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Fishing the Flathead Valley and Montana 2022.

By mark@wildmontanaanglers.com /December 30, 2022 /0 comments /Conservation, Montana Fishing Reports, Other, Resources

nglers on our home waters in the Flathead Valley were treated to prolific hatches and a river that changed its look after an above average high water season. The folks we guided on the Missouri River were treated to some of the best dry fly fishing that we have seen in the past several years and on our smaller waters, anglers were treated to above average trout willing to eat a well placed hopper. This article is a review of fishing in the Flathead Valley and Montana in 2022.

Hybrid “Cuttbow ” Trout Prefer Swimabouts.

By mark@wildmontanaanglers.com /December 21, 2022 /0 comments /Conservation, Other, Resources

Local biologist’s study focuses on hybrid trout in the Flathead River system.

Bad Rock Canyon Conservation Project.

By mark@wildmontanaanglers.com /November 11, 2020 /Comments are Disabled /Conservation

A few years ago, I was guiding on the Flathead River. I stepped out of the boat to ramble around the river bank while my anglers methodically fished a riffle that was holding rising trout. Not too far inside the riparian zone, I came across a marker that was a reminder of how […]

2020 Big River Fishing Recap

By mark@wildmontanaanglers.com /October 28, 2020 /Comments are Disabled /Montana Fishing Reports, Other, Resources

WHAT A YEAR. If I had to give 2020 a theme song, I would choose “Help” from the Beatles. It has been a shit show of year but I don’t have to tell you that, you lived it too. From Covid to Wildfires there seemed little to be stoked about. […]

Fishing Report 6-24-20

By mark@wildmontanaanglers.com /June 25, 2020 /Comments are Disabled /Montana Fishing Reports

This winter’s snow is still coursing through the veins of the Flathead River system but the surging water is starting to subside, trout are looking to feed, and we are stoked to be back on the big water. Big water: The big river is still, well,… big. At just under […]

Fishing report 6-14-20

By mark@wildmontanaanglers.com /June 14, 2020 /Comments are Disabled /Montana Fishing Reports

Things are happening in the Flathead Valley. The West side of Glacier National Park is open, tourist are funneling in, and our local fisheries are a great excuse to get outside and enjoy the Montana summer! Big water: There were rumors of the big river possibly starting to fish but […]

Fishing Report 5-19-20

By mark@wildmontanaanglers.com /May 20, 2020 /Comments are Disabled /Montana Fishing Reports, Other

Did I hear you say the “Big Bugs” were out? – the crazy eyed fisherman knocking on my car window. Big water: She is big! Flowing at 31,500 CFS, it’s going to be a little while until this beloved river is going to be fishable. If you do get out […]

Fishing report 5-12-20

By mark@wildmontanaanglers.com /May 12, 2020 /Comments are Disabled /Montana Fishing Reports

Big water: The big water is running around 21,300 CFS. Thats pretty big but it appears to be on the drop and hopefully we will get another short window to fish the big river before it decides to really blow out. If you do get out to fish, look for […]

Happy May Day! It’s Guide Season.

By mark@wildmontanaanglers.com /May 1, 2020 /Comments are Disabled /Other

We made it to May. After several weeks of being shut down with a standing “stay at home order”, Governor Bullock has begun slowly opening the state’s economy. We are currently in Phase 1 of a 3 phases reopening. Phase 1 and 2, allow us to run guided fishing trips […]

Fishing Report 4-20-20

By mark@wildmontanaanglers.com /April 21, 2020 /Comments are Disabled /Montana Fishing Reports

With all that is going on in the world this week, there are plenty of things that can bum you out. Fishing in the Flathead valley is not one of them. Big water: The big water is starting to get bigger. With a string of nice weather and a substantial […]

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