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Montana fly fishing is legendary. Anglers from all over the world travel to Montana to experience fly fishing the blue ribbon trout rivers and pristine mountain lakes. Whether an angler seeks to battle trophy sized wild rainbow trout on the Yellowstone River or to experience the solitude of a high mountain lake, Montana provides fly fishing experiences like no other place can.
Montana provides such an abundance of opportunities that visiting anglers frequently have difficulty in deciding where to start their fly fishing adventure. This website will help you begin planning any fly fishing trip to Montana. An angler can research all major rivers and many lesser-known ones, obtaining helpful fly fishing and floating information about each. An extensive photo gallery of each river and lake is provided, allowing the visiting angler to better understand and visualize a particular river or lake before planning their trip. Each river is also broken down to provide individuals who will be float fishing or rafting a river with helpful information, such as access points, locations of dams and river miles.
In addition to providing Helpful Montana fly fishing information, an angler can learn more about Montana and explore the recreational opportunities available in Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park. The site also has an extensive travel guide prepared that provides information and photographs of all major cities and many towns in Montana. A visitor can also get real-time views of Montana through our listings of all Montana web cams. An extensive listing of books pertaining to Montana and fly fishing, whether it be fly fishing guidebooks, introductory fishing books, or general travel books is also provided.
Looking for fly fishing gear or just confused about what to get? Well, we have compiled an extensive listing of fly fishing gear from numerous quality merchants, such as Orvis, Cabela's and G. Loomis, complete with detailed information about each product. Also provided is helpful information and reviews that should help you choose a fly rod, fly reel, float tube, pontoon boat, fishing vest and other fishing equipment that is right for you. You can also read our reviews of inflatable kayaks, inflatable rafts and other fishing boats.
Be sure to visit our section that provides general Montana fishing information as well as a special section that lays out, in plain English, the Montana Stream Access Law.
Curtesy of www.BigSkyFishing.com
Fishing Resources:
320 Guest Ranch
205 Buffalo Horn Creek ~ Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730 ~ (406) 995-4283 ~ (800) 243-.com0320
Along the Gallatin River, minutes from Yellowstone Park, experience a variety of activities and year-round accommodations. Take a trail ride through mountain meadows, fly-fish, whitewater raft, or attend our summer rodeo. Call about our sleighrides available during the winter. Have dinner in our historic restaurant & saloon with banquet facilities for up to 200 people. Whether you are looking to get married, honeymoon, have a family reunion, or a company retreat, we do it all.
www.320ranch.com ~
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Atwell Associates
8004 Balsam Drive ~ Bozeman, MT 59718 ~ (406) 587-4442
Independent sales rep agency in the Northern Rockies, specializing in outdoor clothing and angling products.
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Big Boys' Toys, Inc.
28670 Norris Rd. ~ Bozeman, MT 59718 ~ (406) 587-4747
Offering all-terrain rentals, Big Boys Toys rents snowmobiles, trailers, ATVs, wave runners, rafts, drift boats, canoes, inner tubes, wet suits, tents & camping equipment, horseshoes, and golf carts. Equipment for family reunions, weddings, or any special occaision.
bigboystoysrentals.com ~
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Cache Creek Outfitters
P.O. Box 161212 ~ Big Sky, MT 59716 ~ (406) 995-3888
Your one stop shop for the ultimate in fishing and horseback riding adventures. With permits for the Madison and Gallatin Ranges, and the Spanish Creek and Hilgard Basin areas, you can ride and fish in some of Southwestern Montana's most pristine forests. Take a trail ride through the Gallatin National Forest, fish the high alpine lakes, or enjoy both if you like. With nearly fifty years experience, Cache Creek Outfitters is sure to make your next wilderness experience one you won't forget.
Covered Wagon Ranch
34035 Gallatin Rd.~ 12 miles south of Big Sky ~ Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730 ~ (406) 995-4237 ~ (800) 995-4237
Open only during the summer months, The Covered Wagon Ranch provides our guests comfortable rustic log cabins with private baths and family style meals. Seasonal activities include horseback riding, fishing, and access to great hiking trails in Yellowstone National Park. For more information, please visit our website or email us.
www.coveredwagonranch.com ~
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East Slope Outdoors
P.O. Box 160249 ~ Big Sky, MT 59716 ~ (406) 995-4369 ~ (888) 359-3974
Big Sky's lowest rental rates and best prices. Winter sporting goods rental and retail. Accessories, t-shirts, gifts and more. 100 yards south of Big Sky stoplight.
www.eastslopeoutdoors.com ~
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Gallatin Riverguides
P.O. Box 160212 ~ Big Sky, MT 59716 ~ (406) 995-2290 ~ (888) 707-1505
A Montana flyfishing tradition, located in the heart of trout country on the Gallatin River in Big Sky. We provide the finest guide service, equipment, rentals and instruction in the area. We are stocked to the gills with quality tackle, outerwear, accessories and local information. We also offer riverside accommodations for groups of up to six and unparalleled accessibility to Montana's fabled waters.
www.montanaflyfishing.com ~
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Jake's Horses
P.O. Box 160853 ~ Big Sky, MT 59716 ~ (406) 995-4630 ~ (800) 352-5956
Located 3 miles south of Big Sky on Hwy 191, Jake's Horses & Outfitting offers year-round guided trail rides. Experience the adventure, from a 1 hour ride to a pack trip in Yellowstone. Experience the thrill of the woods in the snow with a winter trail ride. Outfitting services available for trail rides, pack trips, and big game hunts. Also offering fishing in high mountain lakes for the experienced fishermen. We run day-trips on horseback for grayling, cutthroat, rainbow, brook and golden trout during the fishing season. Pack horses are also available to carry float tubes and waders. Experience a trip like no other.
www.jakeshorses.com ~
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Lone Mountain Ranch
P.O. Box 160069 ~ Big Sky, MT 59716 ~ (406) 995-4644 ~ (800) 514-4644
Historic Lone Mountain Ranch specializes in ski and summer adventure vacations. Winter features the top Nordic ski center with 85 km groomed trails, snowshoe trails, sleighride dinners, and guided tours into Yellowstone. Summer features horseback riding, kid's programs, hiking and Yellowstone tours. An ORVIS® endorsed fly fishing lodge with year-round fly fishing. The spectacular Dining Lodge offers creatively prepared American and regional cuisine and an extensive selection of wine and beer. The Outdoor Shop features clothing for the Montana lifestyle, outerwear, unique jewelry, Montana made pottery and gift books, maps, and accessories for outdoor activities. Also a perfect place for productive small conferences, team building meetings, or family getaways and reunions.
www.lmranch.com ~
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Wild Trout Outfitters
P.O. Box 160003 ~ Big Sky, MT 59716 ~ (406) 995-2975
We offer some of the most exciting flyfishing experiences in Southwestern Montana. Professionally guided year-round flyfishing service offering drift boats, walk/wades and horseback trips for beginners to experts.
www.wildtroutoutfitters.com ~
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Last Updated on 12 February 2010
