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Our Waters
Madison River
The Madison River is one of the most diverse year-round fisheries in Montana. Perfect for anglers of all skill levels, and those who like to fish dry flies, streamers or nymphs. Great for the drift boat enthusiasts, wade anglers, or those who wish to do a blend of wade fishing and drift boat fishing all in one day.
Missouri River
Big fish, small flies, fine tippet and prolific hatches sum it up. The "Mighty Mo" is perfect for the dry fly enthusiast and for anglers that want to put their skills to the test.
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Yellowstone River
The longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states. Because of its size, the Yellowstone is most effectively fished from a drift boat or jet boat. Every angler should wet a line on the Yellowstone at least once in their lifetime, not only for the trout but for the incredible scenery.
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Gallatin River
This scenic river is plentiful with smaller fish, mostly rainbows averaging 8 to 12 inches, with the occasional 16 to 20-inch brown trout. A full or half day walk-n-wade trip on this fertile freestone river with Trout On The Fly is a great option for most anglers.
Jefferson River
The Jefferson River is not all about fish numbers. The "Jeff" is about solitude with less angler pressure and a shot at a fish of a lifetime. Streamer, dry fly or nymphs are all successful techniques used on the Jefferson River.
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Ruby River
Our team of Ruby River fly fishing guides are ready to put you on fish! The Ruby River is a great small river that is ideal for a half day walk-n-wade trip. Shorter casts to wild browns and rainbows averaging 12"-16" in size. Some of the better fishing to be had is in the winter and spring months before runoff (January-April), and just after runoff (mid-June through July). Not ideal for large groups.
Bighorn River
Our team of Bighorn River fly fishing guides are ready to put you on fish! The Bighorn River is a fertile tailwater fishery that offers a high fish per mile population. Using a drift boat allows us to jump from spot to spot, not only fishing from the boat but also stopping to wade fish several runs holding numerous rainbows and browns.
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Ennis Lake
Our team of Ennis Lake fly fishing guides are ready to put you on fish! Ennis Lake offers incredible Callibaetis and Trico hatches in summer months. Large browns and rainbows ("gulpers") cruise the lake subsurface, rising to these mayflies and creating a "gulping" sound. Long accurate casts are important but not always necessary to be successful with these trout.
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Holter Lake
Our team of Holter Lake fly fishing guides are ready to put you on fish! Upper Holter Lake is located only 20 minutes north of Helena, Montana. This is home to large rainbows and browns averaging 18"-20". Like Hebgen and Ennis Lakes the "Gulper" fishing is a fantastic way to spend a day throwing dries to giant trout.
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Hebgen Lake
Our team of Hebgen Lake fly fishing guides are ready to put you on world-class stillwater trout! Gulper Fishing is what Hebgen Lake is known for, chasing large trout with a dry fly. Enjoy the mobility of a motorized lake boat to find rising fish in all the right spots.
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Madison River
Gently flowing, picturesque river with grassy banks, sandy river bed with volcanic structure. Walk and wade fishing to wild rainbow and brown trout.
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Gallatin River
Cold, high-elevation, freestone river with grassy meadows, thick willow banks, pocket water, healthy trout, and minimum angler pressure.
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Firehole River
One of the most unique trout fisheries in the lower 48 states, maybe in the world. Geysers, bison, elk, and wild trout encompass you while fishing this gem.
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Gibbon River
The Gibbon is easily accessible and walk-n-wade friendly for all ages. This is a smaller stream that offers meandering meadows, cascading falls & timbered seclusion.
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Lamar River
The Lamar River in the Lamar Valley is one of the most picturesque locations to fish in Yellowstone National Park. Indigenous Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout are more than willing to eat your hopper, beetle or ant during the summer months of July, August into September. Accessing the Lamar can be as easy as a 5-minute walk to a 5-mile hike. Trips on the Lamar River with Trout On The Fly are two-day minimums.
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Yellowstone River
The Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park offers several options with several miles of river. All guided fishing trips on the Yellowstone River in YNP are two-day minimums.
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Soda Butte Creek
Resembling Slough Creek, Soda Butte has stunning scenery, great structure, and grants easy access since a majority of the creek parallels highway 212. This is perfect for the angler that is unable to hike to some of the more remote water in the northeast area of Yellowstone National Park.
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Slough Creek
Breathtaking scenery, meandering meadows, deep cut banks, and indigenous Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout is what Slough Creek is all about. If you enjoy hiking and fishing then chalk this creek up on your bucket list!