Montana’s pristine waters offer abundant wild trout and a multitude of other fish species and West Yellowstone offers some of the best! Surrounding West Yellowstone are some of the country’s top trout streams: the Madison River, Gallatin River, Yellowstone River, and the Henrys Fork of the Snake River. A short drive into Yellowstone Park brings you to the upper Madison, the Firehole, and the Gibbon Rivers.

The Gallatin River runs clean and lively with fish, one of Montana's most magnificent blue-ribbon rainbow, Yellowstone cutthroat, and brown trout streams, and a favorite destination of paddlers, anglers and families. You’ll see why West Yellowstone is called by many ‘the fly-fishing capital of the world.”

Some of the best float and deep-water trout fishing is available on Hebgen Lake and Earthquake Lake as well as Henrys Lake and Island Park Reservoir, all a short drive from West Yellowstone. Hebgen Lake is located just nine miles northwest and offers something for everyone. Bring your inner tube, belly boat, canoe, kayak, inflatables, or sail, power or fishing boat out to the lake and enjoy a day on the water. Several marinas offer docks, as well as convenient boating (including rentals) and fishing supplies.

There is fishing for every season, even winter. Hebgen and ‘Quake Lakes boasts some great ice fishing, while the Gallatin River is open for those willing to cast a fly. There are a number of local fishing shops and fly- fishing specialists. Guide service is available through a number of outfitters in West Yellowstone.
A fishing license is required in the state of Montana.

 

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