Trip brief · Beaverhead River
How to go fish the Beaverhead River
The months we list for the Beaverhead River are June, July, August, September, October. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.
August
Reading the gauge…
Flies to tie — August
Trico#20-22
Crane Fly#10-14
Parachute Crane Fly
Grasshopper#8-12
Dave Hopper
Access
Clark Canyon Dam (Tailout)
44.978, -112.638parking
Barretts FAS
45.152, -112.603parking
Henneberry Bridge FAS
45.060, -112.815parking
Dillon Bridge (Missouri-Clark)
45.217, -112.637parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
Montana fishing license required. Clark Canyon Dam to Barretts Dam: artificial lures and flies only. Catch and release strongly encouraged for fish over 18 inches. Check Montana FWP for current slot limits and seasonal closures. Barretts Dam to Dillon: standard regulations with 5-trout limit. River open year-round.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Beaverhead River page →