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Top 10 Rivers to fish around Livingston, Montana

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Top 10 Rivers to fish around Livingston, Montana

 

Experience the Ultimate Fly Fishing Adventure with Montana Fly Fishing Guides

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable fly fishing journey in the beautiful state of Montana? Look no further than Montana Fly Fishing Guides, your premier destination for an exceptional angling experience. Our expert guides and tailored services will ensure that your fly fishing dreams become a reality. Join us as we explore the top rivers in Montana, where adventure and trophy catches await!

1.Yellowstone River:

Experience the magic of the legendary Yellowstone River with Montana Fly Fishing Guides. As the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states, it offers an abundance of opportunities to reel in wild trout, including the famous Yellowstone Cutthroat trout. Our seasoned guides possess extensive knowledge of the river’s hotspots, hatches, and techniques, ensuring that you have an unforgettable adventure on this iconic river.

2. Missouri River:

Prepare for the fly fishing adventure of a lifetime on the Missouri River with Montana Fly Fishing Guides. Lates trout populations are at a staggering 7,500 trout per mile – an unbelievable number. Explore the river below Holter Dam, where trophy-sized rainbow and brown trout await. Our expert guides will provide insider knowledge on the most productive stretches, allowing you to test your skills against these formidable fish. Enjoy the scenic beauty and epic fishing opportunities that the Missouri River offers.

3. Stillwater River:

Discover the rugged beauty of the Stillwater River with Montana Fly Fishing Guides. Our experienced guides will lead you through the challenging rapids and pristine waters, helping you navigate the best spots to hook rainbow and brown trout. Whether you’re a intermediate or an experienced angler, our guides will provide personalized instruction and tips to enhance your skills and increase your chances of landing that trophy catch.

4. Boulder River:

Seeking solitude and serenity? Montana Fly Fishing Guides will take you to the hidden gem that is the Boulder River. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this freestone river, surrounded by the stunning Gallatin National Forest. Our guides will lead you to some of the best and most scenic fishing spots, where you can target rainbow and brown trout. Prepare for an intimate, fast paced and awe-inspiring fly fishing experience on an amazing river.

5. DePuy & Armstrong Spring Creek:

For an exclusive and exceptional fly fishing experience, Montana Fly Fishing Guides invites you to DePuy and Armstrong Spring Creek. Gain access to the finest spring creeks in the country, renowned for its challenging and selective trout. With our guides’ expertise, you’ll learn the subtle presentations and tactics necessary to entice these elusive trout. Prepare for a technical yet rewarding angling adventure in this private fisheries near Livingston.

6. Soda Butte Creek:

Montana Fly Fishing Guides knows the Soda Butte Creek like the back of our hand. Join us on this beautiful river that caters to all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned anglers. Our guides will introduce you to the prime fishing spots and teach you various techniques to target native Cutthroat trout. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Yellowstone National Park as you create lasting memories on this family-friendly and accessible river.

7. Madison River:

Looking for year-round fly fishing opportunities? Montana Fly Fishing Guides will guide you along the Madison River, renowned for its impressive hatches and abundant rainbow and brown trout. Join us during the fall months, when the fishing action is at its peak. Our guides will ensure that you experience the thrill of hooking into numerous trout, all while reveling in the incredible scenery and wide-open spaces.

8. Lamar River

Yellowstone National Park has some of the most amazing scenery and wildlife you can hope for in a fishing location. The Lamar Valley is one of the most iconic locations in Yellowstone; it has it all wildlife, dramatic mountain/valley vistas and a beautiful river with native Cutthroat trout. These trout are savvy, but our guides have spent years learning how to coax them out of their hiding spots. We’ll be happy to help you show you a few secrets we’ve learned over the years to help you have a successful day on the water.

9.  Trophy Lakes

While most anglers think of Montana Rivers, there are some very good private ranch lakes that have some great trout fishing. These beautiful ranches have natural lakes have been improved to hold cool water consistently, have good mayfly hatches and large trout to feed on those insects. These Trophy Lakes are a perfect place for beginners to start their fly fishing journey, advanced anglers will will also find the sight fishing an exciting challenge.

10. Secret Spots

We don’t want to give away all our secrets, but there are a few other spots we fish from time to time…

Plan Your Fly Fishing Trip With Montana Fly Fishing Guides

When it comes to experiencing the best of fly fishing in Montana, Montana Fly Fishing Guides is your go-to source for an exceptional angling adventure. With our experienced guides, tailored services, and access to the top rivers in the state, we guarantee an unforgettable fly fishing experience. So, pack your gear and get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty and excitement of Montana’s rivers. Contact Montana Fly Fishing Guides today and let us create a personalized fly fishing trip that exceeds your expectations. Get ready for the fishing adventure of a lifetime!

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BOULDER RIVER

We describe our Boulder River fly fishing trips as half fishing half raft trip – in other words exciting fly fishing.

While your guide expertly rows the raft through class I, II & III rapids you’ll be hitting the pocket water in this fast paced fly fishing adventure. The Boulder River is a Blue Ribbon trout stream with quality rainbow and brown trout. This may be one of the best dry fly small streams in all of Montana. It has unusual purity giving it a unique clarity and beauty. Fly fishing the Boulder River depends on water levels and is typically floatable between late July and early August.

BEST TIME TO FISH THE BOULDER RIVER

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GALLATIN RIVER

The Gallatin River, near Bozeman Montana is small in size, which to many means little fish, but not so on this hidden gem.

