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Fly Fishing in Montana
from:Fly fishing for wild trout in a mountain river among beautiful scenery is the dream of many anglers. In Montana, that fly fishing dream can become a reality. Montana offers superb fly fishing for wild trout in dozens of beautiful rivers and countless alpine lakes. The scenery is spectacular, and while some waters are quite popular, fishing pressure on most of the rivers and lakes in Montana can be surprisingly low.
Unique among other western trout waters, Montana manages most of its rivers for wild trout; meaning hatchery born fish are not introduced into these rivers. Instead, protection of habitat along with catch and release restrictions are used to enhance fishing.
The result is that an angler who seeks to fly fish for wild trout cannot choose a better place to fish than Montana. Excellent fly fishing, beautiful scenery, along with many other outdoor recreational activities, makes a fishing trip to Montana like no other.
The Blackfoot River is located in Southwest Montana and was the setting for the award winning film, “A River Runs Through It” that featured fly fishing central to the plot line. Access to fishing spots is relatively easy to come by, and the scenery is absolutely spectacular. Most of the fish you will see on the Blackfoot will be brown trout.
South Montana is home to one of fly fishing’s most popular destinations: The Yellowstone River. This is the longest river in Montana beginning at Yellowstone National Park. This river is nationally known as one of the premier trout rivers in the entire United States. In the upper half of the river, you will find brown and rainbow trout as well as large whitefish. In the lower half of the river, you can find prize catfish, walleye, and sturgeon.
The Bighorn River is also in southern Montana and is also one of the best trout fishing waters in the United States. This is a very popular Montana river for fly fishing, so during the busy months (July through September), expect to see many other anglers out there vying for fish alongside you. Brown trout can measure up to 15 inches on the Bighorn with rainbow trout measuring 16 inches.
Fly fishing in Montana is an experience like no other. Not only will you find some of the best fishing waters in the country, you will also see some great wildlife right on the shoreline along with some spectacular scenery. It’s an experience like no other!
Fishing Alaska News
EPA warns Alaska mine could devastate rivers - Boston Herald
 msnbc.com | EPA warns Alaska mine could devastate rivers Boston Herald By Kim Murphy / The Los Angeles Times SEATTLE - The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that plans for a massive mine in the hills above Bristol Bay in Alaska - home of the biggest sockeye salmon fishery in the world - could have devastating ... Has the EPA overstepped its bounds with Pebble Project assessment? Bristol Bay mining would harm Alaska salmon habitat, EPA analysis says EPA warns major mining would pose a threat to Alaska salmon |
Alaska restaurant battles Seattle for first fish - Ct Post
 KOMO News | Alaska restaurant battles Seattle for first fish Ct Post RACHEL D'ORO, AP Chef Al Levinsohn gets a sniff of one of the the season's first Copper River King Salmon Friday, May 18, 2012 at his Anchorage, Alaska restaurant. The 30-pound king, along with a seven-pound sockeye were flown from the fishing grounds ... Alaska Air Cargo Delivers Season's First Copper River Salmon to Seattle |
Alaska restaurant battles Seattle for first fish - BusinessWeek
 KEPR 19 | Alaska restaurant battles Seattle for first fish BusinessWeek Hoogerhyde was quick to admit feeling a bit of rivalry with Seattle for first fish. "The thing is, it's our fish, OK?" he said as he waited for the salmon to arrive. "I'm an Alaskan. That's the way it is. And for Seattle to get the first one, yeah, ... Alaska's Copper River Salmon Season Begins in Cordova |
TV fly-fishing show casts a line to Pacific Northwest anglers - The Seattle Times
 Newstalk ZB | TV fly-fishing show casts a line to Pacific Northwest anglers The Seattle Times Those seeking out a fishing show on TV with a local Pacific Northwest flair should tune into Channel KVOS for "Fishing with Ladin." Co-hosts Ladin Langeman and Steve Ronholt have been fly-fishing in Washington, Alaska, Montana, Oregon, Canada, ... Fishing With Ladin: A New Pacific Northwest Fly Fishing Show Look out trout |
Fishing permit costs: Inlet up, Bristol Bay down - Anchorage Daily News
Fishing permit costs: Inlet up, Bristol Bay down Anchorage Daily News By LAINE WELCH The value of Alaska fishing permits has seesawed over the past year. Cook Inlet prices have gone up, while Bristol Bay prices have fallen. "Cook Inlet had a really good year last year and they're expecting another strong fishery this ... |