High water on the Jeff - Lots of water out their folks! The rivers are high early. If we get the typical spring rains, we are looking at some flooding. Lower Madison is still good. Its a tailwater and shouldnt get toooo high. Get set up for a great July and August!!! more...
Capt. William De Shaw - Jefferson River

Still some good fishing before runoff - There still is a good 2, maybe 3 weeks before its runoff time on the Gallatin, and Jefferson. Some good fishing with the bigger flies and nymphs on the bottom. Early mayfly hatches, although sporatic will provide some good action. The Madison is a t more...
Capt. William De Shaw - Gallatin River

Cool Spring weather, but good fishing. - Try the Gallatin river. Early Spring can be good fishing. I like to use some bigger bugs like Rubber Legs, and all the good Buggar patters. Black and Brown Flashabuggars work good. For small nymphs, I will go with a Prince or a Lightning Bug. (All Be more...
Capt. William De Shaw - Gallatin River

Great early Madison River fishing - Expect some good early season fly fishing on SW Montana's rivers. The Madison, a tailwater river, is always a good bet in the spring. Starting in March, and running into early June. For dry fly action, expect some early mayflys, with caddis usually f more...
Capt. William De Shaw - Madison River

Great early season fishing. - Look for some great early season fishing on the Jefferson, and other southwest Montana rivers. We were blessed with a good winter for snow, and the snowpack is above normal in most of the drainages in SW Montana. Before runoff (March-April) you can e more...
Capt. William De Shaw - Jefferson River