Four things that you need to know or consider when fishing the streams of Yellowstone National Park.
- You may want bear spray, but no, your really shouldn’t need it. Some anglers that are really concerned about bears may want to have a can along with them. Just be aware it can discharge when you don’t want it too unless your careful how it is handled. Bear attacks on anglers are very, very rare. Getting stuck by lightning would probably be more common.
- Even though you may be fishing in the hot months of July and August, you may still need a heavy jacket or coat in the early mornings. Temperatures in the high thirties are not rare in the higher elevations even in July. Dress in layers so you can change easily throughout the day. It will likely be ninety degrees some summer days.
- Try to time your trips to fish each day so as you don’t have to travel after dark to get back to your home base. There are a lot of animals, some very big, that like to use the same roads in the park. If you do have to drive in the park after dark, drive slowly.
- Be considerate to other anglers. Don’t just walk up close to one fishing and try to start a conversation. You may spook the big trout the other angler is trying to hook. When fishing, try to keep a reasonable distance from other anglers.