Yellowstone River
This river is Montana’s jewel and is the longest undammed river in the lower 48. With its numerus boat ramps you can fish everyday for two weeks without seeing the same stretch of water. The Yellowstone River provides great dry fly fishing opportunities starting in early June with the Mother’s Day Caddis hatch. Around July 4th the river celebrates the start of the summer season with the salmon fly hatch then rolls right into “hopper season” that can last well into September. Big dry fly imitations with droppers are the norm. If you enjoy watching trout rise to a dry fly the Yellowstone River is the place for you. If the “tug is the drug,” the river is a productive with streamers in the spring and fall. Streamer tend to bring out the legendary sized brown trout. During any time of the year you will have chances to catch rainbows, browns, and our very own Yellowstone cutthroat trout. Photo credit: Josh Roper
Madison River
This famous, long reaching river is our go to drift boat fishing spot in spring and is one of the most scenic fly fishing locations there is to be found. The lower reaches of the Madison’s waters are tame making the experience a comfortable drift boat trip. The lower Madison is also a classic tailwater making the fishing more consistent with regulated water flows. The Mother’s Caddis hatch is a must see in late April and early July. If the Yellowstone River is slushed with ice or is blown out the Lower Madison is a great option. We also have guides that specialize on the upper section of the Madison River that can introduce or reunited you to its glorious monster salmon fly hatch. Photo credit: Josh Roper.
Stillwater River
If the Yellowstone River is our crown jewel, then the Stillwater River is the diamond in the rough. The Stillwater is far from “still” which requires us to navigate out of a fly fishing designed raft. This river will challenge your ability cast the fly in the right line before the water takes the raft to the next opportunity. I liken it to a fast action video game. There are numerus areas along the raft trip to wade fish riffles, runs and pools. Fishing this tributary of the Yellowstone River starts by mid July and August and you will have ample opportunity to target fish with dry flies and search for larger fish with streamer or nymph patterns. The Stillwater River fishing averages rainbows and browns range from 10-16″, though fish up to 20″ are caught. Photo credit: Matt Swan
Depuy’s Spring Creek
This “is” the classic western spring creek that passionate anglers travel far and wide to wade. It is on most fly fishing angler’s “must fish list.” I liken angling Depuy’s to golfers traveling to Scotland to test their skills, not necessarily to shoot par. A guided trip on the creek, from beginners to experienced, will defiantly make you a better angler. This private fishery supports a wild population of brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout in its approximately 3 miles in length. It is a good option if you want to brave fishing the Montana winter. Because of the consistent water temperatures, insect hatches are predictable, plentiful and offer the angler unparalleled fly fishing experience. The mayflies, midges, caddis, terrestrials, and other aquatic insects are abundant in the gin clear waters. There is a rod fee to fish Depuy’s and it is added on to the guide rate. Photo credit: Jeff Moore
Armstrong’s Spring Creek
If you have spent anytime researching fly fishing in Montana you have more than likely witnessed a photo of an angler next to Armstrong’s iconic “Red Barn.” This classic western spring creek is a destination for seasoned anglers to challenge their skills and take in the majestic beauty of Paradise Valley. A guided trip here - from beginner to experienced - will defiantly make you a better angler. Because of the consistent water temperatures, insect hatches are predictable, plentiful and offer the angler unparalleled fly fishing experience. The mayflies, midges, caddis, terrestrials, and other aquatic insects are abundant in the crystal clear waters. There is a rod fee to fish Armstrong’s and it is added on to the guide rate. Photo credit: Josh Roper