Ruby

Ruby River fly fishing

Big Brown Trout is a smaller Tailwater setting makes the Ruby River a fun place to fish.

A toned down version of the Beaverhead, this tail-water flows about 45 miles until it meets the Beaverhead River near Twin Bridges.  The Ruby provides ample wading opportunities and is conducive to all types and techniques of fishing.  Ample fish per mile and great habitat makes this an ideal stream to fly fish.

• Great hatches of Caddis and Mayflies
• Pitch hoppers, ants, and beetles under overhanging cover
• Peaceful and relaxing setting
• Small stream feel that produces great fish
• Wading anglers’ paradise

Dense bug life and great habitat provide a rich home for Ruby River Trout.

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

• Ruby River above reservoir near Alder, MT (#1)
• Discharge, cubic feet per second: 125 cfs
• Gage height, feet: 3.02 ft

• Ruby River near Twin Bridges MT (#2)
• Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit: Not available.
• Discharge, cubic feet per second: Not available.
• Gage height, feet: Not available.