Montana Angling Company, Montana Fly Fishing
Best Montana Family Fly Fishing Trips
A guided fly fishing trip in Montana is the best way for a family to spend a day enjoying the great outdoors in Montana. Anglers of all ages can expect to have a fun and productive day. Our Montana fly fishing guides work exceptionally well with anglers of all skill levels, including teaching those that have never picked up a fly rod before. There is no greater success for our guides than introducing a new angler to the sport of fly fishing and sharing with them the joy of catching their first trout on a fly rod.
From years of experience guiding families of anglers in Montana, we have determined the best Montana fly fishing trips for families. All of these trips are perfect for family groups of 3-8 anglers that want to have a great day of fly fishing, learn about the Montana outdoors, and have fun on a family adventure in a safe and professional setting.
Top 5 Montana Fly Fishing Trips for Families:
1) Full Day Fly Fishing Trips
A Full Day Fly Fishing Trip is the best trip for families that want an authentic and immersive fly fishing experience on Montana’s best blue ribbon rivers. Families of anglers can expect a full, 8-hour+, day on the water complete with: professional guided instruction, a group streamside lunch, and plenty of opportunities for fun and angling success throughout the day. On full day float trips we pair anglers up to 2 per guide and are able to float 8-12 miles of river in drift boats on a full day trip. Full day float trips are generally the best option for family groups of 2-8+ anglers as we are able to all float the same stretch of river, meet up for lunch, and provide ample angling opportunities for all. Wade fishing trips are well suited for smaller family groups of 2-4 anglers that prefer a more intimate experience on smaller streams. Full day family fly fishing trips are best for angling families of all skill levels, ages 6+.
2) Yellowstone National Park Fly Fishing Trips
Guided fly fishing trips in Yellowstone National Park are a great way for families to check off two of the great Montana adventure experiences: fly fishing and visiting America’s greatest national park. Our professional fly fishing guides have the experience to lead families of anglers all across Yellowstone National Park and lead them not only to great fly fishing, but also teach them about the natural history of Yellowstone. There is nowhere else in the world you can fly fish with geysers erupting and bison wallowing in the background. A day of guided fly fishing in Yellowstone is sure to make for lasting memories for the whole family. All Yellowstone National Park fly fishing trips are wade fishing trips and are best for angling families of all skill levels, group size of 2-4, and ages 8+.
3) Half Day Fly Fishing Trips
Half day trips are the best Montana fly fishing trips for traveling families of anglers, short on time, to check fly fishing off the bucket list. We strongly recommend families wanting the best overall experience to consider a Full Day Trip, as there is more time for instruction and is more productive for beginner anglers. However, if time is of the essence, the shorter 4-hour duration of a half day trip may work better for your family. Float fishing trips destinations on half day fly fishing trips are limited to the Lower Madison River and the Yellowstone River near Livingston, MT. Wade fishing half day trip destinations are limited to the Gallatin and East Gallatin River. Half day trips are best suited for smaller family groups of 2-4 anglers, of all fly fishing skill levels, and ages 6+.
4) All-inclusive Lodging Packages
Our lodging packages pair world-class fly fishing, lodging, and dining together, to make your next Montana fly fishing trip a truly all-inclusive experience. Join us at our Montana fly fishing lodges and enjoy the best guided fly fishing experience in Montana with your family and friends. We have offerings ranging from rustic to modern, on all of Montana’s best rivers. These trips are always in high demand so we encourage interested anglers to plan their trip 4-12+ months in advance for best guide and lodging availbility.
5) Custom Fly Fishing Trips
Custom fly fishing trips are the best Montana fly fishing trips for dedicated angling families looking for a multi-day fly fishing-focused adventure, that includes professional guides and the best fly fishing, on the best rivers, and at the best lodging. Our outfitter works with angling families on custom trips to build tailored itineraries that exceed expectations. We can accommodate family groups of all sizes, all skill levels, on custom trips 2-8+ days in length. We generally strive to maximize angling diversity on custom trips and feature different rivers, streams, and lakes each day. Families interested in booking a custom fly fishing trip are encouraged to book 4-12 months in advance for the best availability and most trip options. Custom fly fishing trips in Montana are great for family groups of all sizes, all fly fishing skill levels, and ages 8+.
Contact us to learn more about family fly fishing trips in Montana and to book your next Montana fly fishing trip with our Montana fly fishing guides.
