July is prime time for fly fishing in Montana and the Livingston area is no exception as the Yellowstone River and its tributaries all begin to fish well in early July. Anglers fishing the Yellowstone River can expect dropping flows with improving water clarity by July 4th.
Salmonflies, PMDs, Caddis, Green Drakes, and Yellow Sallies are out in good numbers through the middle of July, making this month among the best for the experienced dry fly angler.
The Paradise Valley spring creek hatches become steady and predictable in July as PMD hatches and spinner falls seemingly bring every trout in the creeks to the surface. The "PHD Pool" on Depuy's Spring Creek will test the skills of the most talented anglers in July.
Smaller tributaries of the Yellowstone River, including the Boulder River, Shields River, and Mill Creek each offer fantastic Montana fly fishing opportunities through late July.
The largest Brown Trout of the year often ends up in our Montana fishing guides’ nets on Yellowstone River fly fishing trips in July. Experienced anglers fishing in July near Livingston - as well as on the lower stretches near Big Timber - will have ample angling opportunities for trophy trout on nymphs, dries, and while streamer fly fishing too.
The third week of July has historically been the best week of the year to find large Brown Trout eager to eat big dry flies on Yellowstone River trips fishing trips. Fishing with large Hoppers and “Midnight Stone” imitations tight to rip-rap lined banks between Livingston and Reed Point is a good bet for the experienced angler looking for trophy Brown Trout on dry flies.
July is a busy month for our Bozeman fly fishing guides as we focus much of our attention on the upper Madison and the entire Yellowstone River.
Anglers fishing in Montana do well to base out of Livingston for a Montana fly fishing vacation in July. We cover hundreds of miles of water during July, so anglers can book multiple day trips in July and expect to have a wide array of fly fishing experiences each day.
Novice and experienced anglers thrive while fly fishing the Yellowstone River in July with our team of expert Montana fishing guides. The diversity of fly fishing options in July enables us to custom-tailor each day around our guests’ skills and interests, ensuring a great experience for a variety of anglers.
Advanced reservations are highly encouraged for Montana fly fishing trips in July as it is the busiest month of the season. Secure your reservation online, via e-mail, or by calling us at 1-406-468-5019. Contact Us for help planning a Montana fly fishing tour near the Livingston area in July.