Clarks Fork Yellowstone River Fishing
Named after William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Clark's Fork of the Yellowstone River flows through a deep, postcard-scenic canyon. Its tumultuous waterfalls, whitewater cascades, deep pools, and rugged corridor lands are its unique characteristics.
The Clark's Fork of the Yellowstone River boasts an abundance of species for exciting fishing. They include: Rainbow Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Brook Trout, Yellowstone and Snake River Cutthroat, Grayling, Brown Trout and some Rainbow-Cutthroat hybrids.
Fishing is allowed year round but the area receives substantial amounts of snow in the winter. Ice out on the main forks of the river is usually around the end of April. Spring runoff usually runs until the end of June.
The Clarks Fork River drainage is located in the northwest corner of Wyoming adjacent to Yellowstone National Park on the Clark's Fork Ranger District. The canyon section of the Clarks Fork River is the only river in Wyoming with the designation "wild and scenic."
From Reef Creek upstream, all fish over 8 inches shall be released immediately with a creel limit of 6 fish. From Reef Creek downstream, the creel limit is 3 fish with only 1 exceeding 12 inches and all legal methods of fishing are allowed.
The upper reaches of the river and the canyon offer some spectacular scenery. Big horn sheep and mountain goats (the only population in Wyoming) are often seen on the canyon walls.
The fishery of the lower reaches of the river are maintained by periodic stockings by Wyoming Game and Fish, while the upper reaches and canyon are maintained by natural reproduction.
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