- Ruby River
The Ruby River is a tributary of the Beaverhead River, approximately 76 mi (122 km) long, in southwestern
Montana in theUnited States . It rises in theBeaverhead National Forest in southwestern Madison County nearBarton Gulch , between theSnowcrest Range and theGravelly Range . It flows north through theRuby River Reservoir , past Alder, then northwest, flowing between theTobacco Root Mountains to the northeast and theRuby Range to the southwest. It joins the Beaverhead near Twin Bridges. The Beaverhead becomes theJefferson River 2 mi (3.2 km) downstream where it joins theBig Hole River .Ruby River Angling
The Ruby River provides excellent
fly fishing foranglers despite some battles withwhirling disease and a massive fish kill in the lower stretches in 1994.The upper stretch of the river, above Ruby Reservoir, has excellent fly fishing for rainbows, cutthroats and grayling. The lower stretch of the river, below Ruby Dam, provides excellent
brown trout fishing. The average size of browns runs between 10-14 inches, with some fish reaching 18-20 inches. Because of limited access, fishing pressure on the lower river is light.Advocates
* Jefferson River Watershed Council — The mission of the Jefferson River Watershed Council is to coordinate efforts, through a spirit of community cooperation and sharing, that will enhance, conserve, and protect the natural resources, quality of life, and economic vitality of the Jefferson River watershed. [ [http://www.jeffersonriverwc.org/Index.html Jefferson River Watershed Council Website] ]
* Trout Unlimited —Trout Unlimited 's mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. [ [http://www.tu.org Trout Unlimited website] ]
* Western Watersheds Project — The mission of Western Watersheds Project is to protect and restore western watersheds and wildlife through education, public policy initiatives and litigation. [ [http://www.westernwatersheds.org Western Watersheds Project website] ]
* Montana River Action — The clean flowing waters of Montana belong to the people and are held in trust by the State for a pollution-free healthful environment guaranteed by our Montana Constitution. Montana River Action's mission is to protect and restore rivers, streams and other water bodies. [ [http://www.montanariveraction.org/index.html Montana River Action Website] ]ee also
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List of rivers of Montana
*Montana Stream Access Law References
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