PRAY FISHING FIELD GUIDE
To the Cutthroat: A Horseback Passage into Yellowstone’s Hidden Tributaries
A seven‑hour day trip that rides you by horseback from the trailhead into remote tributaries of the Lamar River so you can fish for Yellowstone cutthroat while a guide manages the horses.
To the Cutthroat: A Horseback Passage into Yellowstone’s Hidden Tributaries.
On horseback with Horsetrack Outfitters you travel into some of Yellowstone National Park’s more remote tributaries of the Lamar River—places like Slough Creek and Pebble Creek—spending the day fishing for the park’s widespread native trout, the Yellowstone cutthroat, while guides handle the horses and provide transport to the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Remote Tributaries of the Lamar
The trip delivers access to small, sheltered streams—Slough Creek and Pebble Creek among them—where angling happens away from the busiest roads and trailheads, into pockets of Yellowstone best reached on horseback.
Yellowstone Cutthroat
The fisheries focus on Yellowstone cutthroat, the region’s widespread native trout and the primary species targeted on these tributaries.
Horseback Access and On‑site Support
Horsetrack Outfitters transports anglers by horseback to fishing locations and provides a guide who manages the horse(s) while you fish, allowing you to concentrate on the water rather than the tack.
What the day feels like
How the Day Feels
Over seven hours you meet at a trailhead, mount up and ride into Yellowstone’s tributary country; once at a chosen stream you dismount to fish while guides attend the horses and provide a base camp and lunch, leaving anglers to concentrate on casting for cutthroat in quieter water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits and where to be cautious.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Fly fishing equipment (not provided); seasonally appropriate layers; water and light trail snacks; snug hat and sunglasses optional; rain jacket recommended for brief summer storms.
MANDATORY: long pants and closed‑toed shoes. Bring any personal medical equipment you need. Helmets are available on request but are not required.
Saddle/pommel bags will be available for your additional items; lunch will be provided at the trailhead/field stop.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The trip is seven hours in duration.
Where do we meet?
You meet at the trailhead; lunch will be provided.
Is fishing equipment provided?
No—fishing equipment is not provided; participants must bring their own fly gear.
Is the fishing guided?
No—the outfitter provides transportation to fishing locations via horseback and a guide will manage the horse(s), but the fishing itself is not guided.
What species will I be fishing for?
The primary species targeted are Yellowstone cutthroat trout, the park’s widespread native trout.
Are helmets required for the ride?
Helmets are available if desired but are not required; if you want a helmet let the outfitter know in advance so they can bring the right size.