North Fork Sun River

North Fork Sun River cuts through Montana, United States and offers classic river fishing. The local patterns are the universal river patterns: fish the heads of pools at first light, the deep slow water in the middle of the day, and the tail-outs as light fades. Light tackle and a careful drift go a long way at North Fork Sun River — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

47.7707, -112.9149 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow troutBrook trout

Fishing Techniques

• 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 Brook trout

  Fish upstream, casting into pools and runs, allowing your bait or lure to drift naturally with the current for best results.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at North Fork Sun River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to North Fork Sun 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 North Fork Sun River.

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