Jul 31, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Hopper Season Peaks Now on the Madison, Big Hole, and Bitterroot
Hopper season is peaking on Montana’s best rivers right now. Here’s where to go, what to tie on, and how to fish before hoot owl windows close.
Jul 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
3 Fly Selection Mistakes That Are Costing You Fish on Montana’s Blue-Ribbon Rivers
A drift boat guide breaks down 3 fly selection mistakes killing your catch rate on Montana’s blue-ribbon rivers this summer.
Jul 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Golden Stonefly Season Is Here — Tie the Extended Body Pattern Montana Trout Can’t Refuse
Golden stonefly season is peaking on Montana rivers. Learn to tie an extended body pattern that matches the hatch and fools big trout.
Jul 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
5 Nymphing Mistakes That Are Costing You Fish on Montana Rivers
A veteran guide breaks down the 5 most common nymphing mistakes costing Montana anglers fish — with fixes you can use on the water this season.
Jun 27, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Fly Fishing Southwest Montana: Madison River to Yellowstone National Park with Casteel Fishing
Casteel Fishing hits the Madison River corridor and Yellowstone National Park in one epic Montana fly fishing road trip. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
Jun 18, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Madison River at 349 CFS: Prime Fishing as Montana Rivers Drop Fast
Falling flows across Montana create excellent fishing conditions. Madison at 349 cfs, Big Hole dropping fast, plus weekend weather outlook.
May 22, 2026 · Angela Montana
Best Fishing Areas in Yellowstone National Park This Spring
As Memorial Day approaches, fishers have experienced success on the Firehole, Gibbon, and Madison rivers since May 1st. Snowpack levels are low but melting slowly, ensuring fishable conditions. Each river offers unique strategies for anglers, with notable hatches and species available. Early fishing opportunities may emerge this season.
May 18, 2026 · Angela Montana
Mastering Montana’s Salmon Fly Hatch Tips
Expert angler John Way emphasizes the importance of staying ahead of Montana's Salmon Fly hatch to catch trout. His tactics recommend using smaller flies and fishing below the surface for better success.
Mar 15, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Bitterroot Surges 55% as March Warmup Hits Montana Rivers: Where to Fish Now
Spring conditions arrive early with flows jumping 55% on some rivers. Here's where to fish this week as temperatures climb into the 50s.
Mar 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Big Hole Surges 21% While Madison Holds Steady: Montana Rivers March 14, 2026
Southwest Montana rivers splitting—Madison and Gallatin stable and clear, but Big Hole and western drainages rising fast from snowmelt.
Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Big Hole Surges 17% While Madison Holds Steady: Where to Fish This Weekend
Madison and Missouri hold steady while Big Hole surges 17%. Southwest storm changes conditions through weekend—here's your fishing strategy.
Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
4-Weight vs 5-Weight: Which Trout Rod for Madison and Spring Creeks Right Now
Pre-runoff windows are open now. Here's which rod weight actually performs on the Madison, Gallatin, and Montana's spring creeks this time of year.
Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Nymph Montana’s Best Rivers Now Before Spring Runoff Blows Them Out
Mid-March is your last best window for nymphing Montana's top trout rivers. Here's how to rig up and fish smart before runoff blows it all out.
Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Where to Fish Montana This Weekend: 72 MPH Winds and Rising Rivers
Western Montana rivers climbing fast with incoming storm. Madison stable at 329 cfs. Wind gusts to 72 mph today—here's where to fish.
Mar 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana River Report: Western Rivers Spike 14% as March Melt Arrives (Clark Fork, Bitterroot, Blackfoot)
Southwest Montana rivers are holding steady and fishing well, but Western Montana is already surging—up 13–14% this week on the Clark Fork, Bitterroot, and Blackfoot as snowmelt kicks in. With a major Thursday–Friday weather system on the way, here’s a clear, river-by-river breakdown of flows, trends, and the best windows to fish before conditions change.