Hatchopedia.com - Fish Smart - Montana Fly Fishing Reports

Yellowstone National Park

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:52:37 +0000

A Fly-Fishing mecca, Yellowstone Park is a buffet dinner for fisherman. Whether it is the Firehole, Maddison, Lamar, Gibbon, Yellowstone, or Gardner rivers. Or how about the world famous Slough Creek & Soda Butte Creek. Fly fisherman have a plethora of options to pursue for native trout on dry flies all summer.

Hyalite Reservoir

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:08:02 +0000

Hyalite Reservoir is a popular location when other waterways are not fishable. Holding 8,000 acre feet of water, Hyalite Reservoir is the source for Bozeman’s drinking water and some of the Gallatin Valley irrigation water. Like most fish living in reservoirs the fish generally eat things like scuds, leeches, and imitations of the mayflies and caddis that come off during the summer. Located just south of Bozeman in Hyalite Canyon the reservoir to a great place to head afterwork or for a quick fly fishing trip.

Hebgen Lake

admin — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:24:18 +0000

Approximately 15 miles long and 2.5 miles wide. Hebgen Lake has been called one of the premier stillwater fishing lakes in Montana.

A man-made lake, retained by an earth-fill dam. It was, and is a popular vacation and fishing spot, near Yellowstone National Park loacted 20 minutes west of West Yellowstone.

Madison River-Lower

dustin — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:09:10 +0000

The Lower Madison starting below the the Ennis Dam is a great fishery. Great for both the wading and the floating angler. This stretch includes the well known Bear Trap Canyon, a beautiful whitewater stretch with deep pools. Then the river slows down and shallows up from the bottom of the canyon all the way to Three Forks, MT.

Gallatin River

dustin — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:08:10 +0000

The Gallatin River is a freestone stream with fantastic diversity that will please all anglers. Shortly outside of Bozeman the Gallatin flows 120 miles and is one of the Three Forks that forms the “Mighty Missouri.” Blue Ribbon trout fishing can be found here with healthy populations of Browns & Rainbows. The River originates in Yellowstone Park winding through high elevation meadows, then creates pocket water as it flows through the boulder filled Gallatin Canyon, and then flowing out into the mild fields of the Gallatin Valley.

Dearborn River

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:58:38 +0000

Originating in the Scapegoat Wilderness high in the Lewis and Clark Range of the Rocky Mountains, the freestone Dearborn is a relatively unknown river when compared with nearby waters such as the Missouri, Madison, Smith, Clark Fork and Blackfoot Rivers. Wading is easily had in and around the Highway 200 and Highway 287 bridges. Floating season is short as the river typically has a fast run-off window in May and June of most years. Prior to and after run-off the river is usually too low for floating. The most popular section is a 19 mile float from the Highway 287 bridge through a magnificent canyon before its confluence with the Missouri river near Craig, Montana. However, floating in high water can be good between Highway 200 and 287. The upper section of the river is characterized by open rolling hills and agricultural land. The lower, or canyon section, is a meandering river through a fairly deep canyon with stunning beauty. Fishing is typically best through the canyon.

Most floaters will choose to do a long day float through the canyon as camping is almost non-existent due to the large proportion of private land in the area. Please stay below the high water marks.

The fishing and seasons are strikingly similar to those found on the neighboring Smith river. Streamers are almost always productive in off-color water and the most common hatches include skwala and baetis in the early spring, golden stonefly\’s in the late spring, caddis throughout the late spring and summer and so on.

Whitewater through the canyon section is class 2 in high water through several rock gardens.

DePuy’s Spring Creek

dustin — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:18:07 +0000

DePuy’s Spring Creek is located in the beautiful paradise valley near Livingston, MT. Approximately three miles in length DePuy’s consists of shallow flat water mixed with deeper pools. Similar to Armstrongs, DePuy’s also has prolific hatches in the spring & summer. This is private water and with that comes a rod fee of $100, to reserve a spot call Daryl or Theresa Smith at 406-222-0221.

Fish Smart-Check Recent Reports Below:

Mission Lake

dustin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:33:37 +0000

Mission Lake, one of the most popular of the Blackfoot Reservation lakes holds giant rainbows and browns. Mission Lake lies in the prairie not far from Cut Bank, MT. The fish will move to different banks depending on the season so make sure you are checking the updated reports.

Fish Smart-Check Recent Reports Below:

Duck Lake

dustin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:32:13 +0000

Thinking of Duck Lake makes one think of giant trout. Duck Lake consistently produces lunkers, walters and bertha’s. Lying at the base of the Rocky Mountain front, Duck Lake is about 1500 acres. Many people use boats, but Fly-Fisherman can have plenty of success wade fishing. Duck Luck Lodge serves hot food, and hot coffee and sells supplies & flies

Fish Smart-Check Recent Reports Below:

Missouri River

admin — Fri, 23 May 2008 04:06:04 +0000

The Missouri River is born near the aptly named town of Three Forks, MT where the Madison, Jefferson and Gallatin Rivers converge. From Three Forks the Missouri flows over 700 miles across the state, through a variety of terrain. From its beginnings the Missouri is big and broad. Along its path are a variety of dams and reservoirs. Throughout its journey there are many access sites to get on the river.