As of August 19, 2016 the Yellowstone River from Gardiner, Montana to Laurel, Montana is closed to AL fishing, wading, floating, tubing and boating until further notice. The cause is Proliferative Kidney Disease [PKD]. Earlier this month anglers began reporting an unusual number of dead and dying Rocky Mountain Whitefish in the river south of Livingston, Montana. Samples taken from the river indicate that the cause is a microscopic parasite which affects trout as well as whitefish. While the parasite causes no risk to humans the river has been closed to prevent the spread of this disease.

When the river will reopen for recreational activities is unknown at this time. If you are planning to come to fish the Yellowstone River in the area described above you should make other plans at this time.

The Chronicler