Guided Fly Fishing Trips on the Stillwater River SW Montana
One of Montana's most beautiful and under-rated resources, the Stillwater River begins north of Yellowstone National Park in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. Known for having many of Montana's highest peaks, this mountainous region is home to hundreds of glacial-fed lakes and streams, plus both wild and planted strains of trout.
Though it is called the Stillwater, the river can become a raging torrent during peak runoff months of June and July, making it a favorite for whitewater rafting and kayaking enthusiasts. In the lower reaches of the river, starting about 4 miles downstream of Nye, excellent fly fishing can be experienced.
On average, rainbows and browns range from 10-16", though fish up to 20" are routinely caught. This is definitely a dry fly fishing river, with the favorite combination being the classic "hopper/dropper" style of two-fly rigs. Popular combos include Parachute Adams trailing a bead Prince Nymph, a Royal Wulff trailing a flashback Pheasant tail nymph, and as summer progresses, the Dave's hopper trailing a caddis pupa emerger. In the fall, as browns migrate up the river out of the larger Yellowstone River, look for shallow gravel bars and try Marabou Muddlers, and egg-sucking leech Black Wooly Bugger or Single Bunny streamer with a red throat.
Dates: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Price: $475 for float trip or walk and wade trip
Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout
Fishing Type: Dry Flys, Nymphs, Streamers
What's included: One day of guided fishing, transportation from Paradise Valley to the river, as well as lunch and non-alcoholic drinks.
What's NOT included:
Does not include flies, leaders, rod fees for private waters, gratuities.
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