About Yellowstone River - Big Timber to Billings Fishing
Recommended Bait
Some of the best bait for Brown Trout is live minnows or small spoons, especially in natural colors like silver and brown.
Some of the best bait for Rainbow Trout is a small spinner or spoon, especially in silver or gold colors, or live bait like worms.
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Popular Fish in Yellowstone River - Big Timber to Billings
The Yellowstone River from Big Timber to Billings is a haven for anglers seeking a diverse range of fish species. The most popular catches in this stretch of the river include the sought-after Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, along with the feisty Arctic Grayling, the elusive Brown Trout, and the hard-fighting Rainbow Trout. Fishing in the Yellowstone River offers a unique experience for both novice and experienced anglers, with opportunities to catch a variety of prized fish species in the picturesque setting of Montana. Whether it's the thrill of reeling in a Yellowstone Cutthroat or the challenge of landing an Arctic Grayling, fishing in the Yellowstone River promises an unforgettable angling adventure.
Cutthroat Trout
Named for the distinctive red slashes below their jaw, Cutthroat Trout inhabit clean, cold streams and lakes, prized by fly fishermen for their cunning nature.
Bluegill
A brightly colored sunfish, Bluegill are popular for panfishing. They have a spotted body and a distinctive dark patch on their ear flap.
Rainbow Trout
A beautiful fish with an iridescent band of colors along its side, Rainbow Trout are prized for their delicate flavor. They prefer cold, clear streams and rivers.
Brown Trout
Brown Trout have a brown and yellow mottled body. They are known for their intelligence and can be quite tricky to catch. They prefer streams with fast-moving currents.
Regulations
Montana Stream Access Laws
The Courts have described the reach of the California public right of navigation as”teh right to navigate and to excersize the... See More
Montana Freshwater Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions... See More
Montana Fishing License Online
In California, anyone under the age of 16 or above is required to get a sport fishing license to take any fish: shell fish: repltile o... See More
Montana Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local, rules and regulation... See More
