Yellowstone River in Montana

Originating in Wyoming and creating some of the most scenic vistas in Yellowstone National Park, the Yellowstone River in Wyoming and Montana is home to world-renowned trout fishing and scenic rafting possibilities. Designated a Blue and Red Ribbon river for trout fishing, the waters of the Yellowstone River hold a diverse population of fish and fishing habitats.

The Yellowstone River is impressive by all accounts, whether viewed from lookouts of the Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River or from a drift boat angling for trophy-sized cutthroat further downstream. It is a true Western river for lovers of Western rivers and is the longest undammed river in the continental United States. Its most diverse mix of aesthetic beauty and recreational opportunities can be found between Gardiner, Montana and Livingston, though fantastic trout fishing and unforgettable views reward visitors upstream and downstream from those locations.

The trout fishing between Gardiner and Livingston is the stuff that Western angling dreams are made of. Brown, brook, rainbow and cutthroat trout populate the cold waters of the Yellowstone River. The river ecosystems are influenced by the natural course of the peak and low flows of this unbridled river, an experience that will bring satisfaction to any lover of the natural world.