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Dan loves it:Big Sky is located along the Gallatin River, one of the country's top fly fishing rivers. It is a gorgeous place to fish, but it is not super close to multiple top fishing rivers, like other towns in the region.More on Fishing in Big Sky Montana >>Top Pick: Big Sky Montana
Dan's tip:If you are into Montana fly fishing, Bozeman and Livingston are somewhat of a Mecca when it comes to blue-ribbon trout fisheries, with easy access to the Jefferson, Madison, Gallatin, Missouri, and Yellowstone Rivers. More on Fishing in Bozeman Montana >>Top Pick: Bozeman Montana
Dan's been there:Between the Flathead, Swan, and Kootenai River systems, Flathead Lake and all the other great lakes in Northwest Montana, there are plenty of fish waiting! Fly fishing, trolling, spin casting - it's all here.More on Fishing in Whitefish Montana >>Top Pick: Whitefish Montana
Dan's tidbit:West Yellowstone is located near two of Montana's top fly fishing rivers. The Madison River and Henry's Fork of the Snake River are prized fishing destinations. Hebgen Lake and Henry's Lake add to the area's appeal.More on Fishing in West Yellowstone Montana >>Top Pick: West Yellowstone Montana
Dan did it:Red Lodge is within range of the Stillwater River, lower Yellowstone River, Clark's Fork of the Yellowstone, and the Bighorn River. All of these are top-notch fly fishing rivers.More on Fishing in Red Lodge Montana >>Top Pick: Red Lodge Montana
Alyson wants you to go:Some of the best fishing around.More on Fishing in Missoula Montana >>Top Pick: Missoula Montana
Lisa loves it:Well known among all anglers, there are rivers and waterways galore around West Yellowstone. Try the Madison River in western Yellowstone National Park.More on Fishing in West Yellowstone Montana >>Top Pick: West Yellowstone Montana
Carli wants you to know:There are so many options, with a guide or without. Try the Madison, Gallatin, Yellowstone, Henry's Fork, and the smaller Montana streams like the Bitterroot and Big Hole.More on Fishing in West Yellowstone Montana >>Top Pick: West Yellowstone Montana
Carli's tip:Does "fisherman's paradise" even justify how great the area is for Montana fishing? A vast variety of fishing spots and species make for a great experience. More on Fishing in Bozeman Montana >>Top Pick: Bozeman Montana
Carli suggests:Where to begin.... the pristine mountain waters of Big Sky area rivers like the Gallatin and the Madison offer more than you can handle in terms of fly fishing. Float tube fishing is your best option here.More on Fishing in Big Sky Montana >>Top Pick: Big Sky Montana
Lauryn's been there:Parts of A River Runs Through It were filmed on the Gallatin River near Big Sky. More on Fishing in Big Sky Montana >>Top Pick: Big Sky Montana
Mike's good word:Easily fishable for 11 months of the year (save the runoff periods of mid-May through mid-June), colorful rainbow and brown trout are fun and accessible to even the novice angler.More on Fishing in Big Sky Montana >>Top Pick: Big Sky Montana
Mike loves it:Bozeman Montana, and its many rivers and streams, is considered 'Trout Mecca' by many in the angling world. Montana fly fishing is the preferred method, yet even bait, spin and trolling methods are used in nearby lakes.More on Fishing in Bozeman Montana >>Top Pick: Bozeman Montana
Mike wants you to know:For anglers, this is Shangri-la with Yellowstone National Park's lakes and rivers, Hebgen Lake just outside town, the Madison River flowing nearby, plus feeder creeks and streams filled with trout.More on Fishing in West Yellowstone Montana >>Top Pick: West Yellowstone Montana
