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
August 14, 2021
The Dog Days of Summer The Beaverhead below Clark Canyon Reservoir has cleared somewhat. The farther downstream you go, the more clear the water gets. We are catching a few fish, but warm water and...
August 10, 2021
Turbidity on the Beaverhead The Beaverhead below Clark Canyon Dam is off color with a foot and a half of visibility. Heavy winds on Sunday evening stirred up sediment in the reervoir causing the...
Rods, Reels and Lines for Fly Fishing Montana
The best fly rods for trout in Montana are versatile. Rods that can handle big nymph and streamer rigs and small dry flies equally well are ideal for the changing conditions here. Ideally, you can...
Beaverhead River Offers Anglers Refuge in the Heat
The 2021 summer has seen no shortage of bad press for many Montana rivers. Low fish counts, low flows and high temperatures in places like the Upper Clark Fork, Big Hole and Jefferson Rivers have...
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...