Jul 26, 2024

New fishing restrictions and closures will take effect Friday in Yellowstone National Park.

The closures are due to warm-water temperatures and low river levels.

The following rivers will be closed to fishing from 2 p.m. to sunrise the following day:

• Lamar River downstream of Cache Creek to its confluence with the Yellowstone River.
• Soda Butte Creek (the entire creek).
• Slough Creek (the entire creek).
• Yellowstone River from Tower Junction north to the park boundary.
• Gardner River downstream of Osprey Falls north to the park boundary.
• Snake River from Forest Creek south to the park boundary.

The following rivers are under fishing closures:

• Madison River and all associated tributaries.
• Firehole River and all associated tributaries.
• Gibbon River and all associated tributaries downstream of Norris Campground.

Lakes inside the park are open to fishing sunrise to sunset.

All YNP fishing permit can be purchased @ Recreation.gov or in the Park.