Beaverhead River Basin

Beaverhead River Basin

Target Species Brown Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout
Notable Hatches Pmd, Caddis, Hopper, Terrestrial, Midge
Total Rivers: 3
Primary Hub: Montana
Airport: BZN
Best Season: May - Oct

About the Beaverhead River Basin

The Beaverhead River Basin is home to one of Montana's most celebrated fishery. The Beaverhead River offers excellent fly fishing opportunities. With brown trout, mountain whitefish, rainbow trout providing consistent action throughout the season.

Key Sections

  • Beaverhead River - Twin Bridges: The Beaverhead River near Twin Bridges is one of Montana's most celebrated fly fishing destinations, renowned for producing more large brown trout than any other river in Montana.

Iconic Hatches

  • Pmd: Excellent dry fly opportunities.
  • Caddis: Various caddis species provide excellent evening fishing.
  • Hopper: Terrestrial patterns produce explosive takes.
  • Terrestrial: Terrestrial patterns produce explosive takes.
  • Midge: Excellent dry fly opportunities.

Fly Fishing Rivers in the Beaverhead River Basin

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