Max Yzaguirre, Author at Montana Angling Company

Bozeman, Montana September 2018 Fly Fishing Forecast

September 2018 Montana Fly Fishing Overview

What does the Magic 8 ball have to say about September fly fishing in Bozeman, Montana? Lets give it a shake and see. We will start off with three predictions:

The hopper bite will continue through the end of the month
Crowds will thin out after Labor Day weekend
The Lower Madison will be tube free and fishable again

Two of these are very likely. One might be wishful thinking. If you have a few minutes consider watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgqF6ACB0dg

C’mon, we can all do better than $40.

Our Prediction for Montana Fly Fishing in September 2018

Now back to the fishing. If you have been following our Bozeman fly fishing reports and forecasts you already know that 2018 has been a hopper year for the books. If you surveyed our fly fishing guides as to what they were using, 90% would be throwing hoppers 90% of the time for the last month. Look for this to continue into September. Looks like we got stable, cooler weather in the forecast. No need to be the first boat on. Look for the bite to get going mid morning, later and later as we move through the month. And historically river traffic drops off sharply after labor day.

The Yellowstone River, Madison River, and Missouri River will all fish well through September. Mostly dry fly fishing on the Yellowstone River and a mix of nymphing and dry fly fishing on the others. Streamer fishing will start to pick up as river temps gradually drop. Looking at my calendar it looks like I’ll be fishing the Missouri River early in the month, Yellowstone River and Madison mid-September, and back to the Missouri River to close things out at the end of the month. Solid plan and looking forward to it.

Cooler weather and rain has meant an increase in flows on many of our smaller local rivers. Probably a combination of reduced irrigation needs and runoff from recent storms. This September will be a great opportunity to hit some local favorites that are too low or too hot to fish many Septembers. No hoot-owl restrictions around Bozeman this year.

Our Montana fly fishing guides’ calendars are just about booked for September but we do still have some availability. Give us a shout and we help you plan your best Montana fly fishing trip yet for September or beyond. As always June 2019 is filling up fast. Never too early to start planning your next Montana fly fishing trip.

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Montana Fly Fishing USGS River Flows

Montana Fly Fishing

USGS River Flows for Montana Fly Fishing

Our Bozeman, Montana fly fishing guides are constantly checking the USGS flow gauges on our blue ribbon rivers to know where flows are optimal for the best fly fishing in Montana. This information is especially important on our freestone rivers like the Yellowstone River, Gallatin River, and Boulder River where a even a small rain event can blow the whole river. On our tailwater rivers like the Missouri River and Bighorn River this information lets us know how to rig rods before we even hit the road. Stay up-to-date with our selected USGS Montana River Flow links and know where to go. Be sure to bookmark this page to have it handy when you need it.

Big Sky, MT Fly Fishing Guides, Trips, and Outfitting

Montana Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing Guides, Trips, and Outfitting in Big Sky, MT

The Montana Angling Company offers custom outfitting, expert guiding, and authentic Montana fly fishing experiences for anglers staying in Big Sky, MT. Our Big Sky fly fishing guides are experienced, fun, and courteous professionals that work hard to make your Big Sky fly fishing trip your best yet.

Big Sky is uniquely located in the center of some of the finest blue ribbon fly fishing in the state. We offer both wade fishing and float fishing, day-trip and multi-day trip options for novice and seasoned anglers alike. Join us on your next fly fishing trip to Big Sky and enjoy great fly fishing with the Montana Angling Company and our Big Sky fly fishing guides.

Big Sky Fly Fishing Trips

We offer anglers staying in Big Sky, MT access to flyfishing on a wide variety of rivers and streams. The Gallatin River is the local favorite, just a short drive away, but our custom fly fishing trips also allow for anglers to fish the blue ribbon waters of the Madison River, the Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park, and several of our private water options. Our custom Big Sky fly fishing trip itineraries include fishing on many of these waters, with seasonal variation depending on where fishing is the best or angler preferences.

Big Sky Fly Fishing Lodging

Big Sky, MT has some of the best lodging and dining in the state of Montana for anglers wanting a true 5 star experience. Hotels, lodges, vacation rentals, and guest ranches are all lodging options for our anglers. Many of these are also great for the non-angler in your group or family, and non-angling outdoor activities in Big Sky include whitewater rafting, horseback riding, hiking, visiting Yellowstone National Park, and, of course, skiing. The restaurants in Big Sky, MT are some of the best in the state, and we can provide anglers with recommendations for the best local eats.

