Flyfisher's Guide to Northwest Montana's Mountain Lakes


Book Description

The high country of northwestern Montana is an often overlooked shangri-la of trout fishing. From spotless rainbows to big wild cutthroat trout, these mountain lakes offer fantastic fishing for anglers of all skill levels. They also present seclusion from the hustle and bustle of rivers, incredible scenery, big adventure and the chance to burn a few calories, all while getting your flyfishing fix. These alpine fisheries do not have the reputation nor the crowds of the famous Montana fisheries, but the fishing is just as good. There's something for everyone and every mood. These gorgeous tarns are truly the final frontiers in the last best place. Author Mike Raether has written about high-country fishing for years, and his expertise has helped a great many angler find and catch more fish. Covered are the Bitterroot Range, the Thompson River Drainage, the Vermillion River drainage, the Cabinet Mountains, the Purcell Mountains, the Wigwam River drainage, the Swan Range, the Mission Mountains (including the Mission Mountain Wilderness), the Jewel Basin, the Cabinet Mountains (including the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness) and more. Raether's driving directions will get you to the trailhead, and Wilderness Adventures Press' best-in-class maps detail the path, from the trailhead to the lake, with GPS coordinates for all waypoints. Let the author guide you to the most beautiful lakes with the biggest trout that you've never heard of, in this new and exciting Flyfisher's Guide from Wilderness Adventures Press.




Flyfisher's Guide to Southwest Montana's Mountain Lakes


Book Description

With heart-stirring landscapes, benefits for physical and mental health and clean, cold water, Montana’s high country is truly the final frontier in the last best place. That is why Wilderness Adventures Press is excited to introduce this all-new guide to flyfishing southwest Montana’s mountain lakes. These underfished tarns host everything from wild 5-pound cutthroat to the elusive and challenging golden trout to the increasingly rare arctic grayling. Mix in the occasional trophy brookie and all the 12-inch cutts and rainbows you can catch and it becomes apparent that there is no shortage of opportunity. Author Joshua Bergan has spent years exploring these pristine highland gems. From fish and bugs present, to water conditions, hiking difficulty and the flies that work, this guide provides all the necessary information. A broad selection of drive-to lakes, short hikes and several-mile treks with overnights are laid out with GPS coordinates for the trailheads and destinations. The author’s driving directions get you to Point A and Wilderness Adventures Press’ highly-touted maps take it from there. This comprehensive guidebook covers over 250 highland lakes from the Absarokas to the Idaho border, including the Gallatin Range, Madison Range, Gravelly Range, Tobacco Roots, Pioneer Mountains, Beaverhead Mountains and other smaller ranges. Fishing mountain lakes isn’t for everyone, which is why it should be for you. Unleash a lifetime of new fishing spots with this outstanding new book.




A Fisherman's Guide to Selected Lakes of Northwest Montana


Book Description

This book is a third volume, containing information on 100 additional lakes in Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Powell and Sanders counties of northwest Montana. They range from lowland lakes to alpine lakes. Many can be driven to, while many others require a hike. Most fishing guides offer very limited information on a large number of lakes, most of which their authors have never been near. This book provides detailed information on the lake and surrounding area, as well as directions and fishing tips. All lakes included in this book have been personally visited, photographed, and in most cases fished by the author. The emphasis is on the fisherman's perspective, but trail and camping information is equally applicable to those who only wish to hike and camp. The author is a ten-time Washington State record holder, with certified weight records for five different species of fish. Catch data for several hundred lakes, dating back to 1981, has been provided to Washington State fish biologists. Data dating back to 1994 has also been provided to the State of Montana. Born and raised in northwest Washington and part of a very outdoor oriented family, the author has spent his entire life exploring new places and looking for new waters to fish. So far the search for fishing opportunities has ranged across the states of Washington, Idaho and Montana.




