Montana Guided Fly Fishing

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GUIDED FLOAT TRIPS

Whether you're an expert or a novice, our guided Montana float fly fishing trips are a bucket list trip for any angler. From floating the Blackfoot River and experiencing the real-life version of Norman Maclean's "A River Runs Through It" to world-class dry fly fishing on the Bitterroot River under towering peaks as seen in the hit show "Yellowstone".

Floating and fishing Missoula's local rivers is a must-do fly fishing experience. Talk to any of our repeat guests and you'll understand why anglers come to Missoula year after year for their annual Montana fly fishing trip—it's the best fishing in Big Sky Country!

half-day

$650 for 1-2 people
4 hours

full-day

$750 for 1-2 people
6-8 hours

Trips run March-November
Winter options available based on weather
Add a third angler for $200

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TRIP DESCRIPTION

The quintessential Montana fly fishing experience! Float and fish one of several exceptional fly fishing rivers for fly fishing near Missoula.

Our Missoula guided float fly fishing trips begin at our Missoula Fly Shop where guests hop in the truck to head to the river. Our float trips consist of floating one of Missoula's high-quality fly fishing rivers like the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork, or the mighty Missouri River. Guests fish from a drift boat or raft and cast to likely holding lays where wild trout are feeding.

All guided Montana fly fishing trips include guiding, personal instruction from an expert Missoula fly fishing guide, transportation from our Missoula fly shop to the river, and all flies used during the trip. Fullday trips include a full shore lunch and half-day trips include snacks.

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DETAILS

Fish from a drift boat or raft and float one of Missoula's iconic fly fishing rivers like the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork, or Missouri Rivers.
Fish with a patient and knowledgeable Missoula fly fishing guide who will safely navigate down river and put you on fish.
Catch a variety of species including westslope cutthroat, brown trout, rainbow trout, and more. And if you're lucky, you might run into a Northern Pike.
Scenic views and unforgettable memories for anglers of all abilities and ages.

WHAT TO BRING

Appropriate clothing — in the colder months (October-April), bring insulated outerwear and layers, wool socks, gloves, and a wool cap or beanie. In the warmer months (May-September) bring sun protective clothing like sun hoodies or lightweight shirts, a ball cap, and quick dry pants. We wear waders in the cold months but prefer to leave the waders in the truck in the summer months.
Polarized sunglasses
Montana fishing license (can be purchased from our fly shop)
Leaders and other applicable gear can be purchased at the Grizzly Hackle
Guide gratuity (recommended 10-25% of trip cost)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where is the meeting location?
All of our Missoula guided fly fishing trips meet at our downtown fly shop located at 215 W Front St, Missoula, MT 59802.
Do I need a Montana fishing license?
Yes! You can either purchase your fishing license at our fly shop or purchase in advance at Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Park's online licensing system.
What is your guided trip payment policy?
Guests pay a 50% deposit to secure their dates and the remaining 50% will be charged on the day of your guided trip to the card on file. We accept major card providers, checks, and cash.
What is your guided trip cancellation policy?
100% refund if cancelled at least 14 days before your arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival.

Customer
Stories &
REVIEWS

Having shopped at Grizzly Hackle for over 20 years we were excited to book our first guided drift boat fishing trip with them. We had a fantastic time - and highly successful trip with Andy as our guide. It was very easy to arrange everything with Rick at the shop and the whole experience went super smooth.The fishing was outstanding and it’s clear that the Hackle team deliver a great experience at a super reasonable cost. Can’t wait for our next visit to Missoula to fish more with them!

- Mark M.

We fished the Missouri river, a full day with guide, Jared. The experience was wonderful. Jared was focused, paddled feverishly to find us fish, gave wonderful advice, did not talk incessantly like so many guides tend to do, knew the area, and made even being in a hail storm fun. The amount of tangles he patiently solved in my fly line was uncountable. Thank you Jared really appreciate the wonderful time you gave us, and all the words of counsel for myself and my son. Can’t wait to guide with Jared again. We caught great fish. Next time we will hit the Bitterroot

- Henry C.

Such a great day with a great guide, Dylan on the Blackfoot River. He was very knowledgeable, experienced, professional, and extremely patient. I’m a beginner and he was so helpful. We had the best day and are going back again with Dylan for another day this week. Everyone at Grizzly Hackle has been great.

-Kathleen R.