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The 17 Best Places to Fly-fish in Montana

A athletic man fly fishing stands on the banks a river surrounded with the fall colors in Montana.
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A athletic man fly fishing stands on the banks a river surrounded with the fall colors in Montana. Patrick Orton / Getty Images

Montana, The Big Sky state, is brimming with clear, cold water, the perfect habitat for trout. Which makes it the perfect habitat for fly-fishing.

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