A Fisherman's Guide to Selected Lakes of Northwest Montana


Book Description

This book is a second volume, containing information on 100 additional lakes in Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Missoula and Sanders counties of northwest Montana. They range from lowland lakes to alpine lakes. Many can be driven to, while many others require a hike. Most fishing guides offer very limited information on a large number of lakes, most of which their authors have never even been near. This book provides detailed information on the lake and surrounding area, as well as directions and fishing tips. All lakes included in this book have been personally visited, photographed, and in most cases fished by the author. The emphasis is on the fisherman's perspective, but trail and camping information is equally applicable to those who only wish to hike and camp. This volume covers many lakes in the Yaak area, as well as the Jewel Basin and additional waters in the Ten Lakes area near Eureka. Many lakes are found in the Lolo, Flathead, Kootenai and Kaniksu National Forests. Hikes into lakes in the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness and Mission Mountains Wilderness are also included. Photographic opportunities, for both scenery and wildlife, in the areas covered by this book are limitless. While researching this volume, bear (black and grizzly), cougar, wolves, mountain goats, moose, elk, countless deer, and even porcupine were encountered. The book is separated into chapters for each lake. A photograph of the lake is included at the beginning of each chapter. The author is a ten-time Washington State record holder, with certified weight records for five different species of fish. Catch data for several hundred lakes, dating back to 1981, has been provided to Washington State fish biologists. Data dating back to 1994 has also been provided to the State of Montana. Born and raised in northwest Washington and part of a very outdoor oriented family, the author has spent his entire life exploring new places and looking for new waters to fish. So far the search for fishing opportunities has ranged across the states of Washington, Idaho and Montana.




Flyfisher's Guide to Montana


Book Description

The fishing in Montana is better than ever, which is why Wilderness Adventures Press is releasing this completely revised edition of the Flyfisher's Guide to Montana, complete with full-color photography and brand new, highly detailed maps! The updated maps include all of the BLM land, National Forest, Wilderness Areas and state-owned land for all of Montana's major fisheries, and many smaller rivers and lakes. All access points, boat launches, campgrounds and more are shown with GPS coordinates, highways and access roads. You will be able to find your way to the river, whether you're familiar with the area or not. This completely revamped edition details the wealth of great flyfishing in Big Sky Country. From major rivers like the Yellowstone, Missouri, Beaverhead, Big Hole, Clark Fork, Bighorn, and Madison down to the smallest fishable creeks and lakes, veteran fishing author Chuck Robbins tells anglers everything they need to know about Montana’s best fisheries. In addition to covering all the most famous rivers and streams, this book introduces flyfishers to waters well off the beaten path, including high-country lakes where many of the fish have never seen a fly or lure and hidden gems in eastern Montana. Also includes other great travel and angling information. Update your dog-eared copy of the original with this fantastic new edition!




Montana Fly Fishing Guide West


Book Description

An irreplaceable reference that offers everything a fly fisher needs for the ultimate western Montana fishing experience; illustrated with great maps and hatch charts.




Montana's Best Fly Fishing


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"If you’re thinking of traveling to Montana in the near future, this book is a must-have." --American Angler The best places and times to fish Detailed maps and hatch charts plus top producing fly patterns with recipes Local guides and outfitters on techniques and tackle Whether you want to target trout sipping Tricos on the Missouri, pack in to the South Fork of the Flathead for a wilderness adventure, or simply find a good spot to fish while on a vacation to Glacier or Yellowstone National Park, this guide is the best place to start for a successful fishing trip. With stunning photos, detailed maps and hatch charts for each river, photos and recipes of the most effective fly patterns, and insider information from local guides and outfitters, Montana's Best Fly Fishing is an essential reference for the best fishing in Big Sky Country.




Tributary (full Color)


Book Description

When do salmonflies hatch on Montana's Boulder River? How exactly does Wyoming's stream access law work? What is Whitefish Ed? When should I plan a trip into the Wind River Range? This 8.5x11, 290-page compendium of fly-fishing writer Joshua Bergan's work from 2006-2021 answers those questions and more, alongside all-new original content. This is the perfect supplement to the where-to guidebooks, and it provides a fresh look at fishing in Montana and Wyoming (even a little about Idaho). Tributary is a quick and easy read riddled with sharp, vivid imagery that portrays the beauty of fly-fishing. It aims to be a more nuanced look at details of our beloved art-sport-hobby-pastime, that goes beyond the usual topics and discussions. It fills in the details on where-to, how-to, when-to, and why-to that guidebooks aren't designed to cover. Says Bergan: "It's acting on the awareness that we all have a limited number of days in this often-difficult existence, so we should spend as many of them as we can in ways that keep us elevated." Once you've read the guidebooks, you're ready for Tributary.







Blair Lake - Montana, USA


Book Description

Normal 0 Blair Lake is a pristine, high altitude alpine mountain lake in Montana. Blair Lake is located in the Centennial Mountains Wilderness Study Area in a cirque on the Continental Divide. Springs feed the lake and the outlet flows into Hell Roaring Creek. There are three ways to access Blair Lake, the easiest is from a four-wheel drive road on the Idaho side of the Continental Divide (1½-miles), the hardest is the steep but scenic Hell Roaring Creek Trail on the Montana side of the Continental Divide (six-plus miles) and the longest hike to Blair Lake is along the Continental Divide Trail.