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: 08/19/2025
The Gallatin River continues to provide as we roll through summer, offering anglers steady opportunities in the mornings and throughout the day. Clear water, healthy flows, and cool overnight temperatures...
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Upper Madison
Last Updated: 08/19/2025
The Upper Madison River has been a bit tougher lately with the string of hot days we’ve been seeing. stretches like Mac to Varney are still producing good fishing, but...
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Lower Madison
Last Updated: 08/18/2025
The Lower Madison River is a morning-only fishery right now, with fish activity dropping off sharply as daytime temperatures climb. Hoot‑owl restrictions are in effect from Warm Springs downstream to...
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Yellowstone River
Last Updated: 08/19/2025
The Yellowstone River has been on the tougher side this week, especially in the lower stretches below Livingston and toward Big Timber, where warm weather has pushed water temps higher...
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Missouri River
Last Updated: 08/19/2025
The Missouri River is fishing steadily right now, with mornings giving up the best windows and afternoons slowing under the heat. tricos are still around, with pods of fish rising...
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Bighorn River
Last Updated: 08/19/2025
The Bighorn River is one of the most consistent rivers in Montana throughout August, holding up well while freestones slow under the heat. Clear water and steady releases out of the Dam...
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Jefferson River
Last Updated: 08/18/2025
The Jefferson River is fishing tough right now. Water temps are warming fast, even by 9 a.m. water is warm and there is little to no insect activity. Hoot-owl restrictions are...
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Depuy's Spring Creek
Last Updated: 08/18/2025
DePuy’s Spring Creek has been fishing great, but requires a technical approach. As we move into late summer, fish are picky and getting the big ones to eat requires a...
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Bozeman Fishing Reports
Last Updated: 08/19/2025
Fishing around Bozeman this August has turned challenging with the persistent heat—midday river fishing is slowing down, and trout grow increasingly lethargic under high sun. That said, the Yellowstone 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: Montana Rivers, Upper Madison River Fishing Information, Missouri River Information, Jefferson River Fishing, Big Hole River Fly Fishing
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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Category: Upper Madison River Fishing Information
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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