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The Yellowstone River, the longest
of the Montana rivers, flows through some truly beautiful scenery.
It runs through the stunning Paradise Valley in its upper section,
surrounded by the Absaroka Mountains on all sides. The river is
free of any major dams throughout its entire length and none of
its flows are regulated in any way.
The fly-fishing on the Yellowstone River is 2nd to none, and is
internationally considered to be one of the best trout waters
in the United States. The upper half of the river is full of cutthroat
trout, rainbow trout and brown trout, while the half below Billings
becomes a warm water fishery for large walleye, catfish and sturgeon.
While 1st-rate Montana fly-fishing is available for wade anglers,
the Yellowstone River is generally best fished from a boat. The
Yellowstone River is too wide and deep to wade across, and flows
fast in its upper portion, factors that can deny wade anglers
access to many superb fishing spots. |
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