Blue Wing Olives
September-April: Best to fish when the weather is bad. Afternoon hatches on cold, overcast days.
General Info: There is not much that we can say about fishing in Montana that has not already been said. It is Mecca for fly fishing. There are dozens of super high-quality rivers across the state. From huge rivers that require a drift boat to small, intimate creeks where you can pick off trout behind every rock, Montana has an experience waiting for you. Every angler needs to visit Montana at least once.
Current Conditions and Reports: Madison River, Yellowstone River
Helpful Links and Further Readings: Blackfoot River, Fly Fishing the Flathead River, The Gallatin River, The Best Montana Nymph Fishing Techniques, Yellowstone Anglers' Blog (Good Info)
September-April: Best to fish when the weather is bad. Afternoon hatches on cold, overcast days.
PMDs are the classic Western Mayfly. Dependable and delicious, trout love them.
Skwalas, Salmonflies, Golden Stones, Yellow Sallies, Montana's most famous hatch...
Montana experiences maddening Trico hatches in the summer.
These can hatch quickly, Typically early summer or late spring. If you have been in a Green Drake hatch, then you know how amazing it can be,
Big hatches in late spring, then consistent late evenings hatches through the dog days of summer.
Present year-round, but most effective late in day or when other hatches are not happening
July-September; Hoppers, Crickets, Beetles, Ants. Fish these patterns!