Guided Fly Fishing in Yellowstone National Park

Cast in the Shadow of Geysers

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America's First National Park

Yellowstone isn't just a destination. It's a landmark. The world's first national park holds more geothermal features than anywhere else on earth, more wildlife than most people will ever see, and some of the most storied trout water in the American West. Geysers erupting on schedule. Bison roaming open valleys. Thermal springs shimmering in colors that don't look real.

And running right through all of it are the rivers where we fish.

With Jackson sitting about an hour from the South Entrance, we focus on the southern reaches of the park, where we have access to water that consistently produces. The fisheries here are as varied as the landscape: thermal rivers with otherworldly hatches (including the famous Firehole, winding past geysers and hot springs unlike anything else on earth), deep cold lakes with trophy cutthroat, and backcountry stretches that most visitors never reach. Wherever your guide puts you, the setting alone makes it unforgettable. A day here tends to be adventurous, beautiful,and creates memories to last a lifetime.

Choose Your Fly Fishing Adventure

Every trip is guided by local expertise. Your guide will put you on the best water available that day.

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Experience a private, full-day fly fishing adventure in the legendary waters of Jackson Hole. Drift through stunning river landscapes while targeting abundant trout with your expert guide, all while enjoying top-tier gear, instruction, and a freshly prepared streamside lunch. It’s the perfect blend of relaxation, scenery, and world-class fishing.

Starting at:

$845 per boat

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Trophy Trout Trips

Chase the fish of a lifetime on a full-day trophy trout adventure designed for experienced anglers. Target large, hard-fighting trout in some of the region’s most productive waters, guided by experts who know where the big fish are. This is a rewarding, high-skill experience for those ready to step up their game.

Starting at:

$940 per boat

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Yellowstone Lake

Yellowstone Lake is a world-class fishery holding trophy-sized Cutthroat Trout that most anglers never get the chance to target. It's a large lake best fished by motorboat, and throughout the summer you can expect fish in the 19 to 27 inch range on dries, nymphs, and streamers. Attractions include the West Thumb Geyser Basin, where Fishing Cone rises directly out of the water at the lake's edge. Very few people ever reach this part of the park, and fishing it is one of the most remarkable ways to experience Yellowstone while catching fish worth traveling for.

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Lewis Lake

Lewis Lake is an exceptional fishery about 1.5 hours north of Jackson, home to both Brown Trout and Lake Trout. Most fish run in the 16 to 22 inch range, with some pushing bigger. We fish from drift boats with small outboard motors, targeting flats and drop-offs with nymphs and streamers, and dries during the Brown Drake hatch. It's a quieter, less-traveled corner of the region and consistently produces.

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Firehole River

There are few fishing experiences on the planet like the Firehole. Listed in "Ten Places to Fly-Fish Before You Die" and just about every serious fly fishing destination list, the river earns its reputation on its own terms. What makes it unlike anything else is the setting: you're casting to wild trout while Grand Prismatic, Fountain Flat, and Old Faithful steam in the background. The water itself is warmed by geothermal activity, which creates epic hatches and conditions you simply won't find on any other river in the world. It's one of those days where the fishing is great and somehow still isn't the most remarkable thing that happened.

What to Expect on Your Yellowstone Fly Fishing Guide Trip

That river winding past the Grand Prismatic Spring? That's the Firehole — and that's where we fish. One of the most remarkable stretches of trout water on earth, right in the middle of the world's most iconic national park.

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Boat Fishing Options

From the 110 miles of pristine shoreline on Yellowstone Lake aboard our spacious motorboats to the secluded river channel of Lewis Lake by drift boat, our watercraft offer a rare perspective of the park that few visitors ever experience.

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Walk-and-Wade Approach

Guided fly fishing in Yellowstone offers an opportunity to walk-and-wade, creating a hands-on, immersive experience. You’ll move thoughtfully along the river, stopping at promising water and adjusting techniques with your guide’s instruction. This format works well for beginners and experienced anglers alike, offering steady engagement throughout the day.

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Wildlife and Scenery

Fishing here means sharing space with expansive landscapes and abundant wildlife. It’s common to see elk, bison, and wide open valleys while you cast to native trout. The setting becomes part of the memory, making the day about more than just fish landed.

How It Works

Yellowstone is unlike anywhere else, and your guide will do everything possible to get you there. River selection is guide-led and flexible, and conditions or permits can occasionally shift plans. Wherever you fish, it'll be an experience worth telling.

  • Pick your Dates and Make your reservation online or over the phone, whatever works best for you.
  • On the day of your trip we will meet you at a pre-arranged meeting spot. If you have already gotten your Yellowstone fishing license and park pass, we will head straight to the river or Lake 
  • After rigging up the rods and the boat we will hit the water. If you are new to fishing, our expert (and very patient) guides will give you all of the instruction you need. Then it's on to Catching Fish!!!
  • Yellowstone offers a number of diverse fisheries. Our day could be spent on a Lake, River or Stream either walking and wading or fishing from a boat, We have snacks and drinks on the boat, and on full day trips we stop for a delicious lunch.
  • You will drive back to your hotel, where you can rest up for the next day's adventure.
  • Our company is small and therefore very flexible and more than happy to customize your trip to fit your needs.
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Start Planning Your Yellowstone Fly Fishing Trip

A day in Yellowstone stays with you long after you leave the water. Whether you’re considering a full day, overnight, or trophy trout trip, Jackson Hole Anglers makes the process clear and straightforward. Reach out with questions, compare options, and move forward confidently with a trusted Wyoming guide service that has been welcoming anglers since 2001.

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