The Ruby Valley has access to great, and I mean great, blue ribbon fishing waters. For a glimpse of what is available - here are a few selected shots. You can have your picture posted here as well - just remember to include where you caught your fish, (on what), and any other information. Send it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

THE RUBY RIVER

Montana State Fishing Acces for near Sheridan

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The Ruby River originates at the convergence of its East, West, and Middle Forks and runs in a northwesterly direction for 97 miles.In its upper section, the river flows through Beaverhead - Deerlodge National Forest between the Gravelly and Snowcrest mountain ranges. Source Montana Government-Ruby River

THE BIG HOLE

From its modest beginnings at Skinner Lake in the Beaverhead Mountains of southwest Montana, the Big Hole River flows 153 miles to its confluence with the Beaverhead River near Twin Bridges.Source Montana Government-Big Hole

THE MADISON RIVER

The Madison River originates in Yellowstone National Park at the junction of the Firehole and Gibbon rivers and flows in a northerly direction for 140 miles to Three Forks, Montana, where it joins the Jefferson and Gallatin rivers to form the Missouri River. Source Montana Government - Madison River

THE BEAVERHEAD (Photos to be posted soon)

Although originally formed at the confluence of the Red Rock River and Horse Prairie Creek, the Beaverhead River now begins its 69-mile-long journey at the outlet of Clark Canyon Reservoir, an irrigation storage facility constructed in 1964. It joins the Big Hole River at Twin Bridges, Montana, to form the Jefferson River. Source Montana Government - Beaverhead River

THE JEFFERSON

The Jefferson River originates at the junction of the Big Hole and Beaverhead rivers, near Twin Bridges, Montana, and runs northeasterly 77 miles to Three Forks, where it joins the Madison and Gallatin rivers to form the Missouri River. Source Montana Government - Jefferson River
DID YOU KNOW? The Ruby River and Madison River rank in Top Fly Fishing spots in North America according to Seattle Times Readers Sept 12, 2009

Please help us to protect our resources.

While the fish populations in and around southwest Montana continues to thrive we face a worldwide problem. Invasive species can be brought in and are often able to rapidly overcome local ecological niches. Most of us have heard about the establishment of "Whirling disease" a particular nasty parasite Myxobolus cerebralis that had a substantial impact on fish populations. While fishing continues to be great - we need to be aware and protect our waters!

WHAT CAN THE PUBLIC DO? (from the Whirling Disease Initiative web site)

* DON'T transport live fish, insects, live bait or plants from one water body to another

without proper authorization. This practice could spread disease or other exotic species.

* DON'T dispose of fish heads, skeletons or entrails in any body of water. Fish parts should

always be disposed of in the garbage, by deep burying or by total burning.

* DO contact your local fish and wildlife agency if you observe signs of whirling disease in

fish or observe illegal fish stocking.

* DO obtain certified disease-free fish for any private stocking projects.

* DO clean all equipment such as boats, trailers, boots, float tubes, and fins of mud before

leaving an area when fishing. Thoroughly cleaning and drying equipment is the best way

to prevent the spread of all aquatic exotics.

More information can be found at:

http://whirlingdisease.montana.edu/

Global Invasive Species Database  http://www.issg.org/