One hour from this property you can enjoy fishing for 100 pound paddlefish at the Intake Dam on the YellowstoneRiver!! Some absolutely fabulous fishing is available in our area.Approximately 40 miles away is a diversion dam on the YellowstoneRiver.This structure makes it very difficult for the paddlefish to continue their migration up the river during midsummer.This concentration of the paddlefish below the dam makes it far easier to catch them here than any place on the river.A fishing trip at Intake Dam is a very unique experience.Without much skill or equipment one is almost guaranteed to catch a fish of100 plus pounds.Just park your outfit in the campground, pick up your rod and reel, take a short walk to the river and you are fishing! Modern paddlefish (Polyodon Spathula) are classic examples of millions of years of ecological fine-tuning. Paddlefish have adapted remarkably to their environment since they were introduced into the YellowstoneRiver in 1963. They may be the oldest big-game animal surviving in North America! Paddlefish skin is tough, smooth and scaleless except for the upper portion of its tail. The most striking feature of the paddler is its elongated paddle-shaped snout which is used as an antenna for detecting concentrations of food and helping the fish react to the changing water current. Adult paddlefish can weigh from 60 to 120 pounds! The state record paddlefish was 142 pounds, caught in 1973. The Intake Diversion Dam 17 miles north of Glendive, Montana is famous for paddlefishing and the production of caviar. Glendive is considered the "Paddlefish Capitol of the World" and draws over 3,000 anglers annually to this short stretch of the YellowstoneRiver. The Intake fishing access site provides camping facilities, a boat ramp, drinking water, and picnic tables. A concession stand is on site during paddlefish season from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily, and serves meals, rents paddlefishing equipment, and sells fishing supplies. Boat shuttle service is available for crossing the river or fishing downstream.
