Beaverhead

Beaverhead River fly fishing

Big, healthy Brown Trout is what the Beaverhead River is famous for.

One of the most productive and prolific tail waters in the country.  Originating from the outflows of Clark Canyon Reservoir 20 miles south of Dillon, Montana, this pristine fishery boasts the densest population of bug life of any of our fly fishing rivers.

Bends in the rod can be found quite often on the Beavehread River throughout the year.
  • Lots of bugs = lots of fish
  • Steady hatches provided through consistent water flows
  • Larger than expected trout
  • Upwards of 4,000 fish per mile
  • Great chance of boating a 20 incher
  • Sight fishing at its finest
  • Fish that will straighten a hook like it’s made out of rubber

See Also: Big Hole, Jefferson, Madison, Ruby, Bighorn, Kalsta Spring Creek

  • Beaverhead River at Barretts MT (#1)
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  • Beaverhead River at Dillon MT (#2)
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  • Beaverhead River at Twin Bridges, MT (#3)
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