Hiring For The 2024 Season

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Sunrise Fly Shop is hiring for the 2024 fishing season. Below are there positions that are available. We would like to hear from you and welcome enthusiastic employees who are passionate about fishing.

2024 JOB OPENINGS :
To inquire about or to apply for any of the open positions, please give us a call 406-835-3474 or email [email protected]

Shop Staff

Sunrise Fly Shop is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Fly Shop Team. As a key member of our passionate and knowledgeable staff, you will be responsible for various tasks, including sales, providing exceptional customer service, answering phones, operating the register, running shuttles, fulfilling online orders, and crafting engaging fishing reports. We require someone with a genuine passion for fly fishing, a willingness to learn about the rivers of Southwest Montana, the ability to thrive in a fast – paced work environment, and, most importantly, a positive attitude. If you are enthusiastic about sharing your love for fly fishing and providing top-notch service, we invite you to apply and be a part of our Sunrise Fly Shop staff.

Shuttle Driver

Looking for a fun Summer job? We are looking for hard working individuals to fill 3 open positions as a shuttle driver. You will need to be at least 18 years of age, good driving record and have a great attention to detail and safety. You will not need to use your own vehicle. A Company vehicle is provided for you.

Big Hole River Fishing Report

Spring Special On The Big Hole River

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It is time to book your Spring Special on the Big Hole River. We are gearing up for Spring fishing soon and you can be the first anglers to have banner days fishing for hungry trout on the Big Hole River. Our Southwest Montana rivers are prime as April 1st approaches. You will find Skwalas hatching in April on the Big Hole and the opportunity at catching one of your largest trout of the season. Our rivers are uncrowded and fish are eager to be fooled by your fly.

The Spring Special package included lodging with us and guided fishing. Meals are not included but the Hitchin’ Post Restaurant is right next to our shop for your breakfast and dinner. Flies, and lunch are included in the cost of the package deal. Contact us today to book your trip.

  • Big Hole River Spring Hatches
  • Skwala Stoneflies
  • Mother’s Day Caddis
  • Blue Winged Olives
  • Streamers
Beaverhead River Fishing Report

Spring Special on the Beaverhead River

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It is time to book your Spring Special on the Beaverhead River with Sunrise Fly Shop. We have been running spring trips for over 17 years. This should be a great year to fish the Beaverhead in April. You will find Blue Winged Olives hatching, solid nymphing and the opportunity to throw streamers. Contact us today to book your trip.

Spring fly fishing in Southwest Montana enables you to fish a variety of styles to produce fish. If you join us for a float trip on the Beaverhead Rivers this Spring we will be throwing dry flies, nymphs or streamers to catch fish. You will find this season to be uncrowded and rewarding. What makes the spring magical is that we get the first large hatches of the year and the trout are ready to eat. You can be the first anglers to tease these trout this spring. It is not uncommon to have your best fishing day of the season in April.

Big Hole River Fishing Report

Big Hole River Late September Fishing Report

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Fall officially starts Saturday according to the calendar but we are in fall mode already on the Big Hole River. We woke up to snow in the high country and rain in the valley today and more is in the forecast tonight. The next several days looks like perfect fishing weather for September. We are going to have overcast damp weather, which means streamers, Blue Winged Olives and Mahogany Duns are on the menu. We have been fishing from Divide all the way down to Notch Bottom. The Berma Road has re-opened so you can do all of the lower river floats from Glen to Notch.

We have through September 30th to fish the Big Hole River this year. FWP is closing the Big Hole River from Dickie Bridge down to the mouth of the Jefferson From October 1st – March 31st this upcoming season to try and protect spawning brown trout. Fall is one of our favorite seasons on the Big Hole and this is a huge disappointment for many anglers. If you have plans to fish the Big Hole this fall you better get over here the next 9 days. We have some guides and lodging open next week if you are interested. For up to date fishing reports give us as call 406-835-3474.

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Big Hole River Fishing Report

Fall Fishing On The Big Hole River

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Fall is here and the fishing on the Big Hole has been very good. We are enjoying the above average river flows and cool water temperatures to start September. The willows and some of the cottonwoods are starting to turn into autumn splendor. We have some trico’s hatching in the late morning hours on the Big Hole. On moist days you will find Blue Winged Olives, and some Mahogany Dun’s on the water. Hopper activity is still in play on the Lower Big Hole River.

The Burma Road near Notch Bottom had a washout due to a rainstorm. The section of the Burma road from the Glen Bridge down to Pennington Bridge is closed to thru traffic until they fix the washout. You can float fish to Glen but you will not be able to fish below Glen due to the road being closed. We will keep you posted when the road re-opens.

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Recommended Flies:

  • #14 Purple Craze
  • #10 Chubby Chernobyl Pink
  • #18 Trico Comparadun
  • #18 Trico Spinner
  • #14 Spanish Bullet Olive/black
  • #16 Psycho Mayfly
  • #4 J.J. Special
  • #6 Mini Loop Sculpin
Big Hole River Fishing Report

Fantastic Big Hole River Flows

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The Big Hole River has had fantastic flows this August due to above average rainfall. Fishing has been good lately and should continue to be consistent. We have seen fish really put on the pounds this summer. Water temperatures have remained good and the hatches have consisted of Trico’s, PMD’s, and some Blue Winged Olive’s on the moist cool days we have had lately. Look for hoppers to really heat up this coming week in the nice weather and dry conditions in the forecast. We have some openings for this coming week with our lodging and guides. Give us a call for the most up to date information 406-835-3474.

