As summer recreation peaks in Montana, here are some tips for using boat launches and campgrounds responsibly.

The 100-mile stretch of river from Leadville to Cañon City claims premium, trout-rich waters teeming with stocked fish.

A new report indicates the Jefferson River basin might be in trouble. The nonprofits behind the study hope it will spur ...

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When it comes to fly fishing, no one has a better river than Michigan. That’s according to USA Today readers, who were asked to identify the best rivers in the U.S. for fly fishing.

Fly fishing mecca, the Au Sable River, is No. 1, according to USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

ENNIS — A regional fly-fishing Mecca to many, Ennis is defined by the Madison River, one of the most productive of Montana’s many trout waters.

During a men’s retreat on the outskirts of Bozeman, writer David LaHuta learns that wild, open spaces aid meaningful conversations.

The fast-growing city of Bozeman in southwestern Montana is truly a nature lover's paradise. Surrounded on all sides by ...

Fly fishing is a centuries-old sport that offers a challenging twist on conventional fishing gear and techniques. Here's how to get started.

The Madison River has some of the best fly fishing in Montana, especially the stretch that runs from Quake Lake to Ennis. This area is called the "50-mile riffle," and it’s nice and wide and shallow.

Bozeman has long been established as a world-class destination for fly-fishing. With three major waterways – the Gallatin, Yellowstone and Madison – all practically within shouting distance, and the ...