Montana offers some of the best trout fishing rivers in the world. Featuring wild freestone rivers like the Yellowstone, Gallatin, and Rock Creek along with classic tailwaters such as the Missouri, Bighorn, and Beaverhead, Montana's famous rivers are iconic destinations for fly anglers. What really sets Montana apart, however, is its tremendous quantity and variety of smaller rivers, creeks, and streams. From wilderness whitewater canyons to placid spring creeks, there is something to excite and challenge fishermen of all skill levels. Legendary hatches like the Salmonfly's and Mother's Day Caddis draw trout to the surface and live on in the memories of anglers. Big Brown Trout chase after streamers and talk of "the one that got away" can be overheard at boat ramps and fly shops across the state. It would truly take many, many lifetimes to explore all of the quality trout fishing opportunities available in Montana.
- Rivers
Learn about fly fishing on Montana's Blue Ribbon rivers and streams.
- Southwest Rivers
Some of the world's most famous rivers are found in Southwest Montana including the Madison, Bighorn, Yellowstone, Bighole, Beaverhead, Gallatin and Jefferson - Central Rivers
Central Montana is best known for the Missouri River tailwater and Smith River Canyon but many other lesser known gems are also found here - Western Rivers
The rivers in the Missoula region include favorites such as the Clark Fork, Bitterroot, Rock Creek and the Blackfoot - Northwest Rivers
Northwestern Montana is home to the Kootenai tailwater and several great back country rivers including the headwaters of the Flathead River system
- Lakes
Explore the fishing opportunities on Montana's lakes and ponds.
- Southwest Lakes
Montana's best gulper fishing over the calibaetis hatch can be found on lakes such as Hebgen and Ennis in Southwest Montana - Central Lakes
Some of Montana's largest lakes such as Canyon Ferry are found in Central Montana and are home to some large trout along with warmwater species - Western Lakes
Western Montana is home to some great stillwater fishing including Georgetown Lake - Northwest Lakes
Northwest Montana is home to some huge lakes such as Flathead Lake and Hungryhorse Reservoir
- National Parks
Explore and fly fish the legendary waters of Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.
- Yellowstone NP
Yellowstone National Park is home to some of the West's most hallowed fly fishing waters such as the Lamar, Yellowstone, Gardiner, Firehole, Madison and Slough Creek to name a few - Glacier NP
Glacier National Park is not as famous as Yellowstone for trout fisheries but it does have some special backcountry gems
- Plan
Plan for your Montana fishing trip. Find out when to come, what equipment to bring, browse blog articles, and more
- Fishing Seasons
Montana fishing changes by the season. Research how conditions change based on time of year - Weather
Weather in the Rockies in famous for its fickle nature - Equipment guide
Find out what rods, reels and line setups are appropriate for Montana waters - Travel Info
Information related to Montana's primary towns as gateways to great fishing - Fishing licenses
Information on rates for Montana fishing licenses as well as Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks - Articles
Articles and book reviews related to fly fishing in Montana and surrounding National Parks - About Us
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