Three Forks, Montana, stands at the legendary headwaters of the Missouri River, where the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin rivers converge to create one of North America's premier fly-fishing destinations. This region offers unparalleled access to hundreds of miles of blue-ribbon trout waters, including the famed Missouri River below Holter Dam—renowned for its dense trout populations, consistent hatches, and trophy-sized browns and rainbows exceeding 23 inches. Anglers can experience premier dry-fly action, sight-fishing for monster carp (averaging 10-15 pounds) in the Townsend stretch, and world-class wade or boat fishing across diverse sections like the Missouri between Hauser and Canyon Ferry lakes.
Beyond the Missouri, the surrounding Madison, Gallatin, and Jefferson rivers provide iconic trout fisheries within minutes of Three Forks, while the family-friendly Three Forks Ponds offer accessible bass, panfish, and carp angling. The area’s snow-capped mountain vistas, abundant wildlife, and well-maintained access sites—including Williams Bridge, Sappington, and Headwaters State Park—cement Three Forks as a must-visit hub for both novice and expert anglers seeking Montana’s most storied waters.