Montana Angler Fly Fishing Blog

Few places in the world are as synonymous with great fly fishing as Bozeman, Montana. Within an hour’s drive of Bozeman, anglers have their pick of the Yellowstone, Gallatin, Madison, Missouri Rivers, the Paradise Valley Spring Creeks, and dozens of smaller creeks and rivers, plus a variety of lakes...

It’s a nice spring day, and you’re excited to fish your favorite spot. The sun’s out, and it’s looking like it will be a beautiful day. The fishing was great last week, and you’ve been daydreaming about getting back all week at work. Crossing the river over the bridge just before the parking area...

When it comes to freshwater fly fishing, there are few species that pique the curiosity of the adventurous angler more than golden dorado and peacock bass. Both species are known for ferocious takes, stunning beauty, and exotic destinations. Each has its own distinct fishing culture and angling...

“This is gonna be epic, like boy band epic!” This is how one lucky Montana Angler guest described his recent trip to Aqua Boa Amazon Lodge . A quote from one of Montana Angler’s guests from our most recent trip to Agua Boa Amazon Lodge, Ted Putnam. I couldn’t agree more with that sentiment. I’ve...

Wading safely when going fly fishing is important to keep from getting injured, but also important to be able to access a variety of fishing opportunities on varied terrain. Choosing which type of sole for your wading boots is more important than you might think. There are a lot of differences when...

Patagonia is a wild place. A well-travelled angler understands the importance of embracing the wild characteristics of a destination while simultaneously welcoming the luxuries and conveniences that, for better or worse, most of us have become accustomed to experiencing. Whether unplugging on a 5...

As the snow starts to melt, anglers begin to feel the excitement of casting large stoneflies in June and July to hungry trout. But did you know you can sometimes do that in the spring? Often overlooked is the opportunity for the same experience during the months of March and April when fly fishing...

Farmers often despise grasshoppers because they can eat crops, but trout and fly fishermen love grasshoppers because they are a reliable food source for trout and can provide exciting fly fishing opportunities. Our Montana fly fishing guides always look forward to late summer and fishing grasshopper...

April in the Bozeman area means a mix of spring, winter, and a hint of summer. Hatches of Blue-Winged Olives can happen any day on any river near Bozeman. Rivers are out of winter mode, and more Montana fly fishing guides are on the water every day than not. Within an hour's drive of Bozeman flow...

The annual occurrence of the Western March Brown mayfly is a hatch that is widely anticipated in Montana every spring. This hatch is reliable and steady, starting in April and lasting until spring runoff muddies the rivers. Cloudy days during March, April, and May can trigger the most prolific...