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Fly-Fishing Yellowstone River, Livingston, Montana



The Yellowstone River draws fishermen and fisherwomen from around the world. It is the largest, un-dammed and free-flowing river in the country. Brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout all inhabit the Yellowstone. The scenery alone is reason to explore the many miles of the Yellowstone River Basin. Rich and varied habitat provides excellent sub-surface and dry fly fishing.

The stretch of river that flows through Livingston is considered one of the most productive and is further enhanced by the many tributaries along this section. More information about fishing the Yellowstone and stream flows and regulations.

The Yellowstone is one of only many fishing options in and around Livingston. The list below includes some of the top water bodies for fishing, all within twenty-five miles of Livingston.

Armstrong Spring Cr
Rainbow Trout, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout

Big Timber Creek – Tributary of Yellowstone River
Brown Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Brook Trout

Boulder River – Tributary of Yellowstone River
Brown Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout

Dailey Lake
Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Yellow Perch

East Boulder River – Tributary of Boulder River
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout

Horse Creek – Tributary of Shields River
Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout

Mill Creek – Tributary of Yellowstone River
Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout

Pine Creek
Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout

Rock Creek – Tributary of Shields River
Brown Trout, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout

Shields River – Tributary of Yellowstone River
Brown Trout, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish

Sixmile Creek – Tributary of Yellowstone River
Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout

Tom Miner Creek – Tributary of Yellowstone River,Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout

West Boulder River – Tributary of Boulder River
Mountain Whitefish, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout

Yellowstone River
Brown Trout, Burbot, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout