Montana

Type: state | Status: minimum | Country: US / MT

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Related Montana Destinations

Name	Type	Status
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest	national_forest	stub
Cascade County	county	minimum
Deer Lodge County	county	minimum
Flathead County	county	minimum
Gallatin County	county	minimum
Glacier National Park	national_park	minimum
Lewis and Clark County	county	minimum
Lewis and Clark National Forest	national_forest	stub
Missoula County	county	minimum

Where to Fish in Montana

Name	Type	Status
Beaverhead River	river	minimum
Big Hole River	river	minimum
Bighorn River	river	minimum
Blackfoot River	river	minimum
Clark Fork	creek	minimum
Flint Creek	river	minimum
Flint Creek	creek	minimum
Gallatin River	river	minimum
Holter Lake	reservoir	minimum
Judith River	river	minimum
Madison River	river	minimum
Marshall Creek	stream	minimum
Middle Fork Judith River	river	minimum
Rock Creek	creek	minimum
Rock Creek	stream	minimum
Upper Rocky Hock Creek	stream	minimum
Wolf Creek	river	minimum

Fishable Species in Montana

Common Name	Scientific Name	Category	Seasonality
Brook Trout	Salvelinus fontinalis	freshwater	JFMAMJJASOND
Brown Trout	Salmo trutta	freshwater	JFMAMJJASOND
Rainbow Trout	Oncorhynchus mykiss	freshwater	JFMAMJJASOND

Best Montana Fishing Lodges

Name	Type	Tags	Guides	Booking	Distance
Teton Valley Cabins	cabin	Patio / Outdoor Seating Kitchenette Independent Mountains Big Groups Temperate Non-Fishing Partners Hot Tub Autumn Board Games / Puzzles Wet Fly Freshwater Winter Cabin Sight Fishing Streamer Intermediate Fire Pit Parking Seasoned Vet Spring Families with Kids Beginner Rustic Private Buyouts Road Access Dry Fly Advanced Nymphing Solo Travelers Private Bathrooms Wade Fishing Historic Waters Wifi Fly Fishing Summer Couples / Honeymoons Euro Nymphing	No	book_direct	—
Katmai Trophy Lodge	fishing_lodge	Deep Sea Fishing All-Inclusive Big Groups Professional Gear Rental Autumn Freshwater Intermediate Airport Transfer Seasoned Vet Dining / Restaurant Wilderness Tours Spin Fishing Bucket List Daily Housekeeping Remote / Off-Grid Beginner Lodge Private Buyouts Advanced Private Bathrooms Wade Fishing Arctic / Subarctic Wifi Fly Fishing Summer Riverside	No	request_quote	—
Three Rivers Ranch	fishing_lodge	Laundry Luxury Tackle Shop / Fly Shop Mountains All-Inclusive Big Groups Temperate Professional Historic Gear Rental Bar Autumn Freshwater Intermediate Airport Transfer Seasoned Vet Spring Families with Kids Drinks Included Dining / Restaurant Wilderness Tours Daily Housekeeping Beginner Lodge Ground Transport Included Fishing Clinics / Schools Advanced Solo Travelers Private Bathrooms Wade Fishing Hiking Orvis Endorsed Historic Waters Fly Fishing Summer Couples / Honeymoons Riverside	No	request_quote	—
Lazy Triple Creek Ranch	ranch	Luxury Mountains All-Inclusive Big Groups Temperate Non-Fishing Partners Private Chef Upland Hunting Bar Autumn Board Games / Puzzles Freshwater Culinary Experiences Smoke-Free Property Intermediate Vegetarian Friendly Corporate Retreats Seasoned Vet Spring Dining / Restaurant Wilderness Tours Library / Reading Room Ranch Beginner Game Room Suites Available Private Buyouts Advanced Private Bathrooms Special Diets Accommodated Wade Fishing Hiking Outdoor Dining Wifi Fly Fishing Summer Gluten-Free Friendly	No	request_quote	—
Circle Bar Guest Ranch	ranch	Mountains All-Inclusive Big Groups Non-Fishing Partners Gear Rental Freshwater Intermediate Families with Kids Dining / Restaurant Ranch Beginner Rustic ATV / UTV Tours Wade Fishing Horseback Riding Wifi Fly Fishing Summer	No	external_link	—
The Meadows on Rock Creek	ranch	Luxury Tackle Shop / Fly Shop Mountains All-Inclusive Big Groups Temperate Non-Fishing Partners Gear Rental Bar Autumn Freshwater Intermediate Fire Pit Seasoned Vet Families with Kids Dining / Restaurant Ranch Daily Housekeeping Remote / Off-Grid Beginner Suites Available Concierge Advanced Private Bathrooms Wade Fishing Hiking Outdoor Dining Mountain Biking Wifi Fly Fishing Summer Riverside	No	request_quote	—
Montana Fly Fishing Lodge	fishing_lodge	Laundry First-Time Anglers Independent Tackle Shop / Fly Shop All-Inclusive Big Groups Non-Fishing Partners Historic Gear Rental Sustainable Autumn Freshwater Culinary Experiences Sight Fishing Streamer Vegetarian Friendly Airport Transfer Fire Pit Seasoned Vet Spring Dining / Restaurant Wilderness Tours Beginner Golf Lodge Private Buyouts Dry Fly Advanced Nymphing Solo Travelers Private Bathrooms Special Diets Accommodated Hiking Orvis Endorsed Horseback Riding Fly Fishing Summer Gluten-Free Friendly Riverside	No	request_quote	—
Montana Harrison Homestead	fishing_lodge	Independent Mountains All-Inclusive Big Groups Temperate Private Chef Gear Rental Autumn Freshwater Sight Fishing Intermediate Parking Seasoned Vet Spring Beginner Family Rooms Lodge Private Buyouts Road Access Dry Fly Advanced Private Bathrooms Wade Fishing Wifi Fly Fishing Summer Riverside	No	request_quote	—
The Ranch at Rock Creek	ranch	Luxury Mountains All-Inclusive Big Groups Temperate Non-Fishing Partners Professional Gear Rental Autumn Freshwater Winter Culinary Experiences Intermediate Culinary Stargazing Corporate Retreats Skiing Seasoned Vet Fly Tying Classes Spring Families with Kids Dining / Restaurant Wilderness Tours Ranch Family Friendly Remote / Off-Grid Beginner Private Buyouts Ice Fishing Pet Friendly Fishing Clinics / Schools Advanced ATV / UTV Tours Hiking Year-Round Snowshoeing Horseback Riding Fly Fishing Summer Couples / Honeymoons Riverside	No	request_quote	—
Missouri River Lodge	fishing_lodge	First-Time Anglers Independent Big Groups Temperate Autumn Freshwater Winter Intermediate Best Value Seasoned Vet Spring Dining / Restaurant Daily Housekeeping Lodge Advanced Wade Fishing Historic Waters Wifi Fly Fishing Summer Riverside	No	request_quote	—
Firehole Ranch	fishing_lodge	Luxury Mountains All-Inclusive Big Groups Temperate Non-Fishing Partners Professional Historic Gear Rental Bar Freshwater Streamer Vegetarian Friendly Airport Transfer Corporate Retreats Seasoned Vet Families with Kids Dining / Restaurant Wilderness Tours Bucket List Remote / Off-Grid Photo Tours Lodge Canoeing / Kayaking Private Buyouts Road Access Dry Fly Nymphing Solo Travelers Special Diets Accommodated Wade Fishing Hiking Birdwatching Orvis Endorsed Horseback Riding Mountain Biking Historic Waters Fly Fishing Summer Gluten-Free Friendly Couples / Honeymoons Riverside	No	request_quote	—

