Good Trout Action on Southwest Montana Rivers - I hosted a group of friends and clients on a fly fishing trip at Crane Meadow Lodge (www.cranemeadow.addr.com) in Twin Bridges, MT last week. We fished the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson, Ruby and Madison Rivers, a couple of spring creeks and a high more...
Capt. Rick Grassett - Jefferson River

Southwest Montana Fishing Report - Winter is approaching but not quite here. Brown trout are still spawning, some are spawned out and others will be spawning in the next few weeks. Some of the largest lake run browns seem to be late spawners and don't arrive in the rivers until late more...
Brian McGeehan - Bozeman

Late September Montana Fishing Report - Montana Fishing Report Overview Early Autumn is a transition time on rivers and streams across Montana and some exciting options present themselves as nights get longer and water temps begin cooling down. Fishing is generally very good but is also more...
Brian McGeehan - Bozeman

Good Montana Trout Action on Beaverhead & Ruby Rivers - I was away on a family vacation during the week of 8/5. When I returned I hosted a group of 8 fly anglers at Crane Meadow Lodge in Twin Bridges, MT during the week of 8/12. This is an annual trip for me and was our 12th year at the lodge. John Freema more...
Capt. Rick Grassett - Beaverhead River

2013 Montana fishing forecast - For anyone making a trip West this season here are some forecasts on what we expect for the 2013 season. Generally by late April we have a pretty good idea of where our snow pack is. Most of the watersheds in Southwest and Western Montana are current more...
Brian McGeehan - Bozeman

Montana fly fishing in October - October is here and it is time to swing for the fences! October is well known for being one of the best months for landing trophy sized brown trout. Browns will be beginning to spawn in November but they are already moving in the rivers and becoming more...
Brian McGeehan - Bozeman

February fishing - The fishing has definitely been above average on local waters with the milder temperatures. We are now in a wet weather cycle that is bolstering the snowpack but the rivers are in great shape. Mostly a nymphing game still but rivers like the Madiso more...
Brian McGeehan - Bozeman

Montana winter spring creek fishing - We have had a few guide trips out on the local spring creeks in the last few weeks. The mild winter is also producing some nice fishing on freestone rivers like the Gallatin. The spring creeks are always a great option in the winter. Some like DeP more...
Brian McGeehan - Bozeman

Novermber fly fishing in Montana - As we move into the late fall there is still some very good fishing opportunities to be had. The morning fishing is pretty tough with the colder temperatures, but the late morning and afternoon hours have been more productive. The baetis hatch is win more...
Brian McGeehan - Bozeman

Lower Madison River is heating up - As nights grow longer and air temperatures drop, the lower reaches of some of our larger rivers are hitting ideal temperatures for trout. The Lower Madison is typically too warm for good fishing in July and August, but water temps are now in the low more...
Brian McGeehan - Madison River