Call it the Copper Express, the Clark Fork has had a sordid past. It also happens to be the most resilient river in Montana and it is a sleeper. The “Fork” has miles of this “inconspicuous” water and our guides love to hunt big ‘bows here. Key hatches and dates SKWALAS/BAETIS (mid march - april) This is the time to see the monsters up and rising. With skwalas, baeties, amelitus,and march browns it is not uncommon to see every fish in the river rising at the same time! Please book early for this period. Our best guides get taken quickly. GOLDEN STONES and GREEN DRAKES (mid june -mid july) ACRONEURIA/BAETIS (mid-july- october) If playing the small fly is you thing then this is the river. The Clark Fork is host to terrific mayfly hatches. Glassy glides and big foam swirlies make for very technical dry fly angling. On those days when the baetis don’t show, the trout will still be focused on the acroneuria stones and come up to crush an imitation. This time period is the true fisherman’s season and the “Fork” will please and challenge the most experinced anglers. Remember,We fish untill the the first(and last) snow flies. We have mittens and we wear ‘em.

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The river carves its way through the magnificent Bitteroot valley, just south of Missoula. It may be one of the most diverse flyfishing rivers in western Montana. Browns, rainbows and cutthroats abound and all can be taken readily on dry flies. Key hatches and dates SKWALAS/MARCH BROWNS(mid-march-april) This hatch is quickly becoming a favorite among flyfisherman that are in the know. Skwala stones are big and the trout that eat them are big,too. This is the best time of year to catch a trophy brown on a dry. Book early because this window fills up fast. GOLDEN STONES/GREEN DRAKES(mid-june-july) Big stones and huge mayflies blanket the river and the fishing can be great. Add some nice weather and the recipe for a great Missoula flyfishing vacation is complete. HECUBA/MAHOGONIES/BAETIS(august-october)
The Blackfoot offers many unique opportunities for flyfishing in western montana. Whitewater and a pristine drainage teel the story that Norman Maclean told so many years ago. The Big Blackfoot is one of the classic Montana flyfishing rivers to be be experienced at any time of the year. Key hatches and dates SALMONFLIES (june -early july) This is the big one. The trout turn into aquatic wolves and flyfishing mayhem ensues. Big browns, cutts, and rainbows literally attack size 4 dries. This is arguably the best salmonfly fishing in the state. Book early because it fills fast. GOLDEN STONES (late june-late july) This is the time to see some of those big rainbows and cutts peel up from 10 feet down and eat a big fly. These moments are heart-stoppers, and to see it all unfold before your eyes is memorable. We love this hatch.
Russell country provides a dramatic backdrop for the finest Montana tailwater flyfishing experience. Tricos’ caddis and PMDs blanket the water, as well as prolific baetis and midge hatches. We focus on the “Mo” from mid-april to late may and again during the dog days of summer. It should be noted that spring and fall streamer fishing rivals any other river at any time. The Missouri will challenge all anglers and is a favorite in our book. Come and see what we love about this legendary river. Key Hatches and Dates Mid April to late May Baetis, Caddis and even Skwalas Late June into August Caddis, PMDs, Triocos Spring and Fall White Zonkers, Eoolheads etc