Category Archives: Fall Fishing

Cottonwoods ablaze in color, the tips of grasses covered in frost, and visions of large trout dance in anglers' minds--these are sure signs of fall fly fishing in Montana. When planning a fly fishing trip in Montana during autumn, the target is to land a truly large trout. We're talking a trout over...

Many anglers know about the magic of fly fishing the salmonfly hatch in June on the Madison River, or the excitement of the Mother's Day caddis hatch on the Yellowstone River, or in October chasing big brown trout with streamers on the Missouri River. But as the heat of summer begins to fade in late...

Planning a fly fishing trip in Montana should be as much a part of the fun as going fishing in Montana. With a variety of rivers like the Madison, Yellowstone, Gallatin, and more, choosing when and where to fish some of Montana's best fly fishing rivers, creeks, and lakes might seem a little...

The legends of the fall fishing season in Montana are rooted in tales of large brown trout. Once the leaves change, the morning frost becomes common, and many anglers head for the hills to chase four-legged game, the possibility of landing the largest trout of the year exists on every cast. During...

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...

The most successful recipe to catch big trout--trout over 20 inches--contains equal parts patience, persistence, and skill, yet is best garnished with a dash of luck. Trophy-sized trout swim in many trout rivers across the world, but Montana has a very good argument for the home of the highest...

Montana locals and loyal anglers have always debated what is the best month for fly fishing in Montana. Because every month offers something unique, the answer is complex and personal. Some months feature consistent dry fly fishing while others serve up very high catch rates with subsurface nymphs...

Mayflies make up a large portion of any trout's diet. From the limestone creeks of the East to the untamed rivers of Chile, Argentina, and New Zealand, to our home waters in Montana, dozens of mayfly species provide food and forage for trout to grow healthy and large. Narrow the list of the dozens...

We have all heard it, “you should have been here yesterday.” Such a statement begs the question, “Why yesterday?” The reason yesterday was better most often relates to the environmental conditions of yesterday. A myriad of conditions heavily influence the behavior of trout. Where trout are found...