Big Timber · Montana · United States
Montana Fly Fishing Lodge
Experience all-inclusive guided fly fishing at Montana Fly Fishing Lodge near Absarokee, MT. Access premier rivers and private creeks for trout, with Orvis/Simms gear and gourmet meals included.
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Experience all-inclusive guided fly fishing at Montana Fly...
Montana Fly Fishing Lodge operates two properties—the Spring Creek Lodge with five guest rooms and the Flagship Lodge with additional lodge rooms and canvas cabins—both positioned to access premier Montana trout waters including the Yellowstone, Stillwater, Boulder, and Bighorn rivers, plus private spring creeks (DePuy, Armstrong, Nelson's). The all-inclusive program covers guided full-day fly fishing, gourmet meals, Orvis and Simms loaner gear, flies and tackle, airport transfers from Billings, and evening cocktails. The lodge's 84-year history and 2024 Orvis Endorsed finalist recognition signal a mature, well-regarded operation. Fishing spans late May through mid-October, with early season streamer fishing during runoff, peak dry-fly action in July–August (PMDs, caddis, hoppers), and fall trophy season in September–October when larger pre-spawn trout feed aggressively. Guides emphasize sight fishing, wade fishing, and drift-boat access to lightly pressured water.
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Montana Fly Fishing Lodge
Big Timber, Montana, United States
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Montana Fly Fishing Lodge offers a full season of angling from late May through mid-October, with each period showcasing distinct hatches and fishing opportunities. The early season, from late May through June, is characterized by aggressive trout feeding on streamers as runoff subsides and the first major hatches, like salmonflies on the Yellowstone and Stillwater rivers, begin. This is a prime time for big bugs and big eats, with less pressure on the water.\n\nJuly and August mark the peak of the dry fly season across all rivers. Prolific hatches of PMDs, caddis, and terrestrials like hoppers dominate the scene, leading to warm days and long evenings with fish actively looking up. This is the heart of the Montana summer fishing experience.\n\nSeptember and October usher in the fall trophy season. As the landscape transforms with autumn colors and temperatures cool, the focus shifts to larger, pre-spawn trout that are actively feeding. Streamer fishing becomes particularly effective, and the rivers offer a sense of solitude that many guides consider the best time of year. The season concludes with excellent fishing in these shoulder months before the lodge closes.
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