The Gallatin River flowing from Yellowstone National Park, near Big Sky, and then by Bozeman is a prolific river for fly fishing for trout. Join friends and fellow fly fishers to help this popular river. The Hooked on the Gallatin event is coming up at the Big Sky Events Arena. On Friday, August 4th enjoy [...]
Early mornings, long days, and plenty of sunshine add up to one thing: summer is here. For anglers in the Midwestern states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa, the rivers, creeks, and lakes provide exciting options to catch a variety of species. Use these seven top tips for fishing the Midwest this summer. Whether [...]
A drift boat and a Drive-In movie theatre run through it. Well...not exactly. But onWater is excited to be a sponsor to help support Casting for Recovery. Join onWater and Casting for Recovery at the Drift Boat Drive-In in Bozeman, Montana on July 13. A River Runs Through It will be shown, with other festivities included. [...]
On July 8 Coors Field will a buzz with conservation, education, and fly fishing. Join others on July 8th to help trout in the Centennial State. Colorado Trout Unlimited Troutfest FREE tickets 2023 are available now. What is Troutfest? Troutfest Colorado is a one-of-a-kind summer festival and celebration of conservation, education, and fly fishing. Vendors, [...]
Are you new to fly fishing and want some help? Our own Carla Stephens, who recently began her fly fishing journey, shares some good insight about fly fishing tips for beginners. Here are 10 top fly fishing tips for beginners from a beginner. by onWater's Carla Stephens Fly fishing is a beautiful and challenging way [...]
On Monday June 5th, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled on a lengthy debate on whether a angler has the right to wade in Colorado's rivers and streams. The Colorado Supreme Court rules against expanding stream access. The ruling came as a disappointment to many local anglers and outdoor recreation organizations. In the ruling the state's [...]
Shalon Hastings, onWater's Director of Operations, is a Montanan angler and guide who is consumed by the sport of fishing, and the friendships it's afforded her to create. So when she got the opportunity fish the Driftless Region of the Midwest, she didn't hesitate to seize it. This is the story of her trip to [...]
onWater is proud to support the 7th Annual Ladies Night at Blackfoot River Outfitters in Missoula, Montana. Bring your girlfriends... fly fishing, wine, and fun! Need we say more? Learn how to: ✔️Effectively throw a rescue-throw bag ✔️Cast a fly rod (all skill levels) ✔️Tie basic knots ✔️Learn how to identify aquatic bugs ✔️Learn more about [...]
If the fishing in the Midwest is spectacular, the bar scene in the region is on another level. Few people know how to wet a line and their whistle as well as the locals do, and it shows in the type of establishments that are scattered across the region. There's no doubt that some of [...]
Since 1876--the year Colorado became the 38th state in the union--the rivers and streams were deemed unnavigable. That could all change...or it could all stay the same. Because of a recent lawsuit challenging the long-standing notion of navigability, the Colorado Supreme Court is taking a look at stream access. American Whitewater, Colorado River Outfitters Association, [...]