Fishing in Parks

National Parks offer many fishing opportunities; ranging from fly fishing along the Flathead River in Glacier to crabbing off Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Since fishing has the ability to alter fish populations, the National Park Service regulates fishing.

To fish in National Parks, decide where to fish and learn the regulations that apply to conserve fish for future generations.

Find Fishing Opportunities in National Parks

Use the map and key below to learn where you can fish and the regulations that apply.

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Why Regulations?

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  How Regulations Work

  Learn why and how regulations work to conserve fish.

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  Benefits of Native Fish

  Learn why native fish benefit aquatic ecosystems.

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  Anglers Fund Conservation

  Anglers have helped conserve fish for generations through funding from the Dingell-Johnson Act.

Featured Park Fishing

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  Yellowstone National Park

  Fly fish on the iconic waters of the first national park.

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  Gulf Islands National Seashore

  Fish for shrimp, crabs, and more off of this shore.

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  Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

  Fish in the bay of this Marine Protected Area