When is the best time to plan a Montana fly fishing trip?
We always say the best time to come is “when you can.” However true that is, there is no denying the summer and fall months are the most consistent fishing. Beginning in late May and early June we begin to see hatches of considerable size on most rivers. Because of these hatches and the abundance of food they provide, the fish are more active for a longer period of the day. Hatches of substantial size will run through October. During summer it is more common to see other anglers. More and more clients are coming in the spring (March, April, and May) and late fall (October and November) to experience the solitude so often associated with fly fishing. It can be a trade-off though, as the daily feeding duration of fish is not as long as in summer, but many times the feeding tends to be more intense during that time.
