How to go fish the Big Hole River

The months we list for the Big Hole River are June, July, August, September. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.

August

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — August

We hold no hatch chart for August on this river, so there is no fly list to publish here. Browse the fly library.

Access

Divide Bridge FAS
45.767, -112.750parking
Maiden Rock FAS
45.656, -112.696parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Check Montana FWP for current Big Hole River regulations. Special regulations protect Arctic grayling. Hoot-owl restrictions may apply during hot summer months to protect fish from warm water stress.

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 Big Hole River page →