Fly fishing the Boulder River.
Location
The Boulder River originates in the Absorka-Beartooth Wilderness and flows north through the town of Big Timber and into the Yellowstone River.
Trout Species
Rainbow and brown trout dominate the Boulder River with a few Whitefish. Above the Natural Bridge, anglers can find Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout.
Trout Size
Rainbow and brown trout typically averaging 15" with occasional brown trout 20"+
Fly Types
During the summer and spring months an angler can fish baetis, PMD's, stoneflies, terrestrials, and caddis.
Your Day
Welcome to whitewater fly fishing at it's best! The Boulder River is too rugged for drift boats so we fish out whitewater rafts. Anglers need to be experienced to keep up with this fast paced action!
Some of our fish tales.
Smiles and a bumpy ride!
Rachel with a great brown trout!
Photo: Hank Bechard
A true brown trout double!
Photo: Hank Bechard
Justin with a Boulder River streamer eater.
Photo: Hank Bechar
Where is the river?