Belle Fourche River
Smaller tributaries
Perciformes - Perches
Esociformes - Pikes
Siluriformes - Catfishes
Centrarchiformes - Basses and sunfishes
Cypriniformes - Carps
Acipenseriformes - Sturgeons and Paddlefish
Anabantiformes - Gouramies and snakeheads
Lepisosteiformes - Gars
Amiiformes - Bowfins
Moroniformes - Temperate basses
Clupeiformes - Herrings
Acanthuriformes - Surgeonfishes
Anguilliformes - Eels and morays
Gasterosteiformes - Sticklebacks
Percopsiformes - Trout-perches
Hiodontiformes - Mooneyes
Cyprinodontiformes - Toothcarps
Carcharhiniformes - Ground sharks
Petromyzontiformes - Lampreys
Perciformes - Perches
Esociformes - Pikes
Siluriformes - Catfishes
Centrarchiformes - Basses and sunfishes
Cypriniformes - Carps
Acipenseriformes - Sturgeons and Paddlefish
Anabantiformes - Gouramies and snakeheads
Lepisosteiformes - Gars
Amiiformes - Bowfins
Moroniformes - Temperate basses
Clupeiformes - Herrings
Acanthuriformes - Surgeonfishes
Anguilliformes - Eels and morays
Gasterosteiformes - Sticklebacks
Percopsiformes - Trout-perches
Hiodontiformes - Mooneyes
Cyprinodontiformes - Toothcarps
Carcharhiniformes - Ground sharks
Petromyzontiformes - Lampreys
he Belle Fourche River (pronounced bel FOOSH; Lakota: Šahíyela Wakpá) is a tributary of the Cheyenne River, approximately 290 miles (470 km) long, in the U.S. states of Wyoming and South Dakota. It is part of the Mississippi River watershed via the Cheyenne and Missouri rivers.
Fishing on the Belle Fourche River is an extremely popular activity due to the abundance of various fish species in its waters. Although it is possible year-round, it is most frequented from spring to fall, when the weather conditions are most favorable.
The Belle Fourche River is particularly known for its trout, including Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. These fish species prefer the fast and cold sections of the river. In addition to trout, Northern Pike can be found in the slower and deeper parts of the river. Smallmouth Bass is also popular among sport fishermen and can be found in various parts of the river. Walleye is typically found in the calmer and deeper sections, especially near the river\’s confluence and reservoirs.
Various fishing techniques are used on the Belle Fourche River, with the most popular being fly fishing, bait fishing (using natural baits), and spin fishing (using artificial lures). Each of these techniques allows anglers to enjoy catching a variety of fish species and provides a unique experience on this beautiful river.
