If you plan to fish small streams, it is best to wait till later in spring or summer to make good on your resolution to fish more.
When fishing the small streams in Montana, it is always important to be aware of the Montana Stream Access Law. We are fortunate to be able to recreate and fish on miles and miles of water. If the small creeks or rivers you are looking to fish run through private property, be sure to check out Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Stream Access Law information here.
For consistent small stream fishing, consider the spring creeks such as DePuy's and Armstrong's. Small mountain streams are a better mid-summer option as they are probably very low or iced up right now.
The Month Ahead
Focus on larger waters and not small streams--many of the small streams are just not quite the best option yet. We need to get deeper into April for these to be options again.
Long Term Fishing Forecast
Best to wait until later in spring or summer, but always be sure to check regulations.
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