Clark Fork River

[DShock]

I was watching the Montana St., U Mass. football game on thursday and I was pleased to see some footage of the Clark Fork river. I had never seen this river before and it was a beautiful winter scene.
Are there any rivers in Montana that are open to trout fishing in the winter?
Thanks,
Doug

[Lunker]

Hi
Most of our rivers are open the entire year. You can fish them when the weather is not super cold. I fished out of my pontoon boat Thursday. The temperature was 45.

[Chugger]

Sorry, but that wasn't Montana State, it was Univ of Montana. Montana State is in Bozeman and Montana is in Missoula. Just a clarification. Did Montana win?

Chugger

[Lunker]

Hi Chugger
You can tell that I'm not a football fan. I didn't even notice it wasn't the Missoula team.

[DShock]

Did I make a mistake thinking Montana St. was playing football?
I think U Mass beat them. The Montana fans were great!
Doug

[MarkKillam]

Doug: being that I live in Bozeman, I got a chuckle out of you saying it was MSU....not that it matters to me since I dont root for either team .

Many of the rivers here open year round...as long as they dont have too much ice. I got out on the Gallatin today and caught a few fish. I could have used a little warmer weather though

[DShock]

Mark,
I've never been to either Montana St. or U of Montana. I am disappointed in myself for making that mistake. I've only been watching football for 40 or more yrs. I think I need to go fishing!
I'll be at your house in the morning and I'll just sit on a rock while you fish. Maybe I can walk around the Campuses of both colleges and get (educated) about WHERE they are.
I'll find my ice axe and bring that too!
Doug