When Montana freestones are still blown out in late June, here's where to fish — tailwaters, spring creeks, and lakes — plus how to fish dirty water.

Western Montana rivers are already running higher than normal for mid-March, and the clear-water nymphing window won’t last. Here’s how to take advantage of pre-runoff conditions—where to go, what to rig, and how to stay safe before snowmelt turns your favorite runs into chocolate milk.