Northwest Montana

Northwest Montana

Target Species Brown Trout, Bull Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout
Notable Hatches Pmd, Blue-winged Olive, Caddis, Hopper, Terrestrial
Total Rivers: 9
Primary Hub: Northwest Montana
Airport: MSO
Best Season: Year-Round
Blue Ribbon: 7

About Northwest Montana

Northwest Montana is home to Montana's trout streams. The Flathead River, Kootenai River is excellent fishery. Offering good trout populations, excellent hatches, and varied fishing opportunities.

The Flathead River The Flathead River near Kalispell represents the upper mainstem section of this excellent freestone fishery, flowing from the confluence of the North and Middle Forks downstream through the heart of the Flathead Valley. The Kootenai River The Kootenai River below Libby Dam is Montana's largest tailwater fishery, offering 40 guidable miles of world-class fly fishing for wild rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout in a stunning mountain setting.

Fly Fishing Rivers in Northwest Montana

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