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Jefferson River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Montana, United States

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Brown trout

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Jefferson River is a stream located in Madison County, Montana, United States. It is also intersecting with Broadwater County, Montana. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout, Rainbow trout, and Steelhead.

Location

45°44′45.9″N 112°11′49.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Jefferson River, MT

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Montana can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Jefferson River fishing

the Jefferson River is a stream located in Madison County, Montana, United States. It is also intersecting with Broadwater County, Montana. Its coordinates are:
45°44′45.9″N 112°11′49.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Jefferson River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Jefferson River are:
  • Brown trout - 14 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Rainbow trout - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Steelhead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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