"If you’re thinking of traveling to Montana in the near future, this book is a must-have." --American Angler The best places and times to fish Detailed maps and hatch charts plus top producing fly patterns with recipes Local guides and outfitters on techniques and tackle Whether you want to target trout sipping Tricos on the Missouri, pack in to the South Fork of the Flathead for a wilderness adventure, or simply find a good spot to fish while on a vacation to Glacier or Yellowstone National Park, this guide is the best place to start for a successful fishing trip. With stunning photos, detailed maps and hatch charts for each river, photos and recipes of the most effective fly patterns, and insider information from local guides and outfitters, Montana's Best Fly Fishing is an essential reference for the best fishing in Big Sky Country.

With heart-stirring landscapes, benefits for physical and mental health and clean, cold water, Montana’s high country is truly the final frontier in the last best place. That is why Wilderness Adventures Press is excited to introduce this all-new guide to flyfishing southwest Montana’s mountain lakes. These underfished tarns host everything from wild 5-pound cutthroat to the elusive and challenging golden trout to the increasingly rare arctic grayling. Mix in the occasional trophy brookie and all the 12-inch cutts and rainbows you can catch and it becomes apparent that there is no shortage of opportunity. Author Joshua Bergan has spent years exploring these pristine highland gems. From fish and bugs present, to water conditions, hiking difficulty and the flies that work, this guide provides all the necessary information. A broad selection of drive-to lakes, short hikes and several-mile treks with overnights are laid out with GPS coordinates for the trailheads and destinations. The author’s driving directions get you to Point A and Wilderness Adventures Press’ highly-touted maps take it from there. This comprehensive guidebook covers over 250 highland lakes from the Absarokas to the Idaho border, including the Gallatin Range, Madison Range, Gravelly Range, Tobacco Roots, Pioneer Mountains, Beaverhead Mountains and other smaller ranges. Fishing mountain lakes isn’t for everyone, which is why it should be for you. Unleash a lifetime of new fishing spots with this outstanding new book.

The fishing in Montana is better than ever, which is why Wilderness Adventures Press is releasing this completely revised edition of the Flyfisher's Guide to Montana, complete with full-color photography and brand new, highly detailed maps! The updated maps include all of the BLM land, National Forest, Wilderness Areas and state-owned land for all of Montana's major fisheries, and many smaller rivers and lakes. All access points, boat launches, campgrounds and more are shown with GPS coordinates, highways and access roads. You will be able to find your way to the river, whether you're familiar with the area or not. This completely revamped edition details the wealth of great flyfishing in Big Sky Country. From major rivers like the Yellowstone, Missouri, Beaverhead, Big Hole, Clark Fork, Bighorn, and Madison down to the smallest fishable creeks and lakes, veteran fishing author Chuck Robbins tells anglers everything they need to know about Montana’s best fisheries. In addition to covering all the most famous rivers and streams, this book introduces flyfishers to waters well off the beaten path, including high-country lakes where many of the fish have never seen a fly or lure and hidden gems in eastern Montana. Also includes other great travel and angling information. Update your dog-eared copy of the original with this fantastic new edition!

Anyone who fly-fishes Montana—or plans to—should own a copy of this useful guide. Fly fishing expert John Holt has compiled a complete inventory of Montana’s fly-fishing waters, moving across the state, drainage by drainage, devoting plenty of space to the main river of each watershed as well as the many tributaries, small streams, reservoirs, and alpine lakes that frequently get left out of other guidebooks. The maps are large and easy to use, and the fishing descriptions cover seasonal variations, river conditions, and preferred fly patterns. Also included are travel suggestions, river access, etiquette and rules, and a hatch chart.

Hundreds of pages fill each volume with full descriptions of all major waters in Montana. Learn how to get there, when to fish and what fly patterns to use. Photographs and maps accompany each major destination along with short descriptions of the surrounding waters and in-depth discussion of the necessary flies and tackle. Hatch charts are included, and often the species and size of fish to expect. In addition, each volume has a special lay-flat binding to make browsing new waters easy. You can fish successfully anywhere in Montana if you have this set of books. The "Montana Fly Fishing Guides" East & West are the first guidebooks of this kind for Montana. While there are a number of good general fishing guides, this two volume set is the first to focus specifically on fly fishing. Author John Holt has conducted exhaustive research on a wide array of Montana waters in the compilation of these books, covering not only Montana's famous blue-ribbon waters, but hundreds of lesser-known streams and lakes. Beyond the great volume of information in these books, John has infused them with his own unique (and often highly opinionated) style of writing. Anyone who loves fly fishing and who loves Montana will derive hours of pleasure and acquire a lot of valuable information from the "Montana Fly Fishing Guides".

An irreplaceable reference that offers everything a fly fisher needs for the ultimate western Montana fishing experience; illustrated with great maps and hatch charts.