Yellowstone River
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.
- Yellowstone River MT is the longest undammed river in the Continental United States.
- Designated a Blue and Red Ribbon for trout fishing, the waters of the Yellowstone River hold a diverse population of fish and fishing habitats.
- Brown, brook, rainbow, and cutthroat trout populate the cold waters of the Yellowstone River Montana.
Overview
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. 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.
Fishing
Designated a Blue and Red Ribbon for trout fishing, the waters of the Yellowstone River hold a diverse population of fish and fishing habitats. 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 Montana. The Yellowstone fluctuates between 74 feet and 300 feet, so fishing here is typically done by boat. New to the area? Familiarize yourself with popular fly fishing locations on the Yellowstone. Or make it easy and experience the Montana Yellowstone River with a fishing guide!
Rafting
Floating is not allowed in Yellowstone Park, but can begin at the town of Gardiner. Dowstream from Gardiner, the rolling rapids fluctuate between Class II and III rapids based on the time of year, requiring experienced floaters in rafts, driftboats, canoes or kayaks. Below Livingston, the waters are easily floated by anyone. Regardless of skill level, the Yellowstone broadcasts gorgeous scenery, flowing through breathtaking Paradise Valley and flanked by the Absaroka Mountains on either side. Ensure a safe and scenic trip with a whitewater rafting guide.
Highlights
- Yellowstone River MT is the longest undammed river in the Continental United States.
- The river ecosystems are influenced by the natural course of the peak and low flows of this unbridled river.
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