The Fish of the Yellowstone Region
Grayling may be the rarest and most special fish found in the Greater Yellowstone Region. Native to many watersheds, grayling populations have declined significantly due to a variety of factors. Only a select few fisheries hold grayling today, making these fisheries hallowed ground. If you’re lucky enough to come across a grayling, take in its […]
Love ’em or hate ’em, brook trout are abundant throughout many Greater Yellowstone fisheries. They are known to have some of the most unique colorations and are one of nature’s finest works of art. Brook trout are ultra-aggressive and can be fooled on a variety of flies, though streamer and dry fly fishing seem to
Native to many Greater Yellowstone Fisheries, Westslope cutthroat trout are one of the most fun trout species to fool with a fly. Their bright red belly and distinct spots are hard to miss, and they love to eat a dry fly. Westslope cutthroat trout are less abundant than they once were due to the presence
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The rainbow trout of the Greater Yellowstone Region are special. They grow to large sizes, inhabit many diverse fisheries, and give you a memorable fight on the fly rod. Whether you’re chasing the wary rainbows on “The Ranch” or the fat rainbows on the Missouri, rainbow trout make for a fun day of fishing. Popular
Anglers travel worldwide to catch the brown trout of the Greater Yellowstone Region. While not native, brown trout are high on many anglers’ lists for their aggressive behavior and the size that they grow to. Brown trout are known for being rather reclusive, tending to be more difficult to catch than other trout species in
The Yellowstone Cutthroat is one of the most sought-after trout in the Greater Yellowstone Region. Known for their willingness to take a dry fly and their slow rise forms, the Yellowstone Cutthroat is my favorite fish to catch on a fly rod. Yellowstone Cutthroat trout are native to many streams throughout the region. A few
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