This is a classic small Montana stream with shallow riffles leading to long runs and deep pools with undercut banks. Typically this is a hunting ground for large brown and rainbow trout using streamers and large crawfish patterns. We typically float the Gallatin River in a raft or drift boat due to the many braids and channels – it’s a long day of fishing, but it can be very rewarding for those anglers looking for that 20+ inch trout.

BEST TIME TO FISH THE GALLATIN RIVER

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MADISON RIVER

Want a famed Madison River fishing trip?

The Madison River originates in Yellowstone National Park and flows nearly 150 miles before joining the headwaters of the Missouri river. The Madison river fishing is divided into the upper stretch and lower stretch each of which seems to be completely different waters. Both the Upper Madison and Lower Madison are some of Montana’s premier wild trout rivers and it has been classified as a “Blue Ribbon” trout stream. Every foot of the river is capable of producing rainbow and brown trout eager to rise to a dry fly, grab a drifting nymph or a swinging streamer.

BEST TIME TO FISH THE MADISON RIVER

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MISSOURI RIVER

Missouri River Fly Fishing

Join Us for a Missouri River Fishing Trip

A Missouri River fishing trip is a truly unbelievable home for trout below Holter Lake through the town of Craig and downstream to Cascade, Montana. It boasted the highest trout population in the state of Montana in 2012 with over 8,000 fish per mile and 20′′ fish are common. Obviously, chances of having a good day while Missouri River fishing are high. Not only are the fish numerous, but like most tailwaters the Missouri river is abundant in aquatic bug life, making for exceptional sight and dry fly fishing. We offer this trip only during the best fishing time of the year which is from April until early July and then again in late September into November.

BEST TIME TO FISH THE MISSOURI RIVER

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SMITH RIVER

Smith River fly fishing trips can be summed up in almost one word – secluded.

Our Smith River fly fishing trips take place on the upper section of the Smith River, between its origin and above the Smith River Fly Fishing Access Site, flows through gently rolling prairie, flanked by the tall peaks of the Big Belt Mountains and Little Belt Mountains. It is beautiful country, with sweeping wide­ open vistas and incredible views. Other than the small town of White Sulphur Springs, the area is also very remote. Agricultural fields surround the river in this section, with extensive brush along its bank. A number of pools are also found on this stretch. Generally, the Smith River flows at a slow to moderate pace in this section, depending on water levels.

BEST TIME TO FISH THE SMITH RIVER

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SPRING CREEKS

The Paradise Valley Spring Creeks of Armstrong, DePuy and Nelson should be on every angler’s wish list.

These world famous creeks are a sight fishing wonderland – with consistent hatches of midges, baetis, Pale Morning Duns, and Sulphur’s anglers can test their skills against wary trout. Dry fly fishing, sight-nymphing and reach casts on 6X are useful tools to have in your angling arsenal, but don’t worry if you need a little more practice our guides will teach you these techniques and make you a better angler after just one day! Please make sure to plan ahead as these private locations have limited availability and in prime season reservations can book up to a year in advance.

BEST TIME TO FISH THE SPRING CREEKS

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STILLWATER RIVER

Don’t let the name fool you, our Stillwater River fishing trips take place on a wild and fast flowing river.

The beautiful Stillwater River begins in the Absaroka ­Beartooth Wilderness and flows north toward the town of Columbus, Montana where fishing access sites are good. Typically fishing this stream starts by mid July and August via rafts, but good wade fishing can also be had in the early spring with very good mayfly hatches starting around early March. This is definitely a dry fly fishing river and fishing this pocket water stream with a big hopper or stonefly pattern can be awesome.

BEST TIME TO FISH THE STILLWATER RIVER

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TROPHY LAKES

If you’re looking for trophy lake fly fishing trips then you need to check out a couple of the private trophy waters in the Livingston area.

They offer outstanding stillwater fly fishing for rainbows, browns and cutthroat trout. Fly fishing on these trophy lakes is more intense than most anglers realize. Stalking large trout and sight casting to gulpers can give even the most experienced angler the casting jitters. These trophy lakes have prolific hatches of damselflies, Callibaetis mayflies, midges and terrestrials. These lakes are also the ideal starting point for both beginner anglers and those younger anglers looking to bend the rod for the first time.

BEST TIME TO FISH THE TROPHY LAKES

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YELLOWSTONE RIVER

This is a classic western river and should be on every angler’s life list

Our Yellowstone River fishing trips include guiding on over 120 miles of blue ribbon trout water starting at Yellowstone National Park. The Yellowstone River is our home water and one of the great fly fishing trout streams of the world. It is the longest undammed river in the lower 48 states, and there is excellent trout water from its tributaries high inside Yellowstone Park, downstream through Gardiner, the Paradise Valley, Livingston, and on to well below Big Timber – a stretch of nearly 150 river miles. We float many different stretches of the prime water between Gardiner and Big Timber, depending on the Yellowstone River fly fishing conditions and water levels.

BEST TIME TO FISH THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER

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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Fly Fishing in Yellowstone National Park

Our Nation’s first National Park offers some of the most famous fly fishing waters in the country. Slough Creek, Soda Butte Creek, Lamar River, Yellowstone River and many other small streams are all within driving distance of Livingston, Montana. Our Yellowstone Park fly fishing guides have detailed knowledge of the waters in Yellowstone National Park and have spent decades learning these waters. They are pleased to show you some secrets to catching more trout in this amazing environment.

BEST TIME TO FISH YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

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