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North Fork of the Flathead: The North Fork is a very scenic,
wild river with good populations of cutthroat, rainbow and a recovering
population of bull trout( you cannot fish for bull trout in Glacier
National Park as they are a recovering rare species).If you stay
on the east side of the river, you do not need a Montana license.
Cross over to the west side, and you do. This river forms the
western boundary of the park. This is a dangerous river to wade
and float, with accidents happening every year. Upstream near
Polebridge, cutthroat and whitefish dominate. They are smaller
in size but very hard fighters. Any kind of attractor should work,
as well as prince nymphs. Spinners will get the job done. Downstream
from Camas Creek, the cutthroats get bigger and begin to mix with
rainbows. The same tactics apply. You may get lucky and see some
of the famous North Fork wildlife, such as otters, eagles, moose,
or even bears up on the mountains. The North Fork offers fishing
in an unspoiled and uncrowded setting. If you enjoy fishing on
a peaceful river in fantastic scenery, with the river to yourself,
this is where you want to be.
Middle Fork of the Flathead: The Middle Fork forms the
southwest boundary of the park, traveling through rough canyons
and rugged, forested mountains. Cutthroat, whitefish, rainbows
and bull trout swim it's clear, strong waters. Much of the Middle
Fork is nutrient poor, and therefore fish populations are not
what they are in some of the streams in and around Yellowstone.
However, you will often have entire stretches of river to yourself,
and the fishing can be good. Attractor flies in various sizes
will work for the less selective trout. A size 14 royal wullf
or elk hair caddis will work in a variety of conditions. When
the fish are not active on the surface, size 16 prince nymphs
and golden stoneflies work well .Silver spinners and small spoons
will work in the deep pools for bigger and pickier fish. If you
stay on the north side of the river (tough to do) you do not need
a Montana fishing license. Cross over to the south side, and you
do.
Glacier
National Park printable fishing guide(pdf)
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