Fishing in Montana

Montana is fly fishing royalty — the Missouri, Madison, Gallatin, and Bighorn rivers are among the most famous trout waters in the world. Wild rainbow and brown trout grow large in these clear, cold rivers. Flathead Lake holds native bull trout and lake trout. The Clark Fork and Bitterroot offer excellent smallmouth bass fishing.

Top Species

• Rainbow Trout
• Brown Trout
• Cutthroat Trout
• Bull Trout
• Lake Trout
• Smallmouth Bass

Top Waters

• Missouri River
• Madison River
• Bighorn River
• Flathead Lake
• Yellowstone River

Fishing Types

• Freshwater / lake / river fishing

Fishing License

Montana FWP — visit their site for current regulations and license requirements.