![]() ![]() ![]() Trout Unlimited has been working hard to improve flows on the river during low water conditions. Drought years hit the Jefferson hard which contributes substantial flows to irrigation. Several seasons of abundant snowfall have produced excellent water conditions and trout numbers have been bolstered as a result. Due to the fact that the river has a lower trout concentration it is important to catch this fishery when conditions are optimal, otherwise you will be in for a very slow day. We also consider a day on the Jefferson when the midsummer heat is broken by an early cold front that brings cool rainy weather. We like to target the "Jeff" in the spring before runoff has started, just after runoff and again in the fall. The Jefferson is a large river and its flows fluctuate greatly over the course of the season. Despite the lower trout density, the Jefferson can produce some outstanding fishing under the right conditions. ![]() Trout numbers are lower than some of the other blue ribbon rivers in the region resulting in lower average catch rates than some of its sister watersheds. The river travels through one of Montana's most picturesque valleys. Fly fishing the Jefferson is never a crowded experience. The Jefferson is one of the three forks that form the Missouri along with the Madison River and Gallatin River. The "Jeff" is a large river that is formed by the confluence of the Beaverhead and the Bighole in Twin Bridges. The Jefferson River fishing is overlooked by many visiting anglers. ![]()
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