Limits on the number of these non-native fish you can catch vary by area. On Yellowstone Lake, Lake Trout are an unwanted species and park regulations require anglers to keep or kill all of the Lake Trout they catch.
Non-native fish, like the Lake Trout, are in direct competition with native Cutthroat and can have a negative impact on the native population.
Good news for anglers fishing in Yellowstone Lake? The bounty of Lake Trout is limitless! See your regulations booklet for details on how to identify the various fish species in Yellowstone! Yellowstone has a long tradition of fly fishing. Nowhere else will an angler find so many public lakes, rivers and steams with such a wide variety of game fish in an area the size of Yellowstone.
With a wide variety of conditions and waterways and an abundance of fish that can be counted on to swim for the flies, Yellowstone is the ideal destination for anyone who has a passion or interest in fly fishing. The months of July and August can be a great time to head out on a fishing excursion in Yellowstone, especially in lakes and backcountry streams. Insect hatches are also at their peak, making it a great time for dry-fly anglers.
By August, all of the rivers will fish well and the biting flies will have thinned out around the backcountry lakes. No matter when you head out on a Yellowstone fly fishing excursion, be sure to bring along bear spray, rain gear, sunglasses, sunblock, insect repellent, and a hat. Learn more about fly fishing in Yellowstone with these helpful Yellowstone Fly Fishing Tips from nationally recognized fly fishing guide, Craig Mathews.
Guided Fishing Tours are available from our Bridge Bay Marina starting the middle of June and running through until the start of September. Our Guided Fishing Tours can be reserved for a two-hour trip to longer fishing excursions up 12 hours long. Our knowledgeable guides will take you to a location where the fish are biting. Custom fishing tours are available to areas of Yellowstone Lake that few people ever get to experience.
You can even take along your canoe or kayak to explore more of the lakeshore! Boat rentals for fishing are available by the hour from Bay Bridge Marina. You can bring your own boat for fishing in Yellowstone, but make sure you obtain a permit from the National Park Service as well as an aquatic invasive species inspection before put your boat into the water. Yellowstone National Park is managed as a natural area to protect plants, wildlife, geology, and scenery.
Angling has been a major visitor activity for over a century. The objectives of the fishing program are to:. In Yellowstone, bald eagles, ospreys, pelicans, otters, grizzly bears, and other wildlife take precedence over humans in utilizing fish as food. None of the fish in Yellowstone are stocked, and populations depend on sufficient number of spawning adults to maintain natural reproduction and genetic diversity.
In Yellowstone National Park, we place less emphasis upon providing fishing for human consumption and put more emphasis upon the quality for recreational fishing. Do not feed any animals, including birds, squirrels, and coyotes. Bear Warning Bears and other wildlife may appear in areas frequented by people—even on trails, boardwalks, and along roads. Be alert—watch for bears and bear sign, like fresh tracks or scat. Make noise in areas where visibility is limited.
Carry bear spray and know how to use it. Avoid hiking or fishing alone. Try to stay with a group of three or more people. Exceptions are noted in each of the regional regulations. Hours are daily from sunrise to sunset. Fishing with an artificial light is prohibited. Some areas are closed to human entry, have trail or seasonal closures, off-trail travel and daylight hour limitations, or party size recommendations.
Streams may be temporarily closed due to low water levels and high water temperatures to protect fish populations. Permits Anglers 16 years of age or older must be in possession of a valid Yellowstone National Park fishing permit to fish in the park. State fishing licenses are not valid and aren't required.
Fishing permits may be purchased at numerous locations in and around the park , including area fly shops. Park rangers may check permits and inspect tackle, fish, creels, or other containers where fish or tackle may be stored.
Anglers 15 years of age or younger have two options: Children 15 or younger may fish without a permit if they are fishing under the direct supervision of an adult who has a valid park fishing permit. Children 15 or younger may obtain a free permit that must be signed by a responsible adult. With this permit, a child can fish without direct adult supervision.
Fishing areas and regions. Fish in Yellowstone's Northwest. Fish in Yellowstone's Northeast. Fish in Yellowstone's Southwest.
Fish in Yellowstone's Southeast. Fishing Regulations PDF. Boating Regulations PDF. Handling and Releasing Fish To better ensure survival of hooked fish, follow these guidelines. Handling For all native fish and any nonnative fish you intend to release, bring the fish in as quickly as possible. Do not play the fish to exhaustion. Always make sure your hands are wet if you must handle the fish.
Hold the fish with one hand around the tail section and the other beneath the belly, just behind the pectoral fins. Never grab or hold a fish through the gills unless it is already dead. If you want a photo of the fish, make sure the photographer is ready before you handle the fish.
Make it quick. Unhooking Unhook the fish in quiet water such as an eddy or slow spot. Do not drag the fish across land.
Use forceps or small needle-nosed pliers to quickly remove the hook. Tackle, Lures, and Hooks Hooks and lures typically have barbs when purchased. With small pliers you must pinch down the barbs. Without barbs more skill is required in landing and bringing in fish, but hook removal is easier and less traumatic to the fish. Spinning lures typically have three hooks called treble hooks. With wire cutters you can snip off one of the hooks or snap one off with pliers; you also must pinch down all the barbs.
Two hooks are still effective, easier to remove, and less traumatic. If the fish is deeply hooked, cut the line, do not pull out the hook. Most fish can survive with hooks left in. Exhausted Fish Never just throw a fish back into the water.
Gently remove the hook within calm water, then lightly cradle the fish with your hands to see what it does. If it struggles to keep itself upright, hold the fish around its tail and beneath its belly with its head facing upstream into the current. Move the fish gently back and forth toward and away from the current.
You should notice the gills opening and closing due to the rush of water. This is like giving a fish mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. When the fish has recovered, it should swim away on its own. Native Fish Species. Native Fish Conservation Program. Know Your Fish The fishing map within the fishing regulations indicates known locations of fish species within the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park.
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