The Fins and Feathers central location in Bozeman provides easy access to Montana's best wild trout fisheries, including the Yellowstone River, Gallatin River, Madison River, and Jefferson River, as well as various small streams and medium-sized rivers.
Guided Montana fly fishing day trips and tours are available upon request to the Big Hole, Beverhead, Missouri, Bighorn, Dearborn, and Blackfoot Rivers. Explore fly fishing in Montana with our seasoned staff of expert fly fishing guides in and around Craig, Dillon, Livingston, Ennis, or Ft. Smith in addittion to our home waters near Bozeman
Relying on 23+ years’ of experience as a Montana fly-fishing outfitter, the Fins and Feathers experts work with our guests to craft customized, Bozeman fly fishing day trips and Montana fly fishing tours around the state.
Full-day trips are 6-8 hours, with 5-7 hours on the water. Drive time is 30-45 minutes each way for most destinations and guests usually will ride with their guide. We can tailor the day's length around your schedule when needed.
Send an InquiryOur guides recommend Bozeman fly fishing waters for your day trip based on the prevailing conditions. The Yellowstone, Madison (upper and lower), Gallatin, and Jefferson Rivers offer world-class fly fishing, close to Bozeman.
Rates include a streamside lunch, non-alcoholic beverages, flies, terminal tackle, and use of fly rod outfits for 1 or 2 guests. Waders and boots are provided when necessary. Fishing licenses and gratuities are not included.
Primetime, early-season tailwater fishing at it's best on the iconic Missouri River strecthes between Holter Dam and Cascade, Montana.
Explore Big Sky Country with our expert guides on customized Montana fishing trips near Bozeman, Dillon, Missoula, Craig, or Ft. Smith.
Montana fishing trips near Bozeman with expert Bozeman fly fishing guides on the lower Madison or Gallatin River during the off-season.
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.
This world-class wild trout fishery is only 20 minutes from Bozeman and offers year-round Montana fly fishing opportunities between Beartrap Canyon and Headwaters State Park.
Read our Montana fishing reports before you head out to your favorite fly fishing river near Bozeman.
Montana fly fishing on the Yellowstone River embodies the quintessential western fishing experience for both the floating or wader angler fishing between Gardiner and Columbus.
The Fins and Feathers Montana fishing reports keep you prepared for your next day on the blue-ribbon waters near Bozeman.
The "50-Mile Riffle" above Ennis is home to the legendary Brown Trout of the Madison River. Year-round angling opportunities between Raynold's Pass and Ennis Lake.
Stay informed about current conditons on the fly fishing waters near Bozeman with our Montana fishing reports.
From Yellowstone National Park to Headwaters State Park, the Gallatin River is one of Montana's most accessible blue-ribbon wild trout fisheries near Bozeman.
Conditions change quickly, rely on our Montana fishing reports for timely Montana fly fishing information.
With over two decades of experience outfitting Montana fly fishing trips, we have done our best to address the most 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 received 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.