Day Trips
Fly Fish Montana’s Legendary Rivers with the best Montana Fly Fishing Guides
MONTANA FLY FISHING DAY TRIPS
Book one of our single, multi-day, or shoulder season Montana fly fishing packages and choose from ten rivers to fly fish and explore.
Experience world renowned fly fishing in Montana with one our fly fishing and lodging packages and see what the fuss is all about. We offer a variety of single and multi-day trips for all experience levels. Check out our guided fly fishing trips and packages and pick out the one that best suits you.
So, if you’re up for a fun filled fly fishing vacation in Montana, get in touch with us today and we’ll create a custom Montana fly fishing vacation for you!
Montana Fly Fishing Day Trips Rates
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Half day float or walk-wade fly fishing $600
Half-Day Guided Fishing for 2 anglers All terminal tackle: Flies, leaders, and tippet. Rods and reels upon request Excludes Lunches
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Private water full day flyfishing plus additional $150 rod fee per angler $735
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Full day float or walk-wade fly fishing $735
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Full day float or walk wade fly fishing during the shoulder season $600
- 1 Full Day Guided Fishing for 1 or 2 anglers
- All terminal tackle: Flies, leaders, and tippet.
- Streamside lunches and drinks.
- Rods and reels upon request
- Half-Day Guided Fishing for 1 or 2 anglers
- All terminal tackle: Flies, leaders, and tippet.
- Rods and reels upon request
- Excludes Lunches
- 1 Full Day Guided Fishing
- All terminal tackle: Flies, leaders, and tippet.
- Streamside lunches and drinks.
- Rods and reels upon request
- 1 Full Day Guided Fishing for 1 or 2 anglers
- All terminal tackle: Flies, leaders, and tippet.
- Streamside lunches and drinks.
- Rods and reels upon request
Note: Service and host fees are included. Plus 8% bed tax.
We will make your reservation, but you will pay the lodging fees directly to them.
BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Your trip must be paid in full by the night before the trip.
- A 50% deposit of the reservation total is required to reserve your trip or full payment if your trip begins within 45 days of booking.
- We accept Venmo, personal checks, and credit cards; however, a 3.5% fee is added to credit card transactions.
- If you reserve with a deposit, the remaining reservation balance is due 45 days before the trip date. Emergencies and special situations will be taken into consideration.
- You will receive a full refund, minus 10% of the reservation total, for cancellations 90 days before your trip date.
- You will receive a 50% refund of the reservation total if you cancel 90-46 days before your trip date.
- The full reservation total is due 45 days before your trip date; no refunds for cancellations within 45 days.
- Montana weather and river conditions are often variable; trips will not be refunded due to client cancellations for unusual weather or river conditions.
- Michael, the FishTales Outfitting outfitter, understands that unusual situations arise and will do his best to rebook trips. However, due to the advanced nature of reserving a fishing trip, this is not always possible.
- Fishtales Outfitting is not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury arising while fishing. We recommend you consider trip insurance. Unexpected events do arise, and travel insurance is reasonable. Two travel insurance providers are Global Rescue or Faye.
FAQ
What is included in your Montana fly fishing vacation packages?
Our packages are designed for logistical ease. They include professionally guided fishing, all terminal tackle (custom secret patterns, leaders, tippet), rods/reels, a high-quality riverside lunch on full-day trips, and non-alcoholic beverages [39, 104, CH]. We also assist with lodging recommendations and airport guidance to ensure a seamless experience.
What can I expect during a full-day fly fishing trip in Montana?
During mid-summer, we implement our “Dawn Patrol” (Strategic Early Start). While standard trips last 8–10 hours, we prioritize the first-light window when water temperatures are in the low 60s, ensuring you complete your technical work before the midday thermal peak of 70°F.
Which rivers do you guide on in Montana?
We prioritize Montana’s most reliable systems: the Madison, Missouri, and Yellowstone. We also utilize our partnership with Phil Sgamma (#9396) for specialized access to the Upper Bitterroot. We steer clients toward these “Stable” systems to avoid the low-water stress and Hoot-Owl restrictions common on unmanaged freestones.