A healthy river is a connected river
USFWS fish passage funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support TU projects in Priority Waters across eight states
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Short casts: Tough day in Montana; PA corps monitors streams; Tennessee volunteers clean up the Clinch
Photo: The Missoulian Yesterday was a tough day in Montana. Not only did a train pulling 30 cars of coal derail and overturn on the banks of the Clark Fork River, but the mining company seeking permission to dig for heavy metals in the headwaters of the Smith River received preliminary approval and can move…
Rattlesnake Dam removal is almost complete
Removal of century-old dam in Missoula, Mont., opens creek for native fish passage The opportunity for native westslope cutthroat and bull trout to move unimpeded up and down Rattlesnake Creek in Missoula, Mont., is close to reality. Contractors hired by Trout Unlimited, Montana Trout Unlimited, the City of Missoula and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks,…
Triple-M-Outfitters
About us We are a small family operation that provides personalized service. Most of our guests are return clients who think of us as friends not a business. What we do We can customize trips to fit your desires. We are permitted to operate on a variety of western Montana streams so we’re confident we…
An anniversary to remember — and the efforts to sustain a native trout fishery
Trout Unlimited and others in the Basin have committed to studying all options to increase water availability in the Upper Snake as the potential rebuilding of the Teton Dam is once again being explored.
Tying the Tailout Sculpin
With low, clear water in most free-flowing trout rivers across America, it’s a good time to throw streamers that resemble sculpins
Matt Clifford Selected to Lead Trout Unlimited’s California Program
Clifford, a veteran TU staff member in California, will lead TU’s conservation programs in the state; former state director, Brian Johnson, to focus on water and climate initiatives Contacts ARLINGTON, VA – Matt Clifford, a staff member in Trout Unlimited’s California program since 2013, has been named the California Director effective March 25th. Brian Johnson,…
Total Outfitters
Located in the Bitterroot Valley of southwest Montana, our experienced guide staff is prepared to share with you their passion of fly fishing Montana’s epic rivers. Local guides specialize in fishing the Bitterroot, Blackfoot River, Clark Fork, and Missouri Rivers. With some of the best Dry Fly fishing in the state, we spend most…
Rattlesnake Creek dam coming down
By Rob Roberts This week, Missoula Mayor John Engen announced the removal of the Rattlesnake Creek Dam, a barrier on a much-loved trout stream that runs through the city. Beginning in the Rattlesnake Wilderness north of Missoula, Rattlesnake Creek is one of the major sources of trout recruitment for the Clark Fork River and a…
Lewis & Clark River Passage Project
Renowned for their size, the Lewis and Clark River is still home to a remnant population of winter steelhead. But two perched and undersized culverts on private timber land blocked upstream and downstream passage for adult and juvenile native winter steelhead and coastal cutthroat trout to and from intact spawning habitat. One culvert was on…
Helfrich River Outfitters
Founded in 1922, Helfrich River Outfitters has been guiding guests down the rivers of Idaho and Oregon for over 100 years. As a fourth-generation family-owned outfitter, we specialize in drift boat fly fishing and whitewater rafting adventures that combine rich river tradition with exceptional service and hospitality. From the Middle Fork of the Salmon and…
Idaho Council Releases New Bull Trout Video
5/1/2001 Idaho Council Releases New Bull Trout Video Idaho Council Releases New Bull Trout Video Contact: 5/1/2001 — — Contact: David Scott, Executive Director, Idaho Council, Trout Unlimited: (208) 424-1251 Alan Moore, Western Communications Coordinator, Trout Unlimited: (503) 827-5700 x. 10 May 2, 2001Boise, IdahoTrout Unlimited’s Idaho Council has released “Bringing Back the Bulls,” a…
The True Cast – The 3 “modes” of dry-fly fishing
Not all dry-fly fishing is the same. Seeing trout poke their heads above the surface might be the obvious clue that you can play the dry-fly game. But the savvy angler recognizes subtle situational differences that can and should dictate some basics, like which fly pattern you choose and how best to present it. I’ve learned…
Bureau of Reclamation Funds Trout Unlimited Projects Across the West
Infrastructure funding for water quality and reclamation projects will also benefit trout and salmon Contact: Sara Porterfield, Western Water Policy Advisor, Trout Unlimited, sara.porterfield@tu.org Drew YoungeDyke, National Communications Director, Trout Unlimited, drew.youngedyke@tu.org ARLINGTON, Va.—The Department of the Interior this week announced over $51 million in watershed and river restoration projects through the Bureau…
Conservation is an investment in local communities
As Congress considers infrastructure investments to stimulate the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, they can look to organizations like TU for evidence conservation is a job-creating investment.
Voices from the River: Fishing the Stan with Mom
By Sam Davidson Nowadays there is no age limit, apparently, for quarterbacks. Or for fly fishing. Last weekend, my eighty-year-old mother joined legends such as Lefty Kreh and Frank Moore in providing more proof of the latter, as she waded up and down the banks of t he South and Clark forks of the Stanislaus…
The Race up Rock Creek
Some places race horses. Some greyhounds. In Montana, we’re betting on a group of tagged cutthroat trout as they race their way up the Clark Fork River. The project is a joint venture between Trout Unlimited and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to learn more about how trout use the habitat in Rock Creek. Trout…
Coldwater Conservation Fund Projects
The CCF Board meets with Trout Unlimited’s conservation leaders once a year, where the staff make proposals for project support, and the Board decides how to distribute that year’s fund. The following are featured Coldwater Conservation Fund projects. Download CCF impact reports at the bottom of this page. Wild Trout Designations, Pennsylvania CCF grants in…
Montana Fishing Outfitters
About us We are a personalized fly fishing guide service based in Helena, Montana serving the local and traveling angler community. We specialize in custom built destination fishing adventures and have been doing it since 2001. We have a top-shelf crew of professional guides to match your personality and experience level, and help you have…