Yellowstone National Park Fishing Regulations
Yellowstone National Park Fishing News / Update
Yellowstone National Park expands access to allow for year-round fishing in two locations Public invited to join a virtual Native Fish Conservation Program update April 30th, 2024.
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning Nov. 1, 2024, Yellowstone National Park will expand fishing access by allowing for year-round fishing opportunities at two locations in the park. These two locations are:
Madison River: The Madison River from the Wyoming/Montana state line downstream to the park boundary near the West Entrance in West Yellowstone, Montana.
Gardner River: The Gardner River from Osprey Falls downstream to the confluence with the Yellowstone River near the North Entrance in Gardiner, Montana.
Other fishing areas in the park will continue to be available during the standard fishing season, which is from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Oct. 31 each year.
The 2024 Yellowstone annual fishing permit will be valid May 25 through Dec. 31, 2024. Beginning in 2025, the annual fishing permit will be valid for the calendar year, January through December.
Yellowstone National Park is a fantastic place to spend time on the rivers, lakes and creeks fishing. Within the boundaries of Yellowstone are some of the best blue ribbon trout fisheries in America. They include but are not limited to: Yellowstone Lake and River, Madison, Firehole, Gibbon, and Lamar Rivers, Slough and Soda Butte Creeks. There are many many more lakes and creeks to drop a line into.
It must be remembered that the main import and purpose of the fish in Yellowstone is to support the wildlife of this fantastic ecosystem: otters, eagles, bears, osprey, and on. That is the reason for the regulations, to keep this system working for those that need it and provide some fun, food and relaxation for the rest of us. Take care and enjoy, and may your time in Yellowstone build fond memories with family and friends that will last a lifetime!
Felt-soled Footgear Prohibited
To reduce the potential for introduction or spread of aquatic invasive species, footgear with absorbent felt or other fibrous material on the soles are prohibited while fishing in Yellowstone.
Also see: Yellowstone Fish and Fishing Fees
Yellowstone 2023 Fishing Regulations Pamplet: Fishing Regulations pdf format
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Also see: Yellowstone Fish and Fishing Fees
Information provided by the NPS
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| Old Faithful Live | All Old Faithful | Old Faithful Static | Old Faithful VC |
| North Entrance | Mt Washburn | Mammoth | YVO WebCam |
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| Gardiner, Montana | Silver Gate, Montana | West Yellowstone, Montana | Cooke City, Montana |
| Livingston, Montana | Cody, Wyoming | Jackson Hole, Wyoming | Yellowstone National Park |
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| The Great Outdoors Net | Great Outdoor Recreational Places |
| Gardiner, Montana | West Yellowstone, Montana |
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