Things to Do in Big Sky, MT

While fly fishing is our focus, Big Sky is also home to Big Sky Ski Resort, offering some of the best skiing in the country. We have several options available to fish during the winter months if you need a fly fishing fix on your next skiing trip to Big Sky. We offer a special Winter guide trip rate for anglers willing to brave Montana’s winter. Big Sky fly fishing is a year-round job for the Montana Angling Company and our Big Sky fly fishing guides and we look forward to hosting you on your next trip.

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Missouri River Summer Fly Fishing Trips

Missouri River Fly Fishing

Summer Fly Fishing Trips on Montana’s Missouri River

There is a reason our Missouri River fly fishing guides’ June calendars are often booked a year in advanced: the fly fishing on the Missouri River is just that good. There isn’t much that needs to be said about Missouri River summer fly fishing trips. Daily hatches of PMDs, Caddis, Little Yellow Sallies, ants, hoppers, beetles, and a mish-mash of other bugs makes for some of the best fly fishing you will find anywhere.

The big brown trout and rainbow trout of the Missouri River can be found sipping flies from the Dam down to Cascade and our anglers are on the hunt searching for them. The nymph bite is rock solid and the streamer fishing early and late in the day can be a great way to find the bigger fish. Our Missouri River fly fishing guides will often times be on the water at first light and stay out into the evening with clients this time of year to take advantage of warmer weather and longer days.

This is can’t miss fly fishing for any angler. July and August bring more of the same. Great hatches continue with Tricos showing up by the end of July. This hatch is like smoke on the water, with selective trout gobbling up dead tricos by the hundreds.

Hopper and terrestrial fishing keeps things interesting and can often produce larger brown trout and rainbow trout. The nymph bite and streamer fishing stays good, but annual aquatic vegetation growth puts a damper on the bobber party. That’s right: bobber party. But with a good cast and mastery of the “goodbye-grass-snap-cast” technique you can keep the good times rolling. River flows stabilize by July, water temps are warm enough to wet-wade, and the fish and our anglers are happy.

Fly Fishing Float Trips in Bozeman, MT

Bozeman Fly Fishing

Float Trips in Bozeman, MT with the Montana Angling Company

Guided float trips with the Montana Angling Company and our professional fly fishing guides are the best way to enjoy fly fishing on the blue ribbon rivers near Bozeman, Montana. Our fly fishing guides use modern drift boats and rafts with fishing frames to allow our anglers to experience the best fly fishing on all of Bozeman’s finest rivers.

From the broad waters of the mighty Missouri River, to the swift current of the Yellowstone River, and the riffle runs of the Madison River, our guided float fly fishing trips offer our anglers unmatched diversity and quality.

Float Fly Fishing Trip Overview

Our float fishing trips generally begin and end in Bozeman with your guide picking you up at your lodging or local fly shop. From there you and your guide will depart for the day to fish one of the many blue ribbon waters near Bozeman.

The exact location of your trip will vary depending on the time of year and your preferences. Our outfitter and guides work to keep you where fishing is best. All of our trips are custom, even our day trips, which means we work with each of anglers to ensure their experience meets and exceeds expectations.

What To Expect on your Trip

Anglers can expect to float approximately 6-15 miles on a full day float trip. Multi-day package trips are a great way to experience a variety of rivers and fly fishing. Our guided trips cater to novice and seasoned anglers alike and you can expect a fun and safe day filled with learning and great fly fishing.

We offer float trips year-round but our trips are always subject to weather, flows, and other unforeseeable inclement conditions. Your safety is our primary concern above all else. All of our guides are experienced professionals that are CPR/First Aid certified and have years of rowing experience on our various rivers.

Float Fly Fishing Trip Offerings

Exact offerings for float fishing trips vary seasonally but our rivers are predictably, but not always, available to fish as follows.

In the Spring our Bozeman, MT float fishing trips include: the Yellowstone River, the Madison River, the Missouri River, the Jefferson River, and the Gallatin River.

Our Summer float fishing trip offerings include: the Yellowstone River, the Madison River, the Missouri River, the Gallatin River, the Stillwater River, the Boulder River, and the Jefferson River.

Our fall float fishing trip offerings include: the Yellowstone River, the Madison River, the Missouri River, the Jefferson River, and the Gallatin River.

Our winter float fishing trip offerings are very limited depending on daily weather conditions, but generally the Madison River and Missouri River are options.

Want to know more about our Bozeman guided float fly fishing trips? Contact us with any questions or to book your next Montana fly fishing trip.

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