3 Bozeman Fly Fishing Trip Sample Itineraries
Posted by: Toby Swank
Date: 05/27/2024
World-class wild trout waters await anglers in every direction from Fins and Feathers' base in Bozeman, Montana.
Getting here is easy, with multiple daily non-stop flights from across the country. Once you arrive, enjoy the surrounding beauty and vibrant western hospitality that make Bozeman a top choice for a Montana fly fishing vacation.
Experience the diverse and abundant wild trout fishing here with our expert Bozeman fly fishing guides. We specialize in floating and wading the big Montana rivers like the Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin, and Jefferson, each offering miles of superb fly fishing for wild trout.
The highlight of your trip will be hours spent on a variety of blue-ribbon trout waters with our expert guides. Bozeman provides convenient access to some of the best trout fishing in the western USA.
4 Night / 3 Day Bozeman Fly Fishing Sample Itineraries
- Arrive to Bozeman, settle into lodging, and touch base with our outfitter or your guide to review the itinerary and trip logistics.
- Day 1 – Yellowstone River fly fishing while floating the upper or lower river sections
- Day 2 – Explore the Missouri Headwaters area on the lower Gallatin or Jefferson rivers while floating and wading
- Day 3 – Float the upper Madison River through the famed “50 Mile Riffle” section
- Day 4 - Check out and head home or onto your next stop.
- Arrive to Bozeman, settle into lodging, and meet with your outfitter or guide to run through the plan for the days ahead
- Day 1 – Dry and streamer fly fish while floating the lower Yellowstone River
- Day 2 – Wade fish the upper Madison River, downstream of Ennis, Montana
- Day 3 – Look for solitude and a few big Brown Trout on the Jefferson River
- Day 4 - Check out and head home or onto your next stop.
- Arrive to Bozeman, settle into lodging, and meet with your outfitter or guide to run through the plan for the days ahead
- Day 1 – Float and fish the middle sections of the upper Madison River
- Day 2 – Get going early and fly fish the lower Madison River for an early finish
- Day 3 – Experience Yellowstone River fly fishing while floating in Paradise Valley
- Day 4 - Check out and head home or onto your next stop.
Suggested Add Ons or Substitutions
- Float and fish the Boulder River in late June through mid-July
- Morning dry fly sessions on the East Gallatin River in late July and early August
- Float and fish Yankee Jim Canyon in late summer
- Fish the Beaverhead, Big Hole, or Missouri River for two days from early April through mid-July or in September.
- Target large Brown Trout on the lower Yellowstone or Jefferson Rivers during early morning starts during the summertime
- The list goes on....
Customize Your Bozeman Fly Fishing Vacation
For over 23 years, our Montana fly fishing guide service has created customized, multi-day trips near Bozeman. Choose from a variety of lodging packages or book our guided services à la carte.
The Montana rivers near Bozeman offer diverse fly fishing experiences. Both experts and novices can expect productive days on the water between late June and early October when fishing with our guides.
Contact Fins and Feathers to create a customized Montana fly fishing itinerary. Our team will tailor each day to your interests, skills, weather, and water conditions, ensuring a unique guided fly fishing experience that showcases the diversity of wild trout fishing near Bozeman, MT.