Fishing Guides in Montana

Name	Guide	Experience	Rating	Tags	Tier
Reff Water Fly Fishing LLC	Nik	20 yrs	—	Catch & Release Float Trip Flies / Lures Provided Wade Trip Autumn Gear Provided Freshwater Instructional Streamer Intermediate Spring Shore / Wade Only Spin Fishing Beginner Drift Boat Advanced Wade Fishing Fly Fishing Summer	—
Adirondack Mountain Outfitters	—	—	—	First-Time Anglers Flies / Lures Provided Gear Provided Freshwater Streamer Intermediate Live Bait Shore / Wade Only Trolling Spin Fishing Beginner Advanced Wade Fishing Year-Round Fly Fishing	—
AuSable River Outfitters	—	—	—	Catch & Release Float Trip Flies / Lures Provided Wade Trip Autumn Gear Provided Freshwater Instructional Winter Streamer Intermediate Spring Full Day Shore / Wade Only Beginner Drift Boat Dry Fly Advanced Nymphing Wade Fishing Year-Round Fly Fishing Topwater Summer	—
Clearwater River Company LLC	—	—	—	Catch & Release Float Trip Flies / Lures Provided Gear Provided Freshwater Instructional Streamer Intermediate Full Day Spin Fishing Drift Boat Advanced Nymphing Year-Round Fly Fishing	—
Off the Hook Fly Fishing	Bryce Tedford	25 yrs	—	Catch & Release Float Trip Flies / Lures Provided Wade Trip Saltwater Gear Provided Freshwater Instructional Sight Fishing Intermediate Beginner Drift Boat Dry Fly Advanced Wade Fishing Year-Round Fly Fishing	—
Clark Fork Trout	Danner Haskins	—	—	Catch & Release Float Trip Flies / Lures Provided Wade Trip Autumn Gear Provided Freshwater Instructional Sight Fishing Streamer Intermediate Spring Full Day Family Friendly Beginner Drift Boat Dry Fly Advanced Nymphing Wade Fishing Fly Fishing Summer Couples / Honeymoons	—

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