Central Montana

Central Montana

Target Species Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout
Notable Hatches Pmd, Blue-winged Olive, Caddis, Hopper, Terrestrial
Total Rivers: 8
Primary Hub: Central Montana
Airport: GTF
Best Season: Year-Round
Blue Ribbon: 4

About Central Montana

Central Montana is home to Montana's trout streams. The Smith River, Big Spring Creek, and Sun River is excellent fishery. Offering good trout populations, excellent hatches, and varied fishing opportunities.

The Smith River The Smith River near Fort Logan represents the upper section of Montana's most exclusive and sought-after float trip, a 59-mile permit-only journey through one of the state's most beautiful and remote canyons. The Big Spring Creek Big Spring Creek near Lewistown is one of Montana's most famous spring creek fisheries, offering world-class fly fishing for large, selective trout in a technical, challenging setting. The Sun River The Sun River near Simms offers excellent freestone fly fishing in one of Central Montana's most productive and accessible fisheries, flowing through open ranchland and agricultural areas before joining the Missouri River. The Missouri River The Missouri River below Holter Dam is one of Montana's premier tailwater fisheries, offering world-class fly fishing for large, healthy trout in a stunning high-plains setting.

Fly Fishing Rivers in Central Montana

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