Float and Wade Fly Fishing Trips
Fins and Feathers’ Bozeman location gives you quick and easy access to Montana's top wild trout fisheries, including the Yellowstone, Gallatin, Madison, and Jefferson Rivers, as well as lesser-known small and mid-sized streams.
We’ve been guiding fly fishing trips in Montana for more than 23 years, so Fins and Feathers can do it all. We will work with you, crafting customized day trips or multi-day tours to experience the state’s best trout rivers.
Bozeman Fly Fishing Day Trips
Rate: $695 for 1 or 2 Anglers per Guide
How Long is the Trip?
Full-day trips are 6-8 hours, with 5-7 hours on the water. Most rivers are 30-45 minutes’ drive from Bozeman, and guests usually ride with their guide. We can tailor the day's length to fit your schedule.
Where do we Fish?
Our guides will recommend a local river based on current conditions and recent fishing reports. The Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin, and Jefferson rivers offer world-class fly fishing near Bozeman.
What's Included?
Rates include streamside lunch, non-alcoholic beverages, flies, terminal tackle, waders and boots when necessary, and use of fly rod outfits. Fishing licenses and gratuities are not included.
Montana Fly Fishing Tours
Missouri River Fishing Trips
Experience early-season fishing at its best on the iconic Missouri River between Holter Dam and Cascade, Montana. Big fish, big numbers, dry flies, nymphs, streamers—a Missouri River trip has it all.
- April 14 - June 20, 2024
- Single and Multi-Day Bookings Available
- Fishing gear, flies, lunches, and non-alcoholic drinks included
- Lodging assistance available (book early)
- Fishing Licenses, lodging, and gratuities are not included
- Float and Wade
- $725 for 1 or 2 anglers per guide
Montana Fly Fishing Tours
Explore Big Sky Country with the Fins and Feathers expert guides on customized Montana fly fishing trips near Dillon, Craig, Ennis, Livingston or Ft. Smith between April and September.
- 3-5 day custom itineraries
- Fish multiple blue-ribbon waters
- Seasonal availability in Dillon, Ft. Smith, Livingston, Ennis, and Craig Montana.
- Fishing gear, flies, lunches, and non-alcoholic drinks included
- Fishing Licenses, lodging, guide travel expenses, and gratuities not included
- Start at $695 for 1 or 2 anglers per guide
Lodging Packages
Montana fly fishing lodge packages offer a variety of bundled vacation options with customized guided day trip itineraries near Bozeman, Ennis, Livingston, and Craig for anglers of all skill levels.
- Variable lengths of stay and easily customizable
- Available May 1 - September 30
- Bozeman Hotel packages
- Fly fishing lodge options
- Fishing gear, flies, lunches, and non-alcoholic drinks included
- Fishing Licenses and Gratuities are not included
Half-Day Trips Near Bozeman
Half day trips near Bozeman are great for off-season and introductory fly-fishing experiences.
These 4-hour float trips are available on the lower Madison River. Our emphasis is on full and multi-day trip itineraries between June 15 and September 15, so 1/2 day trip availability is limited to last minute openings during our peak season.
Guided Trip Deposit Policy
Secure a reservation with a deposit when you book your Montana fly fishing trip. Book 30 days in advance and hold your reservation with a 50% deposit. Payment in full is required to secure reservations made within 30 days. See full details here.
Lower Madison River Fishing Report
Only 20 minutes from Bozeman, this world-class wild trout fishery offers exceptional fly fishing between Beartrap Canyon and Headwaters State Park most of the year.
Read our Montana fishing reports to find out exactly what’s happening on the Lower.
Yellowstone River Fishing Report
Fly fishing on the Yellowstone River embodies the quintessential Montana experience. Experience exceptional floating and limited wade fishing between Gardiner and Columbus.
The Fins and Feathers Montana fishing reports keeps you dialed in on exactly what’s happening on the Stone all year.
Upper Madison River Fishing Report
The "50-Mile Riffle" above Ennis is home to the legendary brown and rainbow trout of the Madison River. Year-round angling opportunities abound between Raynold's Pass and Ennis Lake.
Stay informed about current fly fishing conditions on the Upper with our Montana fishing reports.
Gallatin River Fishing Report
From Yellowstone National Park to Headwaters State Park, the Gallatin River is one of Montana's most accessible blue-ribbon wild trout fisheries.
Conditions on the Gallatin change quickly. Luckily, our Montana fishing reports are always up to date.
From Our Montana Fly Fishing Blog
Montana Fly Fishing FAQ From First Time Guests
With over two decades of experience outfitting Montana fly fishing trips, we have done our best to address common questions we hear during the pre-booking process in the "Learn" section of our website. Below is a short list of the most common questions we receive during initial inquiries, please see our complete list of FAQs or reach out to us using the contact form below for additional help.
The standard rate is the same whether there are 1 or 2 people on the trip.
All of our guided trips are catch and release, fly-fishing.
We offer trips for groups consisting of odd numbers (3,5,7, etc.) of guests. Pricing is 2x the standard rate for 3-4 people, 3x the standard rate for groups of 5-6 people, and so on. There is 1 guide for groups of 1-2 people, 2 guides for groups of 3-4 people, and 3 guides for groups of 5-6 people, and so on. We do not offer any options for 3-person trips paired with only one guide, but we can accommodate those groups with the services of two of our guides.
Fly fishing is a terrific family activity, but these trips are inappropriate for infants, toddlers, and children who typically require mid-day naps. We have found that 12 is a good age, but everyone is different so check with us if you are uncertain.
Our guided trips mostly take place on medium to large-sized Montana fly fishing rivers that are best experienced while floating. The typical day trip involves fly fishing while floating with intermittent wade-fishing opportunities. We always recommend a float trip for the best experience and flexibility when water or weather conditions change.