Mammoth in Yellowstone National Park in Park County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Why is there no fishing from Fishing Bridge?
In 1902, the first bridge was built across the outlet of Yellowstone Lake. By 1914, its official name was “Fishing Bridge.” Today’s bridge with walkways was built in 1937. Fishing Bridge had become a popular fishing spot for park visitors. Built over a gravelly river bed, however, the bridge spans an ideal cutthroat trout spawning area. Fishing from the bridge removed the very trout that could produce new generations, which are needed to sustain the world’s largest remaining native cutthroat population. Since fishing from the bridge stopped in 1973, pelicans, osprey, otters, eagles and kingfishers have returned, and can often be seen feeding on the fish.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts.
Location. 44° 34.006′ N, 110° 22.935′ W. Marker is in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, in Park County. It is in Mammoth. Marker is on E Entrance Road (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located along the railing on the north side of the Fishing Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yellowstone National Park WY 82190, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cutthroat (within shouting distance of this marker); Off the Hook (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilderness Architecture (approx. 0.3 miles away); Leaping the Rapids (approx. 2.8 miles away); Black Dragon’s Caldron (approx. 4˝ miles away); Churning Caldron (approx. 4.6 miles away); Mud Geyser (approx. 4.6 miles away); Cooking Hillside (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yellowstone National Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 562 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 3, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.