Henry's Fork Anglers Fishing Yellowstone

Perhaps there is no other area in this country that offers the varied and productive fly fishing waters that can be found within a relatively short
drive from Henry's Fork Anglers.

We believe that we can offer virtually any trout fly fishing experience you
might desire. Our local waters provide experiences from pushover 6" brook
trout to highly technical dry fly fishing for large rainbows to streamer fishing
for big brown trout. And don't forget about the world class stillwater fishing almost at our doorstep

Yellowstone Park provides an excellent opportunity to combine some sight seeing along with some great trout fishing. The best times to view the wildlife and geological wonders of the Park are early in the season, before the crowds arrive in July, and after Labor Day.

The Firehole River

The Firehole is the best spot to fish when the Park opens for fishing in late May. The Firehole is a true spring creek and usually runs clear when other streams are swollen with spring run off. It is one of the most beautiful streams in the region with daily hatches of mayflies and caddis until thermal activity makes the water too warm later in the summer. The river is again very productive after the frosty nights of September cool the water again.

The Yellowstone River

The Yellowstone is the top attraction from the day it opens on July 15 until late summer. The river is filled with large Cutthroat Trout that have moved into the river earlier in the spring to spawn. The Yellowstone runs clear and cool, providing outstanding habitat for the trout as well as the aquatic insect community. The Yellowstone River provides a greater variety of mayflies and other aquatic insects than any other stream in the park.

The Madison River

The Madison gets its start in Yellowstone National Park. Beginning at the confluence of the Firehole and the Gibbon Rivers, the Madison flows out of the park near West Yellowstone. The fishing on the Madison in the Park generally picks up in late July. Stonefly and caddisfly imitations are effective at this time of year. The Madison supports a variety of aquatic insects including several species of mayfly, caddis flies and stone flies.

The Gallatin River

The Gallatin is both easy to access and easy to fish. The river is generally shallow and the fish aren't too particular about what they eat. The Gallatin is located on the northwest edge of the Park and it flows northward toward Bozeman. High riding dry flies and standard nymph patterns are good choices for this river.

Slough Creek

Slough Creek, a beautiful, high mountain stream, has gained in popularity over recent years. August and September are probably the best times to fish Slough Creek.

The Lamar River

The Lamar River is also a great place to fish in August and September. Most of the river is easily waded as it winds across the floor of the Lamar Valley. Hoppers and large attractors are generally very effective on this river.

The Bechler River

lies off the beaten path in the southwest corner of the Park. This is another stream that is best fished in mid to late summer. Hoppers and other terrestrials can be effective on the Bechler. There are also several mayflies that hatch here.

The Gibbon River

The Gibbon is a river with many different faces. At Elk Park it is a meandering creek that requires a careful approach. Terrestrial and mayfly patterns are effective here. A little further downstream, the river picks up speed and starts to exhibit freestone characteristics. This water is best fished with high riding dry flies.

The Fall River

The upper Fall River that lies within the southwest corner of the park offers some excellent back country fishing. Access is from Ashton on the Cave Falls Highway. Cave Falls is a spectacular scenic destination of itself. There is also access to the upper meadows from the Flag Ranch Road.