Fly Fishing Near Livingston
The Yellowstone River runs through this Montana town that serves as the Park Country seat and is home to roughly 10000 people. It is a historical railroad town and agricultural center that has become a bedroom community of nearby Bozeman.
Livingston remains a vibrant community with an energetic downtown hosting a wide range of art galleries, specialty retail stores, bars, and restaurants. The north entrance to Yellowstone National Park is about 50 miles south, near the town of Gardiner.
Day trips on the Yellowstone River are the highlight of a Montana fly fishing trip based in Livingston. However, the Boulder, Shields, and Stillwater Rivers are within close range of town as well. Explore smaller streams like Mill Creek in Paradise Valley or the Rosebud near Columbus on DIY fishing excursions.
Livingston works well as a home base for anglers fishing the Yellowstone River, Depuy’s Spring Creek, or Boulder River on day trips with our Montana fly fishing guides.
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Livingston Montana Day Trip Options
Yellowstone River
The Yellowstone River is the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 and joins the Missouri River about 400 miles east in western North Dakota.
Yellowstone River fly fishing is world-renowned for its abundant, wild trout populations and wild character flowing through the stunning landscapes of southern Montana.
Floating the Yellowstone River offers many advantages to anglers fly fishing Paradise Valley, through Livingston, and the lower sections near Big Timber, Montana.
Depuy's Spring Creek
Located just a few miles south of Livingston is the world-renowned Depuy’s Spring Creek. This premier trout fishery is the epitome of Montana fly fishing to experienced anglers around the world.
Anglers fly fishing Paradise Valley Montana along this approximately 3-mile stretch of private trout stream relish the consistent hatches and immaculate wild trout habitat.
Year-round angling opportunities are available with a reservation for both guided and non-guided fly fishing. Ideal for experienced anglers, a day on Depuy’s Spring Creek delivers a unique and technical angling experience while fly fishing in Montana.
Boulder River
The Boulder River divides the Beartooth and Absaroka Mountains, draining a vast wilderness area that includes northern Yellowstone National Park.
This wild freestone river is characterized by a swift current that flows freely through a pristine forest setting that transforms into a wide-open Montana river valley below the Natural Bridge near McLeod, Montana.
Limited public access makes the Boulder an ideal choice for the floating angler in late June and July. Wade anglers do well early and late in the season when the river is low and more easily navigated on foot.
Livingston Fly Fishing Through the Season
April Fishing
Blue-winged olive and midge hatches give way to the legendary Mother's Day Caddis hatch for anglers fishing in Paradise Valley...
May Fishing
The Mother's Day Caddis hatch explodes in early May on the Yellowstone River and Depuy's Spring Creek as runoff season looms...
June Fishing
Salmonflies arrive to the Yellowstone River in late June as the river begins to drop and clear as the high waters of spring finally diminish...
July Fishing
The best time of year to fly fish in Montana is July. The wild trout waters near Livingston are home to daily hatches of yellow sally, caddis, and PMD...
August Fishing
For many anglers, long drifts with big dries during "hopper season" is synonymous with summertime Yellowstone River fly fishing in Montana...
September Fishing
As summer gives way to autumn, anglers fishing near Livingston turn their efforts to streamer fly fishing with the hopes of finding a trophy brown...
Livingston Montana and Area Resources
Livingston Montana Lodging (Area)
- Murray Hotel
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
- Econo Lodge Livingston
- Livingston Inn
- Super 8
- Yellowstone River Inn & Suites
- Sage Lodge (Emigrant)
- The Grand Hotel ( Big Timber)
- Airbnb Vacation Rentals
Livingston Fly Fishing Trips
The fly fishing options near Livingston offer a diverse range of guided experiences for single and multi-day fishing excursions.
Float the Yellowstone River while fly fishing Paradise Valley or along the lower stretches near Big Timber. Explore area rivers like the Shields and Boulder with our team of expert, Montana fishing guides. The day trip options here are diverse with options for anglers of all skill levels
Technical-minded anglers will enjoy the challenges of spring creek fishing on Nelson’s, Armstrong’s, or DePuy’s spring creeks during their Montana fly fishing vacation.
Fins and Feathers Guide Service has been outfitting Montana fly fishing trips in Livingston for 25 years. Whether you are a seasoned angler or a first-time fly fisher, our experts will customize day trip and multi-day itineraries around your skills and interests
Livingston Lodge Packages
Fins and Feathers works closely with a variety of Montana fly fishing lodges across Montana.
The Sage Lodge is conveniently located for fly fishing Paradise Valley, featuring luxury lodging in a unique Montana resort setting. Enjoy fine dining and remarkable views while relaxing at the lodge in the evenings after spedning the day with one of our experienced Montana fly fishing guides.
Book lodging in Livingston on your own and rely on our team of Montana fishing guides to put you on the best water during day trips fly fishing on local waters.
Yellowstone River Fly Fishing Report
The Yellowstone River is a year-round angling destination for wild trout fly fishing in Montana. Native Yellowstone cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, and brown trout flourish in this world-renowned freestone river.
The Fins and Feathers Yellowstone River fishing report includes updated river conditions, hatch news, fly box recommendations, access maps, and local resources.
Our Montana fishing reports are based on feedback from our friends in the Livingston fly fishing community and our Bozeman fly fishing guides.
We have been outfitting Montana fly fishing trips on the Yellowstone River for over two decades, so let us help you create your dream Yellowstone River fishing trip.
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