Big Sky, Montana is surrounded by blue ribbon trout fishing, with rivers, alpine lakes and mountain streams, making the area a fly fishing paradise.

Fly Fishing In Big Sky

Big Sky, Montana is a fly-fishing paradise. As Norman Maclean wrote, “It is not so much that we love the river as that the river is a part of us.” Come experience how the rivers and streams around Big Sky play a major part in our story while creating your own.

Fishing Licenses & Regulations

Fishing licenses are required by law and are available through Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks. You can purchase a 2-day, 7-day, or season license. Yellowstone National Park requires a separate license when fishing within park boundaries. Most fly shops in Big Sky also sell YNP fishing licenses. Visit the Yellowstone National Park website for more information.

State fishing licenses are sold at any fly fishing store, local gas station, or apply for one ONLINE.

Fishing reports & maps

For local reports and fishing maps, visit one of the many fly shops in Big Sky, or access the information online at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

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