Winter Fly Fishing Trips in Montana
By December the days of summer sun, trout rising for hoppers, and wet wading are a distant memory and traded for waders, icy boat ramps, and frozen rod guides. Winter in Montana is the real deal.
Short days, snow, and wind make for generally tough fishing conditions. Many of the rivers freeze over and ice dams form across many rivers and over many boat ramps statewide. For most of this time our Montana fly fishing guides trade our fly rods and sunglasses for bobbins and thread and put in time at the fly tying bench. Occasionally the stars do align, we get a break in the weather, and we go fishing.
Bozeman, Montana Fly Fishing Report 5/16/18
High-water is here. Freestone rivers across Montana are running muddy and are looking to stay that way for the foreseeable future. Best to leave those rivers to the whitewater crowd and head elsewhere to get your fishing fix.
Near Bozeman we’ve got some great options and fishing has been solid. Look to fish the Lower Madison, Upper Madison, the Paradise Valley Spring Creeks, and area lakes for anglers wanting to stay local.
Fall Spring Creek Fly Fishing Trips
If you have read our other descriptions of fly fishing on the Paradise Valley Spring Creeks you have probably noticed one word continues to come up: consistent. This continues in the fall with consistent hatches, flows, temperatures, and fly fishing.
Our Montana fly fishing guides like this about the Depuy’s, Armstrong’s, and Nelson’s Spring Creeks. You generally aren’t met with surprises. The fall colors on these creeks are also a sight to see.
Bozeman, Montana Fly Fishing Report 6/2/18
What a week it has been. We’ve seen hints of summer, snow in the mountains, heavy rain in the valleys, and another taste of summer. The hills are green, birds are singing, the sun is shining, and fly fishing has been great in Bozeman, Montana. The Missouri River has continued to spoil our guides and anglers with great fly fishing despite high flows. Catch rates have been great and we’ve been seeing lots of healthy and fat rainbow and brown trout coming to the net. This continues to be can’t miss fishing. The Madison River has continued to run high as the flushing flows carry on. Makes things tough for the time being, but will re-open lots of old spawning beds that have been filled with silt. Patience will pay off and we should see phenomenal fishing the next few years. Local freestones continue to run high and muddy. For anglers needing their fix closer to Bozeman, MT check out the Paradise Valley Spring Creeks. Still fishing great. Yellowstone National Park is open for fly fishing again. The rivers are running high but look to the lakes for great early season fishing. Many of them are well worth the hike. Read below for all the details or give us a shout at 406-579-9553.
Bozeman, MT Fly Fishing Report 10/24/18
Fall has settled in all around Bozeman, Montana and fly fishing has been solid on all of our area waters. Angling traffic has been light on the Yellowstone River, Missouri River, and Madison River. Weather has been great. Perfect combination for Fall guided fly fishing trips. Our anglers and Bozeman fly fishing guides having been making the most of their opportunities and have been treated to some great days of dry fly fishing. Hatches of BWOs, midges, caddis, and lingering terrestrials have kept our trout looking up and on the feed. Still a few more weeks of fly fishing left for the season. Time to make the most of it before the snow starts to pile up.
Summer Fly Fishing Trips in Montana
There is so much to love about summer fly fishing in Montana. For our Montana fly fishing guides it means flip flips, sunglasses tan, sunny days, and of course fishing everyday. Summer is what we live for: long sunny days, big dry flies, red-hot trout, and lots of happy anglers.
Fly fishing on all of our homewaters kicks into high gear and as the song goes: summertime and the living is easy. Great hatches happen daily. Stoneflies, mayflies, caddisflies, ants, beetles, and of course hoppers: big tasty hoppers. The trout are happy and happy trout make for happy anglers.
Bozeman Fly Fishing Rivers
Anglers come from all over the world to fly fish in Bozeman, Montana. Our professional fly fishing guides have made it their home. At the Montana Angling Company, we have made Bozeman our base for custom fly fishing trips. There are lots of great reasons to find yourself in Bozeman, but for fly fishing anglers, it is the many rivers and streams that call us to Bozeman above all else.
Madison River Spring Fly Fishing Trips
The Madison River is Bozeman, Montana’s favorite local spring time fishery. Fishing is steady and good from March through April when weather cooperates. Streamer fishing can be great, nymphing is solid, and the dry fly angler can expect success on days the BWOs hatch. Easy living for anglers and our Madison River fly fishing guides.
Top 5 Reasons to Fly Fish in Bozeman, MT
Bozeman is the trout capital of the west. While those may be fighting words in most fly fishing circles, we have compiled the evidence, ran the numbers, and found it to be true. At least in our opinion. Bozeman is our first choice for any fly fishing trip. There is no shortage of other great places to go and rivers to see but what anglers will find in Bozeman is the ultimate base camp for their fly fishing adventures. Here are our top 5 reasons to fly fish in Bozeman, Montana.
Summer Spring Creek Fly Fishing Trips
The Paradise Valley Spring Creeks are bug and fish factories all summer long. Thanks to their spring fed headwaters, Depuy’s, Armstrong’s, and Nelson’s Spring Creeks, run cold and clear even when the weather gets hot. This is good news for our anglers and our Montana fly fishing guides.
PMDs start to hatch mid June, with Tricos, Sulphurs, Midges, and some Caddisflies rounding out the summer hatches. Hatch density can vary day-to-day depending on weather, wind, and the fishing gods’ mood, but anglers can rely on consistent fly fishing throughout the summer months.
Yellowstone National Park Fly Fishing Guides, Trips, and Outfitting
Fly fishing in Yellowstone National Park with our Montana fly fishing guides is the best way to experience the blue ribbon rivers and lakes of Yellowstone. From the famous streams to waters more off the beaten path, let the Montana Angling Company be your host, on your next trip, and share with you the ultimate Yellowstone National Park fly fishing experience. We offer guided fly fishing trips and custom outfitting for local and visiting anglers in, and around, Yellowstone National Park, including: Bozeman, Gardiner, West Yellowstone, and Big Sky, Montana.
Madison River Fall Fly Fishing Trips
It’s fair to say that when anglers think about fall fly fishing trips on the Madison River in Montana, the first thing that comes to mind is the fall run of trophy trout from Hebgen Lake into the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park. There is good reason for this. But we’re going to save that for our write up on Yellowstone National Park Fall Fly Fishing.
Day Trips
We offer full-day and half-day trips, as well as float and wade fishing options, that cater to seasoned and beginner anglers alike. Book your fly fishing trip with our professional guides.
Custom Trips
Our custom Montana fly fishing trips are the best way to start or build on your Montana fly fishing journey. Enjoy unique trip offerings and Montana’s best rivers with our Montana fly fishing guides.
Winter and Spring Specials
Take advantage of special rates on your spring and winter fly fishing trips in Montana. Enjoy the same great fly fishing, world-class rivers, and professional guides all year long.
All Guided Trips
Enjoy custom fly fishing outfitting and expert guiding across Montana and Yellowstone National Park. Learn more about all of our guided Montana fly fishing trips.