Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park

Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park gets its name from the original bridge in 1902 that was a popular fishing spot in the park, providing a great many cutthroat trout.

Overview

Fishing Bridge Yellowstone National Park sits at the north tip of Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone’s largest body of water. It’s a popular spot for visitors to come see the National Historic Landmark building, housing a visitor’s center and bird museum.

Location

Fishing Bridge and its Visitor Center are located at the north end of Yellowstone Lake.

Seasons

The best time to visit Yellowstone Fishing Bridge is from May to September. The Visitor’s Center is open during this time, and the hours are from 8 am to 7 pm.

Activities

The original Fishing Bridge Yellowstone Park was built in 1902 as a rough-hewn log bridge. Historically, it was a favorite spot for fisherman to come and get a great catch. It was a major spawning location for cutthroat trout. The bridge was rebuilt in 1937 with a little different alignment than the first bridge. Currently the bridge is closed to fishing but is used as a place to observe the fish swimming below.

The Fishing Bridge Yellowstone Park area is a central location for an exploration of the park. Amenities are abundant, with groceries, laundry, showers and gas within easy reach.

Be sure to see the Fishing Bridge Museum while you are here. The building seems to appear naturally out of a rock outcropping. Everything here focuses on the natural resources that this building was created to represent.