Guided Fly Fishing Trip in Bozeman: Rivers

Wade and float legendary Montana trout rivers with a guide who knows every bend

A full-day guided fly fishing trip on wild trout rivers near Bozeman, Montana, where you fish for 5 to 7 hours on the water with a guide who customizes the day to your experience level. Fins and Feathers Guide Service, established in 2000, selects the river each morning based on weather and conditions, so no two trips are the same. The outfitter provides all fly fishing gear, waders, lunch and transport from a central meeting point just west of downtown Bozeman.

The experience

You start at the Fins and Feathers meeting location west of downtown Bozeman, then ride with your guide to one of four legendary rivers (the Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin or Jefferson) each within 30 to 60 minutes of town. The river choice depends on that day's weather and water conditions, which means your guide is solving for the best fishing, not a fixed itinerary. You'll cover 8 to 10 miles of river over 5 to 7 hours on the water, wading and floating sections the guide selects based on what's working.

First-time anglers get hands-on instruction while actively fishing, learning the fundamentals as you go. Experienced anglers work with the guide on technique and local strategy tailored to maximize your success on that particular stretch. Fins and Feathers has been outfitting these rivers since 2000, so the guides carry decades of local knowledge about seasonal patterns, hatch timing and which water suits which skill level on any given day.

The trip includes all fly fishing gear (rods, reels and flies) plus waders and wading boots when needed. You'll have a full-size cooler with non-alcoholic drinks and water on ice throughout the day, and a simple deli-style lunch of a sandwich, wrap or salad with a small side snack. Transport to and from the river is included, so you leave from the meeting point and return there at the end of the day.

What’s included

• All fly fishing gear including rods, reels and flies.
• waders and wading boots when appropriate.
• transport to and from the river from the central meeting point west of downtown Bozeman.
• a full-size cooler with non-alcoholic drinks and water on ice.
• a deli-style lunch of a sandwich, wrap or salad with a side snack.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 28 Feb 2027

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (10 to 95 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 50

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Fins & Feathers Guide Service

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you're staying in town without a car: pickup from the central meeting point west of downtown means you don't need to drive yourself to the river, and the guide handles all transport to and from the water.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

Do I need a Montana fishing license to fly fish on this trip?

Montana fishing licenses are required for all anglers over age 12. You purchase the license online before your trip. The cost varies depending on your age and residency status.

What rivers might I fish on during my trip?

The Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin and Jefferson rivers are all within 30 to 60 minutes of Bozeman. Your guide selects which river to fish based on current weather and water conditions each morning, so you get the best fishing available that day.

How far do I walk or wade during a full-day trip?

You'll cover 8 to 10 miles of river over 5 to 7 hours on the water, a mix of wading and floating depending on the section and what the guide is targeting.

What if I've never fly fished before?

These trips work for beginners and experts alike. First-time anglers receive hands-on instruction from the guide while actively fishing, so you learn the fundamentals as you go.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch is a simple deli-style sandwich, wrap or salad with a small side snack. The outfitter also provides non-alcoholic drinks and water on ice in a cooler throughout the day.