Best Fishing in Southwest Montana

It is easy to “get lost” in the beauty of your surroundings while fly fishing the many blue-ribbon rivers in Montana. There are literally hundreds and hundreds of miles of rivers to fish. Where is the best fishing? That’s a tough call. Some anglers fish the same waters each season, some fish a different river each trip… no matter, it’s hard to make a bad choice in Montana – Whether you are looking for solitude, or enjoy the more popular spots – you will find plenty of fish.

Rivers of Southwest Montana

[one-half-first]About ~ Starting as a small stream in the backcountry from Gallatin Lake, the Gallatin makes its way through some of the most scenic country. Increasing in size as it picks up cold snow melted…Continue Reading
Fish ~ Trout

Fly Fish on the Big Hole River in Montana About~ The Upper, Middle & Lower Big Hole River…You can’t go wrong. Nicknamed by local trappers, this is another… Continue Reading
Fish ~ Cutthroat, brook, browns, rainbow, whitefish, wild grayling

Fly Fishing the Jefferson River in Motana About ~ Originating at the junction of the Big Hole and Beaverhead rivers near Twin Bridges, Montana and runs 77 miles to… Continue Reading
Fish ~ Brown trout, rainbows, whitefish[/one-half-first]
[one-half] Blue Ribbon Fly Fishing on the Madison River in Montana About ~ The Upper Madison originates in Yellowstone Park and gives you 55 miles of continuous riffle fishing. The Lower Madison is entirely different topography with more than 70 miles… Continue Reading
Fish ~ Browns, Rainbows

Fly Fish the Beaverhead River in Montana About ~ The best fishing is in the late summer, July through October. The Beaverhead starts below Clark Canyon Dam, 20… Continue Reading
Fish ~ Wild trout

Fly Fish the Ruby River in Monrana About ~ The Ruby River runs above and below the Ruby River Reservoir and is simply a special place to fish with quite the… Continue Reading
Fish ~ Brown trout, rainbow trout, whitefish[/one-half]