Montana Fly Fishing Guides
Fins and Feathers Guide Service was founded back in 2000 and has been a staple of the Bozeman fly fishing community ever since. Their hard-earned reputation as the “fishiest” crew around comes from countless days on the legendary trout fishing waters across Montana, whether with guests or on their own.
Their Montana fly fishing guides are passionate anglers who take pride in sharing local knowledge and expertise with both new and experienced fly anglers.
With over 25 years of experience outfitting guided Montana fly fishing trips, guests can count on Bozeman's Fins and Feathers Guide Service to deliver a world-class fly fishing experience that is tailored to their interests and skills.
Montana Fly Fishing Pre-Trip Information
Why Choose Us?
Post Date: 03/29/2025
Fins and Feathers Guide Service has been operating as a Montana fly fishing outfitter for 25 years! Our passion for fly fishing, on-the-water experience, and area of operation enables us...
Learn MoreTestimonials & Reviews
Post Date: 03/28/2025
Customer Testimonials Fins and Feathers Guide Service has been outfitting Montana fly fishing trips for over two decades, building lifelong relationships with guests that quickly become more like family than...
Learn MoreMontana Fly Fishing Trip Photo Galleries
Post Date: 03/29/2025
Get a glimpse into a day of guided fly fishing in Montana from the viewpoint of the guides and guests with Bozeman fly fishing outfitter, Fins and Feathers Guide Service...
Learn More'Fintastic' Montana Fishing Guides
“My son and I fished with Fins and Feathers for 10 days this summer. had an absolutely 'fintastic' time. Guides were excellent - extremely knowledgeable, patient and put us on a LOT of fish. Equipment provided was amazing too, top of the line, latest and greatest. I would highly recommend it.”
- Ian E.
Mike Lanzarini
Big Mike is headed back for the 2025 season after taking the '24 season off to guide on the legendary White River in Arkansas. His favorite Montana fly fishing river is the upper Madison near Ennis, where he spends most of his summer days.
Will Allen
A “sneaky” competitor, Will loves his life as a Montana fishing guide and works hard to find success for his anglers through persistent coaching. Fly fishing the Yellowstone and upper Madison rivers with Will is a highlight for our anglers.
Gus Prissel
Gus brings a rich family history of western trout guiding to the Fins and Feathers Guide Service team with enthusiasm and knowledge well beyond his years. An extrmely gifted rower and angler, Gus is terrific with anglers of all skill levels.
Tristan Wickland
Tristan brings a deep passion and tireless fun to the Fins and Feathers Guide Service team with his innate "fishiness." He's great with anglers of all skill levels and lives to share his joy for the sport wih othe anglers on the waters of Montana.
Coleman Jones
Originally from Charlottesville Virginia, Coleman grew up fishing small mountain streams and smallmouth rivers in Virginia. I attended Colorado State University and received an undergraduate in Natural...
Kaden Kelley
Kaden is a rare Bozeman native and second-generation Montana fishing guide. Spending his life on the waters of Southwest Montana, he is an energetic angler eager to share his passion with novice and skilled anglers alike.
Toby Swank
I founded Fins and Feathers of Bozeman in 2000 as a fly shop and guide service in 2000. My friends at Yellow Dog purchased the fly shop in 2022 and I spent most of the last year just getting used to enjoying a relatively stress-free life.
Nicole Legault
She is a hard-working guide and patient instructor with over a decade of experience, guiding Montana fly fishing trips near Bozeman. Nicole is a core member of the Fins and Feathers, Bozeman fly fishing guide staff.
Tim Peterson
His laid-back approach works well with both novice and experienced anglers. He is a master at teaching and coaching anglers to success during challenging, technical dry fly sessions. Tim is a well-traveled Bozeman fly fishing guide.
Hannah Bick
Hannah spends her summers guiding on the various Montana rivers near Bozeman and her winters as a sales rep in the ski industry for a variety of brands. She is a Monatana native with an easy going and profesional deamenor that guests always enjoy.
Bryan Williamson
Bryan brings decades of experience in customer service and fishing to the Fins and Feathers team of Bozeman fly fishing guides for the 2025 season. He is an enthusiastic teacher on the water and looks forward to sharing his passion for the sport with our guests.
Brendan Cook
Brendan has been fly fishing Bozeman waters for the last 5 years while attending Montana State University. He has spent that time learning the intricacies of the local waters during the school year and guiding during the summertime in southern Wyoming.
Additional Montana Fly Fishing Trip Resources
Pre-Trip FAQ's
Post Date: 03/27/2025
We have been outfitting Montana flyfishing trips for over 25 years and understand that the experience is unfamiliar to many first-time fly anglers. Even experienced anglers are often surprised at...
Learn MoreBozeman Travel Tips
Post Date: 01/16/2020
Getting to Bozeman is easier than ever before, whether you choose to travel by air or drive yourself. The town now has world-class services, restaurants, and entertainment options that will...
Learn MorePreparing for Your Trip
Post Date: 01/16/2020
As your Bozeman fly fishing trip with Fins & Feathers draws near, here are a few things to keep in mind and to help with your final plans before arrival....
Learn MoreFrom The Montana Fly Fishing Blog
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Montana Fly Fishing Trip Planning Tips for Experienced Anglers
Post Date: 09/24/2024
Montana fly fishing is a year-round endeavor for passionate anglers, especially locals who can hit the water when conditions are prime....
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