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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. Patrick Orton / Getty Images

by Jacob Baynham

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.

Here are the 17 best rivers and lakes to cast—and times of year, bugs, and local advice to maximize your chances of landing big fish.

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