Category Archives: Rivers

It is fitting that Montana's Madison River begins when two of Yellowstone National Park's most renowned rivers meet. The world-famous Firehole River and the scenic Gibbon River are where fly fishing on the Madison River begins, but it is not until the river exits Quake Lake that anglers find...

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...

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...

Montana is home to the world's highest concentration of accessible, world-class trout waters. With hundreds of miles of rivers, creeks, and shoreline, the fly fishing trips in Montana are varied and plentiful. At many of Montana's fishing lodges anglers have the option to experience a world-famous...

Los Angeles. Paris. London. Milan. Craig? Ennis? Livingston? Bozeman? Fashion, entertainment, and culinary trends are not what put these Montana's towns on the map. Prolific waters, hard-working guides, and world-class destination lodges are just a few of the reasons Montana is a premier destination...

Situated near the headwaters of the Missouri River lies the mountain town of Bozeman, Montana. Within a hour's drive of Bozeman flow some of the world's most renown trout rivers and creeks. Add another hour to the drive from Bozeman and the list of spectacular rivers nearly doubles. With so many top...

Montana is home to nearly a dozen world-class rivers. With a broad network of roads and towns, accessing these world-class waters has never been easier. From the Madison's famous "50 Mile Riffle" to the majestic peaks of Paradise Valley overseeing the broad Yellowstone River, a fly fishing trip to...

Montana boasts perhaps the highest concentration of quality fly fishing for trout in the world. With a network of well-maintained roads and public access areas, fishing the best rivers, creeks, and lakes in Montana is logistically very easy. Compared to the remote and secluded rivers of Chile and...

Fishing the Smith River in central Montana is one of the most anticipated Montana fishing trips of the year. The river’s 60-mile journey from Camp Baker to Eden Bridge features carefully managed floating and camping regulations. Only a few outfitters are specially permitted on this river and private...

Cut to the scene: snowcapped mountains backdrop green valley bottoms while clouds build on the horizon. It is spring season here in Montana. Each day brings the potential for sunshine, snow, rain, and more sunshine. For those that know the Montana fly fishing, spring season is a long time favorite...