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Fly Fisherman's Spectacular Mountain Lake Fishing Video Series

Learn how and where to find fish, the unique insect life, and the gear you'll need.

Fly Fisherman's Mountain Lake Fishing Video Series

Native fish are the norm at many mountain lakes. 

By Fly Fisherman Staff

Digital editor Josh Bergan hikes uphill to some Montana lakes to share what he's learned about fly fishing at mountain lakes. The three videos below lay out what you'll need to know. 

Click here to watch: Finding and Catching Trout at Mountain Lakes

A fly angler kneeling lakeside, landing a cutthroat trout.
Bergan takes us along on a fly-fishing trip into the Montana mountains to show where, how, and why to catch trout in alpine lakes.

Click here to watch: The Bugs and Aquatic Invertebrates of Mountain Lakes

A caddis larva in a hand
Bergan describes the main forage foods of trout in alpine environments, including baitfish, crustaceans, and insects.

Click here to watch: Packing for Fishing at Mountain Lakes

A fly box with mountain-lake flies in it
Bergan shows us the gear and accessories that he has found to be useful when hiking to and fishing at mountain lakes.

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