Category Archives: Bozeman Fishing

Ask a veteran Montana fly fishing guide about going fly fishing in Montana during the month of October and most likely their face will light up in excitement. They will have several stories about big brown trout chasing streamers, head-hunting to trout rising to Blue Winged Olives or smashing...

In Montana we are always glad for the cool mornings of Autumn, the brilliant leaves changing colors on river-side trees, and a more mellow pace in our angling towns compared to the bustle of summer. We relish the fall season because we get some of the magic back as the summer-time tourists are gone...

Visions of fly fishing in Montana in the fall conjure up leaves changing colors, mountain peaks dusted with fresh snow, and happy anglers holding large brown trout. The fall season in Montana is eagerly awaited each year by local and long-time visiting anglers. There are plenty of great months to go...

In Montana we’ve got big rivers, small rivers, spring creeks, lakes, and a lot of other nooks and crannies where fish can swim. Montana is nearly 600 miles wide and over 300 miles tall. Is it possible that one fly fishing rod exists to fish all the great fly-fishing waters in Montana? Absolutely...

Summer is by far the most popular season for fly fishing in Montana. With rivers flowing at ideal levels for float fishing trips but also low enough for walk-and-wade fishing, the cat has been out of the bag for decades on the fly fishing opportunities in southwest Montana during July and August...

There are only a few places on the planet that offer as much accessible great fly fishing rivers, creeks. and lakes as southwest Montana. The hub of fly fishing in Montana is arguably the greater Bozeman area. If you are searching for a destination where fishing for five great days is a reality and...

Mid-May and early June in southwest Montana is the heart of our snowmelt runoff season. Despite what some people think, many long-time Montana fly fishing guides this is a favorite time of the year to fish--our tailwaters and spring creeks are in prime shape with hatches of Mother's Day caddis and...

Planning a fly fishing trip should be an enjoyable experience. Whether you are looking at going on a fishing trip to Montana or wanting to fish a global fly fishing travel destination, it is important to carefully plan your trip. The success of catching fish on a fly fishing trip depends on many...

Salmonflies on the Madison, caddis on the Yellowstone, PMD’s on the Missouri River, and now a best friend to enjoy it all with you. Introducing Montana Angler’s Rent-a-Labrador Retriever program. Beginning immediately, anglers on guided day trips, overnight camping and fishing trips, and all...

Fishing in the Yellowstone River Valley is one of the best ways to spend a Montana Vacation. The consistent fly fishing around the Yellowstone River begins in Yellowstone National Park and runs for almost 200 miles deep into Montana. When fishing the Yellowstone River in Montana there are...