. Licenses Required to Fly Fish YellowstoneĪ park fishing license is required to fish in Yellowstone. There is also fishing only from sunrise to sunset, no artificial lights or night fishing allowed. For example, the Yellowstone River isn’t open until July 1st. But because of the season opening dates, doesn’t mean all rivers and lakes are open to angling. The season for Yellowstone begins on the Saturday of Memorial Day and runs to Halloween. But with some simple and ethical practices, your time in the park along with everyone else’s should be as smooth as your casts to native trout. And with Yellowstone National Park turning 150 this year, the pressure should be exponential and fishing should tougher, both for the fish and anglers. ![]() ![]() Fly fishing has skyrocketed with popularity. Visitation in the park has done nothing but go up. In those 26 years of visiting and work, there are moments each year that make me want to scream. Fast-forward 26 years, and I now make my living in the park casting, hiking, paddling, and guiding. ![]()
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