News: Closures on Three Rivers This week brings new closures to the fishing that is happening inside the park. As a result of the recent high temperatures of the rivers, the Firehole, Madison, and lower Gibbon are under temporary closures as the water has an average temperature of 80-86o. This is a major change from […]
Firehole River Use extreme caution and practice ethical angling. As of July 9, Yellowstone National Park implemented mandatory “hoot owl” restrictions on the Firehole River, closing fishing daily from 2:00 p.m. until sunrise due to warm water temperatures and low flows. Recent water temperatures have exceeded levels considered stressful and potentially lethal for trout. If […]
Step away from the crowds and into the wild heart of Yellowstone National Park. This season is the perfect time to book a backcountry fly fishing adventure and experience world‑class waters surrounded by breathtaking scenery, wildlife, and untouched solitude. Imagine casting to native trout in crystal‑clear rivers and alpine lakes—places only accessible by foot and […]
We couldn’t be more excited for the start of the 2026 Park season at Yellowstone Fly Shop. With western rivers opening early this year (May 1), anglers will have more opportunities than ever to fish some of our favorite water on this side of the park, and conditions are shaping up for an epic opener! […]
Well it’s Labor day weekend and the crowds have thinned and the rivers are a little less crowded. The fish are still hungry and there are still great fishing days ahead until the snow flies. Here is our fishing report for this week. Madison River – We were standing around the fly shop counter and […]
