While
best known for its geothermal features such as the famous Old Faithful Geyser,
the Yellowstone National Park is also host to numerous bodies of water. Due to
the park's proximity to a caldera formation, the bodies of water are linked
conveniently, providing numerous locations for fish to gather. Where there are
fish, there's bound to be sport fishers, and every year from May to November,
hundreds of amateur and professional anglers alike come to catch game in
Yellowstone.
Various
fish species inhabit Yellowstone's waters, but the most prominent are the
cutthroat trout, whitefish, and grayling varieties. Sport fishers who catch any
of these species are mandated to release them back into the wild, according to
park rules. However, the park highly encourages angling enthusiasts to catch
and keep invasive species such as rainbow and lake trout, as these varieties
are notorious for ruining the park's aquatic ecosystem.
Those
planning to angle some game in Yellowstone should remember that aside from
fishing restrictions, there are also strict general regulations in place. For
example, fishing hooks aren't allowed, and only artificial lures are permitted.
Fly fishing is allowed, however, and actively encouraged. Those new to using
flies as bait can hire any of the local instructors for guidance on how to best
utilize these lures.
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