Saint Regis River

Saint Regis River, in Montana, United States, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Saint Regis River is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

47.3687, -115.3412 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Cutthroat troutRainbow troutLake whitefishNorthern pikeminnowWestlope cutthroat trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Cutthroat trout

  When fishing streams, cast upstream and retrieve with the current to mimic natural drift, increasing your chances of hooking wary cutthroat trout.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Lake whitefish

  Target deeper areas near drop-offs or structure where whitefish congregate, and use a fish finder to locate schools of fish.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Saint Regis River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Saint Regis River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Montana before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Saint Regis River.

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