McKenzie County · stream · order 10 river · ~14,703 cfs typical
Yellowstone River
Yellowstone River is a stream in McKenzie County, North Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
87°
67°
13 mph
7%
Fri
Overcast
94°
64°
11 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
103°
68°
10 mph
4%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Nohly Lake4.1 mi
- Cedar Creek5.0 mi
- Sixmile Creek5.8 mi
- Charbonneau Creek8.3 mi
- Berry Creek6.6 mi
- North Fork Fourmile Creek7.5 mi
- Hay Creek10.9 mi
- Lake Trenton8.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Yellowstone River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Yellowstone River?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Yellowstone River?+
Yellowstone River is a stream in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.