Trip Planning
Plan Your Montana Fly Fishing Trip
FishTales Outfitting provides unparalleled guided Montana fly fishing adventures near Bozeman, and Missoula.
Staying in the area? We come to you!
Depending on the trip you are taking, we will either meet you at the river or pick you up at your lodging for your Montana fishing adventure. Contact us for more details.
LOCAL ACCOMODATIONS
Stay the night! We’ve partnered with several local lodging properties around southwest Montana to offer you the best deal possible on your Montana guided fly fishing trip!
~Nightly Rates~
Ruby Valley Lodge 2024 rates*:
sleeps six, 3 night minimum, *plus 8% MT bed tax.
- Apr 1 – Oct 31 ~ $175/night
- Nov 1 – Mar 31 ~ $155/night
Moriah Motel 2024 rate*:
nightly rate based on double occupancy. *plus 8% MT bed tax
Fish the shoulder seasons to enjoy great special rates with our single-day or multi-day packages! Trips include all terminal tackle, flies, leaders, and tippet as well as a hearty stream-side lunch. make these words bold and change the 4 to a 3 The shoulder season runs 3/1 – 4/30 and 10/1 to the season’s end.
- 2 nights at Moriah Motel* with 1 full day of fishing for 2 anglers: $875
- 3 nights lodging at Moriah Motel* with 2 full days of fishing for 2 anglers: $1595 *plus 8% MT Bed Tax
Lodging included at the Moriah Hotel, based on double occupancy. Taxes on lodging not included*.
Flights To The Area
Book air travel into Bozeman (Bozeman Yellowstone International), Butte (Bert Mooney Airport) Missoula (Missoula International), or Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport.
For guests coming to fish near Sheridan, Sheridan is about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Bozeman, and 50 minutes from Butte. Most of our guests find better connections in and out of Bozeman. There are also 2 smaller, local airports for those flying privately.
For guests planning to come to the Missoula area, Missoula International is about 12 minutes from town.
Driving Directions to Fishtales Outfitting
Traveling east or west on Interstate 90: Exit 249 in Whitehall, Montana. Head south on North Whitehall Street towards West Legion Avenue. At the stop sign, turn right at West Legion Avenue and travel approx 4/10 of a mile to MT-2/MT-55/MT-69 (towards Virginia City). Turn left and head south on MT-55. MT-55 will eventually change to MT-287/MT-41 at blinking light. Continue south on MT-287 through Twin Bridges to Sheridan.
Traveling north or south on Interstate 15: Exit 263 in Dillon, Montana. Head on MT-41 North, until you reach Twin Bridges, take a right at the light heading south to Sheridan.
Other Accommodations & Dining
Southwestern Montana is full of quaint, historic towns to relax, stay and eat in. Here are some of our favorites:
Sheridan, Montana
- The Ruby Valley Lodge 406-842-7473
- The Moriah Motel 406-842-5491
- Elijah’s Rest Cabins & Breakfast 406-842-7295
Twin Bridges, Montana
- The Old Hotel – Historic Hotel and Fine Dining 406–842-5959
- The Shack – Family-style dining 406-684-5050
Cameron, Montana
- Madison River Resort 406-672-7797
Our Favorite Area Activities
Bringing the family? Enjoy some of our favorite local activities and events on your days off from fishing.
- Museum of the Rockies
- Madison County Fair and Rodeo
- Dillon Rodeo
- Ennis 4th of July Parade and Rodeo
- Fourth of July and local live entertainment
- Bannack State Park
- J Bar L Horseback Riding
- Yellowstone National Park
- Glacier National Park
Special Thanks
A special thank you to photographers Michael Bradley at Visualanties, Bruce McDaniels, and Vic Sorenson for the use of their terrific images on MTFishtales.com.
FAQ
How do I book a guided fly fishing trip with FishTales Outfitting?
You can secure your dates by calling Michael Stack directly at 406.451.2074, emailing info@mtfishtales.com, or using our real-time booking engine. For high-demand “Trophy Windows” in the spring and fall, we recommend booking 3 to 6 months in advance.
Why choose FishTales Outfitting for guided fly fishing in Montana?
We offer a “Guide-Direct” value that weaponizes 30+ years of professional experience. We distinguish ourselves through technical authority, a multi-river philosophy, and the use of USGS data to provide “Climate Insurance” for your trip. All trips are overseen by licensed professionals: Michael Stack (#6864), Phil Sgamma (#9396), and Cooper Hoffman (#68879).