Fishing
Montana’s pristine waters offer abundant wild trout and a multitude of other fish species and West Yellowstone offers some of the best! Surrounding West Yellowstone are some of the country’s top trout streams: the Madison River, Gallatin River, Yellowstone River, and the Henrys Fork of the Snake River. A short drive into Yellowstone Park brings you to the upper Madison, the Firehole, and the Gibbon Rivers.
The Gallatin River runs clean and lively with fish, one of Montana's most magnificent blue-ribbon rainbow, Yellowstone cutthroat, and brown trout streams, and a favorite destination of paddlers, anglers and families. You’ll see why West Yellowstone is called by many ‘the fly-fishing capital of the world.”
Some of the best float and deep-water trout fishing is available on Hebgen Lake and Earthquake Lake as well as Henrys Lake and Island Park Reservoir, all a short drive from West Yellowstone. Hebgen Lake is located just nine miles northwest and offers something for everyone. Bring your inner tube, belly boat, canoe, kayak, inflatables, or sail, power or fishing boat out to the lake and enjoy a day on the water. Several marinas offer docks, as well as convenient boating (including rentals) and fishing supplies.
There is fishing for every season, even winter. Hebgen and ‘Quake
Lakes boasts some great ice fishing, while the Gallatin River is open
for those willing to cast a fly. There are a number of local fishing
shops and fly- fishing specialists. Guide service is available through
a number of outfitters in West Yellowstone.
A fishing license is required in the state of Montana.
Arrick's Fly Shop
37 Canyon Street - 
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Phone: (406) 646-7290
Web: www.arricks.com
We are a complete fly shop, offering a large selection of tackle, flies
and fly tying materials. Our guide trips, full and half day, in both
Montana, Yellowstone, and Henry's Lake, Idaho are designed to satisfy
both experienced and beginners alike. It is our sincere desire to make
you a delighted customer.
Bud Lilly's Trout Shop
39 Madison Avenue -
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Phone: (406) 646-7801
Toll Free: (800) 854-9559
Web: www.budlillys.com
The oldest and best fly fishing shop in the West, providing guided fishing trips in Montana, Idaho, and Yellowstone Park. We carry top of the line fishing gear, outdoor clothing, camping gear, jewelry, gifts and feature a basement art gallery. We will be happy to help you plan your next fishing trip.
Eagle's Tackle Shop
9 Canyon Street -
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Phone: (406) 646-7521
Web: www.eaglecompany.com
Featuring quality fishing tackle and backpacking equipment. Hi-Tec, Danner and Columbia hiking shoes. A wide selection of backpacks, tents sleeping bags and Therm-a-rest pads. Bushnel, Tasco and Nikon binoculars. Topographic maps of the area. Let our knowledgeable staff help you plan your trip – be it fishing, hiking, camping, backpacking or horseback.
Jacklin's Flyshop
105 Yellowstone Avenue -
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Phone (406) 646-7336
Web: www.jacklinsflyshop.com
West Yellowstone's oldest Fly and Tackle Shop offering knowledgeable
guides and fly fishing instructors. Licensed for Montana and Yellowstone
Park. Personalized instruction, group clinics, Custom Tied Flies, and
free fly casting lessons every Sunday night in summer. Our experience
makes the difference. Your guide to the Trout Fishing Capital.
Montana Whitewater Inc.
603 Scott Street -
Gardner, MT 59030
Phone: (406) 763-4465
Toll-Free: (800) 799-4465
Web: www.montanawhitewater.com and www.yellowstonezip.com
Offices located in Big Sky and Gardiner. Join us for a family adventure! We offer half and full day raft trips on 3 rivers, zipline and canopy tours, fly fishing, kayaking, horseback riding and overnight rafting. You can even customize your full-day adventure with our combo trips: Paddle & Saddle, Zip and Dip, Cast & Raft. We offer FREE WETSUIT RENTAL.
The Lone Mountain Ranch
750 Lone Mountain Ranch Road -
Big Sky, MT 59716
Phone: (406) 995-4644
Toll Free: (800) 514-4644
Web: www.lmranch.com
Voted ORVIS Endorsed Fly Fishing Lodge of the Year. Guided walk wades and float trips on the Madison and Yellowstone Rivers, as well as, overnight alpine lake horsepack trips. Families hike, canoe, mountain bike, visit Yellowstone and enjoy kids program adventures while the fisher experiences area blue ribbon trout streams.
The West Yellowstone Fly Shop
140 Madison Avenue -
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Phone: (406) 646- 1181
Web: www.wyflyshop.com
Yellowstone Mountain Guides
P.O. Box 70
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Phone: (406) 646-7230
Cell: (406) 539-4556
Web: www.yellowstone-guides.com
West Yellowstone's premier Fly Fishing Outfitter. We offer 1-10 day fly fishing packages or saddle horse & pack mule fly fishing adventures in Yellowstone, Lee Metcalf Wilderness and Montana area Rivers. Licensed Professional Guides take you on a full day float or walk & wade trip on the Madison, Gallatin or Yellowstone River. We fly fish all the best headwater streams and alpine lakes without the crowds!
