My favorite Montana fly fishing rivers

[TreasureTrek3]

Montana is perfect for fly fishing. My top rivers are:

• Madison River. Big fish, beautiful views.
• Yellowstone River, lots of cutthroat and rainbow fish.
• Bitterroot River, quiet, good for wading.
• Missouri River, huge fish near Holter Dam.
• Big Hole River, great for trout.

What's your favorite river? What fly do you use?

 

[Baker947]

Missouri River below Holter Dam is my favorite. Long drifts, picky trout, but when you crack the code, it's magic. I like size 18 midges most days, but on Madison I'll switch to stoneflies in June. Montana is just one giant trout playground.