
Northwest Montana
Target Species Brown Trout, Bull Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout
Notable Hatches Pmd, Blue-winged Olive, Caddis, Hopper, Terrestrial
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

Flathead River - Kalispell
Montana

Flathead River - Polson
Montana

Kootenai River - Below Libby Dam
Montana

Middle Fork Flathead River - West Glacier
Montana

North Fork Flathead River - Columbia Falls
Montana

South Fork Flathead River - Bob Marshall Wilderness
Montana

South Fork Flathead River - Hungry Horse
Montana

Swan River - Bigfork
Montana

Yaak River - Sylvanite
Montana




