Whitefish vs Missoula

[arbolado]

I planning to visit Glacier National Park next year the first week of July. I can fly into either Whitefish (closer) or Missoula. I will probably have a day or two to fish depending upon the itinerary my wife draws up.

That being said, should I look to fish one area over the other or just book my airfare on whatÂ’s easier?

Thx.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

My friend in Missoula said that Missoula would be a far better choice for fly fishing.

[PV_Premier]

Depends what you truly intend to accomplish on the fishing front. MSO has better options and could keep you busy for weeks. But FCA has fine options for a couple of days and will stretch your string too.

If you have time, desire, passport, and a vax card, Fernie BC is only two hours from FCA and the fishing is great. Early July might be a bit too early though, pending the snow pack.

[Ralph]

I planning to visit Glacier National Park next year the first week of July. I can fly into either Whitefish (closer) or Missoula. I will probably have a day or two to fish depending upon the itinerary my wife draws up.

That being said, should I look to fish one area over the other or just book my airfare on whatÂ’s easier?

Thx.

Are you traveling to fish or traveling and carrying a fly rod? Missoula has better fishing opportunities but the west side of GNP is stunningly beautiful. July is the wrong season for the Flathead unless you really like very small rainbows. Fall is Flathead season.

[montana mike]

Best bet is Missoula with Rock Creek , East and West forks of the Bitterroot , may still find salmonflys . Mike