October in Montana is combining great Montana Fly Fishing with beautiful Montana fall scenery!

Later September and early October in Montana offers some of the better fly fishing action during the year here. At least we think so. The scenery is just spectacular, and so is the trout fishing on the Big Hole, Jefferson, Madison and Beaverhead rivers. Besides bringing your fishing gear, make darn sure you bring the camera too.

From now until the end of September, Montana outfitters Dan Leavens and Greg Smith, owners of the Four Rivers Fishing Company in Twin Bridges, Montana are taking fall bookings at a reduced rate, for any guided trip reserved in the month of October. You won't find a better price anywhere in Montana. Stay at either the Jefferson River camp, or right in Twin Bridges at the Stonefly Inn. Either way you can't go wrong. Montana is a great place to be in the fall!

The fly fishing for trout in Montana can be very rewarding during the month of October. Call us at 1-888-4Rivers, and book your trip today!

Awesome October Fall Package (Fly Fishing & Lodging)

Montana's October weather

Cool nights, and sunny days. If the summer runs late like it has in recent years, then we can get day time temperatures up to almost 80 degrees. Between 60 and 70 seem to be the average during the day. Temperatures at night can drop down below freezing in the last weeks of October. Layers of clothes work best.

Montana Fly Fishing River Reports

• Big Hole River as of3/20/2008 –Is completely open from Divide down for floating and wade fishing.  Some of the shelf ice still remains through some of the still water sections and there is only a narrow channel to get your boat through.  The fishing has been good to excellent working over the riffles with nymphs.  The water remains cold so getting out of the boat or wade fishing will still be your best option.  No sign of any dry fly activities but will let you know the second we do. USGS CFS Streamflow data
• Beaverhead River as of3/20/2008 –The upper piece of water from the dam to Pipe Organ Bridge will remain closed until the start of the general fishing season, the 3rd Saturday in May.  Below Pipe Organ down to Barretts the fishing remains steady on small nymph patterns.  Below where the Blacktail comes into the Beaverhead it is carrying a lot of silt and is unfishable from there to Twin Bridges.  As we start of the irrigation season we can expect the lower Beaverhead to clear and some good fishing should come about. USGS CFS Streamflow data
• Jefferson River as of3/20/2008 – With the majority of the water right now coming off of the Beaverhead side you can expect the Jefferson is running off color.  The river remains unfishable the entire length from Twin bridges to Headwater State Park. USGS CFS Streamflow data
• Madison River as of3/20/2008 –No real reports off of the Madison this spring but the river is flowing and if the water is clear the fishing should be good nymphing the deeper slots of the back of the gravel.  Be sure to check the regulations for closures before heading out to the river.USGS CFS Streamflow data
• Ruby River as of3/20/2008 – Still closed to all fishing throughout its length. We are hoping the Jefferson opens very soon, call for details in the next few days – we should know more each day! The fishing will be incredible when this river finally re-opens.  USGS CFS Streamflow data

For updates on other river closures, click on http://fwp.mt.gov/fishing/guide/waterclosure.aspx

Montana Fly Fishing Vacation

A Fly fishing vacation for the entire family. We can plan your Montana fly fishing itinerary, and if you are new to the sport, we'll also plan on giving instruction on the how-to's of fly fishing, including casting, equipment, and flies to use. We have a great selection of Winston fly rods at the Four Rivers fly shop that are reasonably priced. We can teach you how to fly fish on world class fly fishing rivers, in beautiful "Big Sky" Country. Fly Fishing is fun for the whole family.

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