{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Montana Paradise Valley / Billings Guide Recs?

There are several guiding outfits based in Livingston.  But there is a decent amount of public fishing access to the Yellowstone River if you take 89 South from Livingston (head towards Yellowstone).  Just south of Livingston on 89, right after the Pop Stand, is a nice little spot on your left.  As you keep going on 89, you should see a fair amount of signs for more fishing access if you dont want to use a guide.  

Also a little South of Livingston, you can cross the Yellowstone on Carter Bridge and get onto 540 South.  (it pretty much parallels 89, but on the opposite side of the river.  There's a bunch of streams stemming off of the Yellowstone. (Pine Creek Trail is pretty cool and leads to a nice lake. but, if memory serves me well, the creek itself wouldnt lend to great fishing...)

there's even more access as you head south and get closer to Yellowstone.  

My only other piece of advice is not fishing related- but if you're in Paradise Valley, be sure to stop for a soak at Chico Hot Springs.  They often have fun live music on the weekends and good beer!  If you're an IPA fan, i would highly recommend Blackfoot IPA if you find it being served. (Billings has some good breweries as well).   

I have the red Montana road/recreation Atlas.  if you would like to borrow it (get a 'feel for the land' before heading out there).  

Hope you have fun!  

Joanne

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012 10:18:04 PM UTC-4, Kevin Chaney wrote:

TPFRs,

I have an unexpected work trip coming up very soon (2 weeks!) and I'll be taking a personal day to try and hit the water. I'll be working in Billings, but really want to visit Paradise Valley if possible. The spring creeks in that area look awesome - and the scenery is, well, tremendous.

I could secure a spot on some of the Spring Creeks (where they have a rod fee), but not sure my fly-fishing acumen is sufficient to try it by myself. So I was hoping to secure a guide - although it might be more difficult at this point in time.

So, anyone with a recommendation? advice?

Many thanks,

Kevin

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