Reel ‘Em In All Year! Discover Yellowstone’s Best Fishing Spots

Each year, millions of visitors from around the world make the trek to Yellowstone National Park to experience the plethora of natural wonders that the park has to offer. YNP is full of beautiful scenery and large populations of different types of wildlife. Fishing is also a popular activity for visitors to Yellowstone, and if you're planning a fishing trip soon, here's some good news.

You can find a variety of lakes, rivers, and streams in Yellowstone National Park. Unfortunately, most of them are only open to the public on a seasonal basis, but according to a YNP press release, two locations in the park will soon be open to year-round fishing.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK ANNOUNCES YEAR-ROUND FISHING

Before you get too excited, year-round fishing will only be permitted in two locations beginning on November 1, 2024. Learn about the two locations below.

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• 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.

All other fishing areas in the park will be open during the regular 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.

If you're planning a fishing trip in Yellowstone National Park, click here to learn more.