Recommended Flies:

  • #8 Plan B
  • #10 Chubby Chernobyl Olive
  • #18 Trico Spinner
  • #18 Trico Comparadun
  • #16 Jig Duracell
  • #14 Spanish Bullet Olive
  • #16 Purple Craze
  • #8 Morrish Hopper
Big Hole River Fishing Report

Big Hole River Fishing In August

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The Big Hole River has been quite pleasant for fishing lately. We are enjoying the above average flows for this time of the year and “no” fishing restrictions on any of the sections of the Big Hole River. Currently our best fishing has been from Jerry Creek Bridge all the way down to Brownes Bridge. These sections of the Big Hole have had good trico hatches, some nocturnal stoneflies and flying ant’s. We have been fishing hopper dropper rigs with great success. You will find fish sipping on trico spinners in the morning and then we are prospecting with with hopper dropper rigs in the late morning and into the afternoon hours with great success. We have been finding some superb brown trout lately eating our flies. Don’t miss out on the action and book your trip today!

Recommended Flies:

  • #18 Hi Vis trico spinner
  • #18 Trico Comparadun
  • #8 Chubby Chernobyl Olive/tan
  • #8 Plan B
  • #8 Chernobyl Ant
  • #16 Jig Inferno Black
  • #16 Jig Napoleon
  • #10 Pat’s rubber Leg Olive/brown
  • #16 Jig Spanish Bullett Black
Beaverhead River Fishing Report

Beaverhead River August Fishing Report

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The Beaverhead River has continued to fish well for us lately. The Flows out of Clark Canyon Reservoir have been dropping recently, which is great news. Outflows this morning were 557 cfs and dropping. Clark Canyon Reservoir has turned over and clarity on the upper Beaverhead has diminished. The upper sections of the Beaverhead has been nymphing well with Tungsten Sunkist’s, Hunchback’s, and split back’s. The hopper fishing has picked up lately on the lower sections of the Beaverhead River. We have brought up some massive fish lately on Chernobyl ant’s and hoppers.

Currently we have no fishing restrictions on the Beaverhead River. All sections are open to fishing.

Recommended Flies:

  • #16 Hunchback PMD
  • #18 Tungsten Sunkist
  • #16 Split Back Olive
  • #8 Chernobyl Ant Tan
  • #8 Black Magic
  • #8 Morrish Hopper

Hoot Owl Restrictions Lifted On Big Hole River

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The Hoot Owl Restrictions on all sections of the Big Hole River are lifted starting tomorrow August, 5th. This means you can fish after 2:00pm daily. We have “NO” fishing restrictions on the Big Hole River starting August 5th. Fishing has been very good lately on the Big Hole River. We are seeing some Spruce Moth’s between Jerry Creek and Maiden Rock. Nocturnal Stone flies have been working and hoppers. We are seeing some flying ant’s and trico’s below Melrose. Stonefly nymphs and jig Spanish Bullets have been working well. Terrestrial season is here and it is time to get out and enjoy it. Give us a call for up to date information (406) 835-3474 , Lodging and guides are available this month.

Recommended Flies:

  • Spruce Moth #12
  • Bloom’s Spruce Moth #12
  • Chernobyl Ant #10
  • Jig Spanish Bullet #16
  • Chubby Chernobyl #12 (Olive/Tan)
Big Hole River Fishing Report

Big Hole River End Of July Fishing Report

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As we move to the end of July on the Big Hole River we continue to have good fishing and we are catching some stellar fish. You will find nocturnal stoneflies hatching and Pale Morning Duns in the morning hours. The afternoons have been heating up on some days and on other days we have had cloud cover and excellent fishing. Prospecting with a chubby Chernobyl or ant has brought up some very nice fish lately. We are also fishing dropper rigs with stone fly nymphs and small various jig mayfly patterns. Streamer anglers have enjoyed the morning fishing in the shallow riffles with sculpin patterns. We have not seen spruce moths or tricos yet, but these bugs will be our next major hatch on the Big Hole River. We continue to have smiling faces on the river and happy folks. If you are looking to book a trip we are running a 15% August discount for packages with lodging and fishing. Give us a call to inquire 406-835-3474.

Section 3 on the Big Hole is open with no restrictions. Section 3 is from Dickie Bridge to lower Maiden Rock FWP. This FWP Maiden Rock is out of the canyon. Please call if you have any questions. Section 1,2,4 and 5 on the Big Hole are on Hoot Owl Restrictions. This means you can only fish from Midnight to 2:00pm daily on these sections of the river.

Fly Recomendations:

  • Plan B #8
  • Chubby Chernobyl #10 Olive/Gold
  • Parachute Ant #16
  • Purple Craze #16
  • Jig Napoleon #16 Olive
  • Jig Frenchie #16
  • Pat’s Stone $10 Olive/Brown/Black
  • Jig Bullet Black #16
  • Mini Loop Sculpin #4 Olive
  • Lil’ Kim #6 Olive