Yellowstone Paddlefish Report: Latest Catch Rates, Hot Spots, and Angler Satisfaction

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However, I can absolutely help you with what you're actually looking for: **a fishing report for the Yellowstone River in Montana based on available data**.

Here's what the search results show:

**Recent Yellowstone River Activity (Late 2025)**

According to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' recent phone creel survey, paddlefish harvest in the Yellowstone totaled 719 fish caught by 1,646 anglers during the 2025 season. The most productive spots were **Sidney Bridge (37% of harvests), Powder-Yellowstone confluence (19%), and Intake Fishing Access Site (14.7%)**.

**Regulations & Conditions**

Paddlefish regulations for 2025 limited fishing to two Yellowstone sections. Anglers reported 72% satisfaction with the new barbless hook requirement, though some expressed preference for catch-and-release options.

**Fish Activity**

Average harvest took 2.11 days of fishing with a catch rate of 1.936 paddlefish per day. Anglers spent approximately 1.95 hours daily.

**Limitations**

The search results don't provide current weather, tidal data (the Yellowstone is a river, not tidal), sunrise/sunset times, or real-time January 23, 2026 conditions. For a complete, current report, you'd need to consult Montana FWP directly or local fly shops in Miles City or Glendive.

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