Secluded Lakes

It is officially run-off season here in Yellowstone Country. This means that the Yellowstone River and many of its tributaries like the Stillwater and Boulder Rivers are high, muddy, and more or less unfishable until the end of June. Yellowstone National PArk open to fish the Saturday, May 25, and there will be great walk-wade fishing options in the park. Another great Spring fishing option in the Livingston and Gardiner Area this time of year is to fish our Secluded Lakes.. These lakes are private, Spring-fed lakes on huge Montana ranches. The fishing on these lakes is beast in the Spring because the Lake water is cold and the weeds have not grown, yet. Generally speaking, the average size fish in the lakes range from nice size (12-18 inches) to potentially monsterous (22+ inches).

Be prepared for all of our Spring weather conditions!

Trout Species

Depending on the lake, We could be targeting:

Rainbow Trout
Brooke Trout
Brown Trout
Cutbows
Cutthroat

Why Fish the Lakes?

Gorgeous views
Big Fish
We fish from a drift boat
Learn new lake fishing methods
Great for Anglers of all ability levels
Dry flies, Nymphing, Streamers
Lakes don’t get muddy!
Secluded experience

Yellowstone River Outfitters- Cutthroat Trout

Big Smiles on Lower Story Lake

These lakes are private and require additional rod fees of 80-100 dollars. There are a limited number of rods available/boats available per lake per day. Advanced booking is necessary. It is totally worth it! Spending a day on one of our secluded lakes is a great way to split up a multi-day Yellowstone trip.

Lake Options