Yellowtail Dam & Reservoir Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Live Yellowtail Dam & Reservoir fishing conditions near Billings, MT: USACE release, reservoir level, and local weather. Use the latest CFS and level trends to time your trip and pick safe access.
Yellowtail Dam & Reservoir snapshot
USBR BHR Bighorn Lake (Yellowtail) MT (daily web pull) USBR BHSX Bighorn River and BIA Canal nr St. Xavier, MT (inst web pull) Yellowtail Dam & Reservoir sits near Billings, MT and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers NWDM district. Coordinates: 45.3068°, -107.9582°. Also known as USBR BHR Bighorn Lake (Yellowtail) MT (daily web pull).
- Latest release
- 1,906 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-19 07:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 3623.05 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-19 07:00 UTC
High release: expect strong current. Fish protected water and current breaks, and be careful wading near outlets.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Yellowtail Dam & Reservoir water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.