Yellowstone River - View From Top Of The Canyon

Yellowstone River

Yellowstone National Park

Tower District of the Park

Yeap there are some mighty big fish at the bottom of this canyon and yeap it's really hard to get to them. There are some trails that lead down to the river. If you are in great shape, you can hike them to work your way down. The trails are challenging and not for those who aren't in really decent shape. It's a relatively wild environment at the bottom of the canyon. You won't see many folks down there. Take precautions because you may encounter wildlife. You should also pack extra food, water, etc as needed.

Don't forget your camera, because the scenery at the canyon floor is out of this world. You likely may encounter some type of wildlife on the trails and especially around the river. It's always adviseable to carry your bear pepper spray just in case. The chances of needing to use it are pretty slim, but, the one time you don't have it, may be the one day you really need it. Insect hatches are at their peak in July. There will likely be more fishermen on the river in July as the dry-fly anglers will be out in force. The big fish will be hitting the top water fly's. There is nothing more exciting! Here is a great fly fishing website that has great info that will help you on your trip (http://www.yellowstonenationalpark.com/flyfishing.htm).

Roads into this area are only open to car traffic during the Summer months. Road Closure info is available through the national park service web site at (http://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm). We stongly encourage you to check with the parks service before driving a long distance to the park, only to find that the road you need is temporarily closed. Even in the spring and summer, sudden snowstorms can cause road closures in Yellowstone. If you are traveling through Yellowstone, you can also call 307-344-2117 for updates. Also, make sure you have all the proper fishing permits for the area.

Types Of Fish You Can Expect To Catch

Brown Trout / Rainbow Trout / Cutthroat Trout / Grayling / Brook Trout / Lake Trout / Brook Trout / Mountain Whitefish

The Native Species Of The Park Are

Cutthroat Trout / Grayling / Mountain Whitefish