At Southwest Montana Fly Fishing we offer both float and wade fishing trips with the float trip being by far the most popular option. All fishing trips are all inclusive with rods, reels, gear and flies included in the price. You are responsible for a valid Montana fishing license, wader rental (if needed) and guide gratuity (approximately 20% for a job well done). You will never be ‘surprised’ by an unexpected bill for used gear or flies at the end of your day. Water and other nonalcoholic beverages are also provided on all fishing trips. Your guides will also have spare rain gear if you don’t have or forgot your own. A high quality streamside lunch will also be provided on all full day excursions. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via phone or email at any time.
Want to try your hand at winter fly fishing? Call or email about our discounted winter rates!
Did you just move to the Bozeman area and are interested in taking up fly fishing? Is your goal to be a self-sufficient angler? Or maybe you already are, but are looking to take your skills to the next level. Do you want to learn to fish streamers or maybe become a better dry fly fisherman or nymph fisherman? Do you struggle with fly selection? We can help! At Southwest Montana Fly Fishing we can provide trips that focus on the instruction aspect and will undoubtedly make you a better angler. All gear, equipment, flies, nonalcoholic beverages are provided. Lunch will be provided on full day trips. You are responsible for a valid Montana fishing license, wader rental (if needed) and guide/instructor gratuity (approx. 20% for a job well done).
Are you interested in learning to tie flies or looking to take your fly tying skills to the next level? We are one of the only internet outfitters that can help you tackle this objective. We believe that fly tying takes the enjoyment of pursuing fish on the fly to more enjoyable heights. These courses are designed as private lessons for individual aspiring fly tiers. Vise, tools and materials are provide for classes if needed. * Not available during peak guide season.
Southwest Montana Fly Fishing is one of the only guide services to tackle this important aspect of spending a day on the river. With the growing population of the Bozeman area and Montana as a whole and the increased popularity of river recreation, river user conflicts and dangerous behavior is at an alarming all-time high. In order to continue having high quality river experiences we all need to hold ourselves to a high standard while recreating on the rivers of Southwest Montana. This is where we come in. We offer rowing and river etiquette classes to help new river users get accustomed to using Montana rivers and working around other recreators. These courses vary with each student, but we will cover boat ramp and river etiquette, river safety and rowing techniques. At Southwest Montana Fly Fishing, we strive to help everyone learn to use, enjoy and share our beloved waterways. Please feel free to give us a call or shoot us an email for more information.
We have compiled a quick list of items you will want to bring along on your trip to help insure a successful and enjoyable day on the water.
– Fly Rod, Reel, and Line
– Flies and Terminal Tackle (Leaders, Tippet, Weight, etc.)
– Non-Alcoholic Beverages
– Lunch (Full Day Trips Only)
– Life Jacket
– First Aid Kit
– Personal Fly Rods, Reels and Lines
– Personal Tackle
– Personal Flies
– Hat and Sun Gaiter
– Polarized Sunglasses
– Long Sleeved Sun Shirt
– Quick Dry Pants or Shorts
– Warm Layers
– Water-Proof Rain Jacket and Pants
– Sandals or other Water Shoes
– Waders and Wading Boots (Wade Trips and Foul Weather Float Trips)
– Wading Pack or Vest (Wade Trips)
– Wading Staff (Wade Trips)
– Sunscreen
– Bug Spray
– Snacks
– Alcoholic Beverages
A 50% deposit of the total trip fee is required at the time of booking. Cancellations received 30 days before the date of the trip will receive a full refund of the deposit. Cancellations within 30 days of the trip will forfeit the deposit for the booking. Full payment of the trip less the deposit will be required no later than the day of the trip or last day of a multiple day booking. There is a 3% charge on credit card transactions.