07/04/2026
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Butte is an incredible, centrally located hub for world-class fly fishing in Southwest Montana. Within a 30- to 60-minute drive, you have access to some of the finest blue-ribbon trout streams in the country. 🎣
Famed Rivers Nearby
The Big Hole River: Flowing just south and west of Butte, this is a legendary free-stone mountain river renowned for trophy rainbow, brown, and brook trout, as well as native fluvial Arctic grayling.
The Beaverhead River: Located a bit further south (near Dillon), the Beaverhead is a challenging tailwater fishery famous for its high density of massive brown trout.
The Jefferson River: Formed by the convergence of the Big Hole and the Beaverhead, the "Jeff" offers excellent float-fishing opportunities for larger trout.
The Clark Fork River: The upper stretches of the Clark Fork originate right near Butte and offer excellent bank and float fishing as it heads west toward Missoula.
The Little Blackfoot River: A fantastic option if you prefer smaller, wade-friendly water with eager trout, located just north of Butte near Elliston.
Local Resource
If you are passing through or looking for specific hatches, flies, or local guide services, The Stone Fly Fly Shop is located right at the crossroads of I-15 and I-90 in Butte and is a fantastic local resource for regional patterns and advice.
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