Southwest Montana

Southwest Montana is the heart of Montana fly fishing , with. The Madison River, Gallatin River, and Boulder River are world-renowned fisheries, offering exceptional trout populations, prolific hatches, and diverse fishing opportunities.

The Madison River The Upper Madison River offers one of Montana's most iconic fly fishing experiences, flowing from the boundary of Yellowstone National Park downstream to Hebgen Reservoir. The Gallatin River The Gallatin River near Big Sky offers excellent freestone fly fishing in one of Montana's most beautiful mountain settings, flowing through the heart of the Gallatin Canyon with the Gallatin Range providing a spectacular backdrop. The Boulder River The Boulder River near Big Timber represents the lower section of this excellent freestone fishery, flowing through open ranchland and agricultural areas before joining the Yellowstone River. The Jefferson River The Jefferson River near Three Forks represents the historic headwaters of the Missouri River system, where the Madison, Gallatin, and Jefferson Rivers converge to form the mighty Missouri. The Yellowstone River The Yellowstone River Paradise Valley section flows from the boundary of Yellowstone National Park downstream through one of Montana's most spectacular and productive fly fishing destinations.