Freestone Fly Fishing Outfitters Bozeman

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After a big snowpack in 2014, last season ran to the reverse extreme. One of the realities of weather change is that extremes in weather and water conditions will be the norm in coming years. We had good early snowfall last season, which kept snowpack numbers better through the center of winter, however we saw little precipitation after the 1st of the year. Starting the runoff period with a minimal snowpack, we then saw record high tempertatures at the end of June, and lots of us were fearing the worst. Water temperatures on the Yellowstone were peaking around 70 degrees for some number of days, not far from the threshold that requires state officials to force afternoon fishing closures. (brantoswaldflyfishing.com)

At Phasmid seriously. The owner of Phasmid, Will Casella, has a long history working at elite international fly-fishing lodges and maintains a high standard of what the ‘right’ fly-fishing experience is. Our suggestions are the premier professionals in the neighborhood. Guides that won’t only put you on fish but will also supply an educational and entertaining experience. Shops that supply excellent service and keep ego to a minimum. Resources that you have to; from reports, to rules, to licensing. (phasmidrentals.com)

– The Gallatin River runs down one of the most beautiful canyons on your way to Big Sky, Montana. The river then goes all the way down through Bozeman and becomes the East Gallatin as it makes it way out of town. Every stretch of this river is a fly fisherman’s paradise and you may be able to use up years exploring this river. If you are looking for the most scenic stretch, I could propose fishing the canyon part. This is where Brad Pitt from the river runs through it has of his most famous scenes from the movie being filmed. It is a true treasure and you’ll find peace in the surroundings of this amazing fishery. (montanamatt.com)

The Madison most well-recognized of these rivers and is particularly prized as a river that offers endless wading opportunities for trophy trout. The number of big fish that are usually caught on the Madison is surprising. Also noteworthy is the Big Hole River prized for it trout fishing and picturesque setting, the Big Hole is home to Arctic grayling a specie that many don’t realize may be caught in the lower forty-eight. And, the Beaverhead River is treasured as a healthy fishery that inhabits big populations of trout. (venturingangler.com)

After chasing bass, bluegill, channel catfish and trout around in float tubes for 10 years, Dad thought it was time to take me ‘out West’ to learn about what it takes to get a drag-free drift with a fly. In the summer of 1992 we took another trip to Montana and Yellowstone. We spent the better part of three weeks traveling the state, living in a pop-up camper and fishing from sunrise to well after dusk. The seed was placed! throughout my college years, I began my career working for Montana River Outfitters in Wolf Creek, MT. Three seasons afterward I moved to West Yellowstone to work for Madison River Outfitters. (rodriftboats.com)

Most of the rivers Missoula is know for range in size from 15 yards to 35 yards large. They vary from 2 feet deep to spots well over your and my head. This is prime dry fly water, however do not forget to pack your streamers or jigs and Rapalas. As with many Montana waters, special rules apply as well as waters that feature catch-and-release-only rules. Consult the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Western Region District rules for particular Missoula info. (allmissoula.com)

Pat Straub grew up in Bozeman, learning to fish on Sourdough Creek. He left Montana for college, knowing he could sooner or later return. After earning a degree in writing from Beloit College and a stellar career on the soccer field, he returned, prepared to take on Montana s trout streams. After spending one day on the water as a guide for Parks Fly Shop in Gardiner, he knew his work lie in guiding. For some number of seasons he guided for places and the Yellowstone Valley Ranch, one of the West s premier lodges and functionings at the time. A move to the Missouri came some years afterward and the rest is history. (montanawomensflyfishingschool.com)

Over the years we have found many of our clients love the five-start dining that a lodge offers, however want the flexibility in fishing and the access we have to the best waters. They learned that by going to a lodge they’re on occasion forced into being a part of everyone’s fishing program. Now they do not have to. With our guides and our private chefs, our clients can fish early or late; far or near; fish the same river two days in a row if they want; all while coming back each evening to their own private vacation rental. These packages are intimate with only your group, your guides, and your private chef. (montanaflyfishing.com)

Before the late ’90s the Missouri was an obscure tailwater fishery in central Montana recognized more for Lewis and Clark history than as a world-class fishery. That all changed when every fly fishing magazine in the country ran a feature-length story on the fishing action occurring on the Missouri. This great fishing was directly related to the cyclical nature of the rivers fish populations. Following a five to eight year cycle – meaning at some point between five and eight years, fish populations rise to numbers as high as 7, 000 fish per mile, then drop to 2, 500 fish per mile-the Missouri fish populations grew when some other rivers dropped. (montanafishingguideschool.com)