FINS & FEATHERS
Fly-Fishing Guide Service
offers year-round guided fly-fishing trips throughout Southwest Montana from our centrally located headquarters in Bozeman, Montana.
After 23 years of experience guiding anglers on the waters around Bozeman, we have earned the expertise and knowledge to ensure a terrific experience from start to finish.
Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide Service
We have been offering guided fly-fishing experiences throughout Southwest Montana for 23 years from our home base in Bozeman. Whether you are a seasoned angler or just looking to get started in fly-fishing, our professional guides have the expertise and personalities to ensure a terrific experience on the water. Our operation focuses primarily on guided fly-fishing float trips on the Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin, Jefferson, and Missouri rivers.
Bozeman Guided Fly-Fishing
The diversity and abundance of wild-trout waters that we have access to from our home base in Bozeman is unmatched by anywhere else in the lower 48. We literally have hundreds of miles of water to choose from on the most storied rivers in fly-fishing, including the Yellowstone, Madison, Jefferson, and Gallatin. Our professional fly-fishing guides are available year-round for full or multi-day bookings on all of the waters around Bozeman.
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Fins & Feathers Guide Service
We opened our doors as a Bozeman fly-shop and fly-fishing guide service back in late 2000. We sold the fly shop (the formerly Chartreuse building at 4-Corners) in late 2022 to our friends at Yellow Dog Fly Fishing. Our Bozeman fly-fishing guide service continues to operate as a separate entity with the same great staff of professional guides and ownership. We are among the longest, continuously operating fly-fishing guide services in Montana.
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Bozeman Fly Fishing Blog
Check out our blog on a regular basis for updated content that includes Bozeman fly-fishing reports, fly-fishing product reviews, conservation news, op-ed articles, regional announcements, guide service updates and travel news among others. We have been immersed in the fly-fishing industry and Montana guided fly fishing for over 24 years; our blog is a great way for the fly-fisher to get engaged with the sport of fly-fishing.
Out There Since 2000
Our Guide Service Areas of Operation
Bozeman is centrally located in Southwest Montana with quick access to the Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin, and Jefferson rivers for day trips in every direction. We also offer guided fly-fishing trips on the Missouri River, near Craig, Montana from late April - early June. Other options, including wade-fishing trips are available when conditions and access are appropriate.
Contact Us For More DetailsOwned and Operated by Toby Swank since 2000, Montana Outfitter #9603
We have been fly-fishing throughout Montana since the early 90's and guiding anglers from around the world, across the state since late 2000. Our experience and expertise has enabled us to build am outfitting business that is just right for our customers and staff in that we continue to focus on providing quality, personal experiences rather than being the largest service in the area. Fly-fishing, at its roots, is a personal experience and
Fly-Fishing Bozeman
Bozeman fly fishing is unique when compared to many western destinations in that there are several world class rivers to choose from each day. The abundance of fishery choices near Bozeman affords us the luxury of choosing the daily destination for our guided fly-fishing trips based on water and weather conditions to ensure the best opportunity for success on the water. Whether we are just guiding your group for a single day or several in a row, nearby choices like the Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin and Jefferson ensure that each day on the water is a unique experience.
You can check availability and make reservations using our online booking portal. If you have questions or special requests prior or making a reservation, please use our Contact Form or send us an email for the quickest response - we can be difficult to track down on the phone during normal business hours. You can also text us at 214-809-9193, be sure to include your name, party details, and requested dates.
We require a credit card to secure a reservation, but we do not collect payment until 14 days prior to your scheduled date. Full payment is taken 14 days prior to a scheduled reservation and when reservations are made within 14 days of reserved date. There is no penalty for changing or cancelling a reservation 14 days prior to a reserved date. There are no refunds or credits for cancellations made within 14 days of a scheduled reservation unless we are able to rebook the reserved dates with a new booking.
The Missouri River Spring Special
We have been fly-fishing and guiding on the Missouri River, near Craig, Montana for over two decades! This world class fishery has become our "go to" choice for our Montana fly-fishing guides service during the runoff season in the Bozeman area which usually starts in early May and lasts until early June. The Missouri River section below Holter Dam fishes incredibly well during this time of year and remains "fishable" even in the highest water conditions.
Our Missouri River season will start on April 24 and runs through May 28 in 2023. We prioritize weekday bookings during this time of year to minimize our time on the water with peak seasonal crowds around the weekends. The emphasis during this time of year is usually on finding good numbers of wild trout with an average size in the 16-18" range using a variety of techniques. Reservations and availability can be confirmed online or through email as well.
Missouri River Guide Trip DetailsSpring on the Madison River
One of our favorite times of year to guide fly-fishing trips on the upper Madison River is in March and April every spring. Great opportunities to find solitude and wading opportunities from the drift boat can be found most days during this time of the year. Join us for a day or more to experience a side of the Madison River that most anglers never see.
Spring on the Madison