There are no shortages of stillwater options for anglers fly fishing in Montana these days. The options are seemingly endless, ranging from small, high-country lakes in the Beartooth Mountains to the expansive reservoirs along the Missouri River.
For the trout angler, the most productive lakes and reservoirs can be found throughout the western half of the Big Sky State. The best times to fly fish lakes and reservoirs in Montana are just after the ice melts and mid-summer when mayfly hatches are most prolific. However, productive outings can be found throughout the summer and fall seasons using various techniques, such as stripping small streamers or suspending flies under a strike indicator.
Our Montana fishing guides look to a handful of stillwater options during the runoff month of May when the Montana rivers are high and off-color. Experienced anglers enjoy fishing these in July and August when Callibaetis and trico hatches occur and conditions are just right.. Contact us to learn more about our stillwater guided fly fishing trips near Bozeman.
Montana fly fishing is a year-round endeavor for passionate anglers, especially locals who can hit the water when conditions are prime....
Read ArticleThis weekend is pretty cold on Montana’s Gallatin River with temps in the high twenties and snow in the forecast. Next week is looking much warmer with some days reaching...
See Full ReportWe have a great weather window coming to Ennis Montana. To finish the weekend it's a little colder with rain in the forecast on Sunday. By mid next week temps...
See Full ReportPretty great weather window this weekend and upcoming week on the Lower Madison River. This weekend is the coldest days with temps in the forties. Mid next week is calling...
See Full Report