Located in the heart of southwestern Montana, Twin Rivers Ranch is not just another “fish in the pond”! With both the East Gallatin and West Gallatin Rivers flowing through, this stretch of water can please the beginner and challenge the most skilled fly-fisherman! From the feisty Rainbows darting through the riffles to the big (really BIG) Browns laying in the holes, these waters are the best kept secret in Montana!

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The panoramic view of the majestic Rocky Mountains and gentle rolling foothills combined with the music of wildlife and melody of the water, makes for the experience of a lifetime. Twin Rivers Ranch offers you a unique access to premier blue ribbon fly-fishing on both the East Gallatin and West Gallatin Rivers. Our meandering rivers, spring creeks, and streams are loaded rainbow and brown trout in all shapes and sizes. During the summer months, trout are found feeding on a variety of adult insect life. Hatches of may flies, caddis flies, stone flies, and terrestrials occur throughout the summer offering the angler an opportunity to fish with a large variety of dry flies, nymphs, and streamers.

Mid-May through June—Spring runoff highlights this period and we concentrate mostly on spring creeks and backwater, using nymph patterns and streamers. There is also opportunity for dry fly action. Pale Morning Duns and Midges are most abundant on cloudy days. The deer are bringing their fawns to the water’s edge for their first drinks, Bald and Golden Eagle are soaring in our blue Montana skies, so bring along a camera, it's a must.

July—A prime time for dry flies, the famous salmon fly hatch is in full swing on most of the major rivers in the area. Mayflies, caddis, and stoneflies are abundant. Matching the hatch or using the larger attractor patterns provides opportunities to test your skills on trout of significant size. The days are hot and wet wading is a refreshing way to keep cool as you cast into the deep holes for the really big ones.

August through mid-September—The trout are cruising the banks to feed on grasshoppers and beetles that fall into the water. Rainbows and Browns are ready to explode on “hopper” patterns with a ferocity that will surely test your nerves. Floating or wading can offer very rewarding angling.

Mid-September through October—Crowds are gone, fishing is great, scenery is at its best, and wildlife is most abundant. Fishing streamers for trophy Browns from a drift boat or walk-wading is an exciting adventure. Baetis hatches that occur on cloudy days are quite dependable and offer excellent dry fly angling. Terrestrials can be productive through most of September. Spawning season brings on the really big males that aggressively protect their territories and strike at anything that hits the water! On the water’ s edge, buck deer can be seen in the velvet and hunting season is just around the corner.

November through April—Overlooked by many, this is a great opportunity to fish Montana Rivers. Many waters remain open throughout the winter and can be comfortably fished wearing neoprene waders. Even though dry fly fishing is possible during the warmest days in the winter, nymph fishing is usually the most productive. Ask about our special “Blast & Cast” weekends!

Though most of the pictures of fish were taken on the ranch, many were on guided trips with our licensed Montana Outfitter Austin Lowder, #4624