Frontier Anglers is the best spot in the area to learn about what's hatching, and what's catching. Stop into our fly shop in Dillon to get the most up-to-date information from the people out there fishing the area rivers every day. Below are the latest write-ups on the action we're seeing, and you can always get more information on fishing the Big Hole River and fishing the Beaverhead River on our site or by calling the shop at 406.683.5276.
MT Stream Flows | Beaverhead River Flows
July 26, 2021
Trout Fishing Under a Sepia Colored Sky It's pretty well known that it's another big wildfire season out west. While the mountain scenery of Southwest Montana is hidden behind a veil of smoke, the...
Local Conservation - Organizations Making a Difference on Our Waters
Local, regional and national conservation groups play an important role in water quality and fisheries management on the Big Hole, Beaverhead and other rivers around the state. Montana Fish Wildlife...
July 20, 2021
Lots of Water Flowing from Clark Canyon Reservoir This afternoons flow of 898 cfs at Barretts is about 300 cfs above normal, yet still the Beaverhead River is fishing well. A gradual cooling trend...
Top 7 Rivers for Fly Fishing in Montana
Montana has a long list of world class rivers and those rivers often have tributaries that are excellent as well. We encourage anglers to explore and find their own secret spots while visiting...
July 8, 2021
The Heat of a Hot Summer The Beaverhead River is fishing exceptionally well! There have been no slow days. The PMDs and Yellow Sallys are out in force. PMD's before lunch, Yellow Sallys after and...
Guide to Dillon Montana Restaurants and Bars
Dillon Montana is a small ranching community but it has several excellent restaurants and bars to feed and entertain visitors. Grab a quick bite or sit down to enjoy a great steak when you hit town...
June 29, 2021
Hot Weather and Hot Fishing on the Beaverhead We are fortunate to have the Beaverhead River in our backyard. The trout producing tailwater is firing on all cylinders with cold water from Clark Canyon...
June 24, 2021
The Weather is getting Hot, along with the Fishing on the Beaverhead We are just starting to see a few PMDs and Yellow Sallies. The fish are mostly still on a worm bite with some sowbugs and small...
Getting Started in Fly Tying
Getting started in fly tying has never been easier. Long gone are the days of black and white pamphlets with step by step instructions. Modern fly tyers can reference online videos for free while...
A Basic Guide to Fly Fishing Montana's Big Hole River
The famed Big Hole River is just minutes away from downtown Dillon and is a staple in the Frontier Angler lineup. The fishing season runs from March through November but the prime months are May...