Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide Service
Fins and Feathers has been a Montana fly fishing guide service since 2000, centrally located in Bozeman at the heart of the best fly fishing in Montana in Big Sky country. Our authentic connection to fly fishing in the region for over two decades inspires us to share our experience with other anglers fly fishing near Bozeman. Our professional Bozeman fly fishing guides generate these, best-in-class fishing reports, based on their everyday experiences on these world-renowned rivers.
Join our team of expert Montana fly fishing guides on a guided fly fishing trip near Bozeman to learn these waters, improve your fly fishing skills, or simply experience fly fishing in Montana while relaxing on the water for a few days. Rely on our 25 years' experience outfitting Bozeman fly fishing guide trips when planning your next outing to the incredible wild trout fisheries of Southwest Montana.
Bozeman Fly Fishing Guide Trip Information
Bozeman Mt Fly Fishing Guide Trips
Post Date: 07/12/2025
Full Day - $695 For 1 or 2 Guests Fins and Feathers Guide Service has been outfitting Bozeman MT guided fly fishing trips for over 25 years. We have access...
Learn MoreWhy 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...
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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...
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Gallatin River
Last Updated: 01/02/2026
The Gallatin River has remained a good winter option; most of the action has come together closer to midday once temperatures climb enough to get fish moving. Most anglers are...
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Upper Madison
Last Updated: 01/02/2026
The Upper Madison River remains open and fishable right now, and it’s still one of the better options during the winter stretch. Current conditions show cold days and persistent wind...
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Lower Madison
Last Updated: 01/02/2026
The Lower Madison River has been a reliable winter option, though the wind has played a big role in how the day shapes up. With cold temperatures and no snow...
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Yellowstone River
Last Updated: 01/02/2026
The Yellowstone River is very fishable right now. There’s no snow along the banks and only light ice in a few spots, so access hasn’t been an issue. The biggest...
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Missouri River
Last Updated: 01/02/2026
The Missouri River continues to be one of the most dependable places to fish right now. Being a tailwater, it has stayed open and consistent even as winter settles in...
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Bighorn River
Last Updated: 01/02/2026
The Bighorn River continues to offer good winter fishing and has been one of the more consistent options this week. Conditions have stayed favorable, with plenty of open water and...
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Jefferson River
Last Updated: 01/02/2026
The Jefferson River is largely frozen over right now and is not a practical fishing option. Cold temperatures over the past stretch have locked up much of the river, with...
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Depuy's Spring Creek
Last Updated: 01/02/2026
Depuy’s Spring Creek continues to fish well and has been a good place to spend time when the wind makes larger rivers tougher. The spring water has kept conditions stable...
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Bozeman Fishing Reports
Last Updated: 01/02/2026
Winter fishing around Bozeman has been very doable lately, with no snow on the ground and most rivers remaining open. Wind has been the biggest challenge across the region and...
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Montana River Shuttles
Post Date: 03/29/2025
River shuttle services are an integral part of the Montana fly fishing scene as floating these legendary western rivers is the standard way to fish and experience them. Be sure...
Learn MoreFly Fishing: The Seasons
Post Date: 01/27/2020
Year round fly fishing in Montana can be found, but the peak season runs from April - October with mid-June through mid-September often considered to be the best time of...
Learn MoreFish We Catch
Post Date: 01/27/2020
Some of the fish species in Montana that we catch....
Learn MoreBozeman Fly Fishing Guide Trips
Post Date: 03/29/2025
The Bozeman fly fishing options are among the best in the US with legendary wild trout rivers like the Madison, Yellowstone, Gallatin, Jefferson, and Missouri each within easy striking distance...
Learn MoreUpper Madison River Guided Fly Fishing Trips
Post Date: 03/29/2025
The upper Madison River offers some of the best fly fishing in Montana throughout the year. Whether its fishing midges during the winter or salmonflies in the early summer, the...
Learn MoreGallatin River Guided Fly Fishing Trips
Post Date: 03/29/2025
Montana fly fishing trips on the Gallatin River with the team at Fins and Feathers Guide Service includes wading the canyon sections south of Bozeman and floating the lower river...
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 MorePre-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 MoreFrom Our Montana Fly Fishing Blog
Category: Bozeman Fly Fishing Trip Planning, News & Updates
When is the Best Time to Fly Fish in Montana?
Post Date: 03/06/2024
Montana fly fishing is among the best wild trout fly fishing destinations in the world. Timing your fly fishing vacation around the best times of the year is critical to...
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Category: Bozeman Fly Fishing Trip Planning, Tips on Flyfishing Montana Rivers
A Guide to Montana Fly Fishing Trips for Beginners
Post Date: 04/18/2024
Montana fly fishing trips are great for anglers of all skill levels. The vast amount and variety of trout fishing water we have here in Montana makes it particularly great...
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Category: Tips on Flyfishing Montana Rivers
The Ultimate Guide to Madison River Fishing
Post Date: 03/08/2025
Though many famous rivers flow through Southwest Montana, the Madison River holds a unique place in fly fishing lore and history. Its large and abundant trout draw fly anglers from...
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