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Best Corporate Fly Fishing Trips and Business Group Retreats in Montana
Montana fly fishing trips are excellent corporate retreats and team building adventures for business groups. Every year we host corporate groups, across all industries, and of all sizes, on Montana fly fishing trips with our professional guides. From our experience as a Montana fly fishing outfitter, we have determined the best fly fishing trips that fit the group dynamics and goals for corporate trips and retreats.
Our corporate fly fishing trips and business retreats can be matched to fit your company goals. We have trip options to fit every budget and can work with you on each element of the trip planning process. We have experience hosting small VIP and executive teams, large 30+ person events, and everything in between. Please contact our outfitter directly to learn more.
Top 5 Montana fly fishing trips for Corporate and Business Groups
1) All-Inclusive Lodging & Fly Fishing Package Trips
For the ultimate Montana fly fishing trip, corporate groups will find our All-inclusive Lodging & Guided Fly Fishing Packages to be the best choice. Our outfitter and Montana fly fishing guides handle all of the details of your trip, making your next corporate group trip or business retreat as fun and easy as it can be. We work with the best fly fishing lodges in Montana that offer comfortable lodging, fine dining, and excellent group settings for all types of corporate events. Our lodging partners offer a variety of price points ranging from high-end to affordable, with each lodge having its own unique charm. We can accommodate groups of 4-20+ anglers and these trips are perfect for anglers of all skill levels.
2) Full Day Fly Fishing Trips
For corporate groups planning a trip to Montana that includes a day or two of guided fly fishing for clients, employees, or both, our Full Day Fly Fishing Trips are a great way to make the most of your time on the water. We offer a wide variety of Full Day Fly Fishing Trip options including Float Trips and Wade Trips, on Montana’s best blue ribbon waters. Our Montana fly fishing guides are all seasoned professionals with the experience to make your Montana fly fishing trip memorable, safe, and fun. Full Day Trips are well suited for anglers of all skill levels and we can accommodate groups of 4-20+ anglers.
3) Missouri River Fly Fishing Trips (May 1-June 30)
There is likely no better destination for a corporate group fly fishing trip or business retreat than to the Missouri River during the months of May and June. The quality of the fly fishing speaks for itself and all anglers, regardless of skill, can expect to have a fun and productive Missouri River fly fishing trip with our Montana fly fishing guides. The nearby town of Craig, MT offers great lodging for corporate groups at a variety of lodges, vacation rentals, and riverside cabins with easy flights in and out of Helena, MT from most major airports. We have several corporate groups that join us annually on Missouri River fly fishing trips and, from our experience, we have found it to be the best option for smaller corporate groups of 4-12 anglers that value a fishing focused experience.
4) Bozeman Fly Fishing Trips (July 1-September 20)
Fly fishing trips in Bozeman, MT offer corporate groups the opportunity to enjoy excellent fly fishing as well as the many amenities Bozeman has to offer. Bozeman offers the widest variety of fly fishing trips for anglers during the summer months. The Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin, Jefferson, Boulder, and Stillwater Rivers are all easy day trips and close proximity to Yellowstone National Park makes for endless opportunities. Equally as interesting as the fly fishing are the many great restaurants, bars, and cafes in town, making Bozeman Fly Fishing Trips perfect for entertaining clients and business groups. Local non-angling opportunities include whitewater rafting, horseback riding, the Museum of the Rockies, hiking, natural hot springs, and nature tours in Yellowstone Park. Lodging providers are also excellent with options for every group size and budget. These trips are well suited for groups of 4-20+ anglers of all skill levels.
5) Yellowstone River Fly Float Fishing Trips
The nightly Yellowstone River flows east of Bozeman, MT through the quaint mountain town of Livingston, MT which is an ideal base for any corporate trip and retreat. The Yellowstone River offers world-class fly fishing in April, July, August, September, and October. Excellent lodging and dining are available throughout the season in Livingston, MT, perfect for a group looking to escape the hustle and bustle of bigger cities and reconnect in Big Sky Country. Yellowstone National Park is also a short 45-minute drive from town, a perfect addition to any Montana fly fishing trip. Float trips on the Yellowstone River are perfect for medium sized corporate groups of 4-14 anglers looking for an authentic Montana fly fishing experience.
Contact us today to learn more and book your next Montana fly fishing trips for corporate and business groups.
Montana Angling Company
Thank you to all of our anglers for your support during the 2020 Montana fly fishing season!
We were beyond fortunate to be able to work, stay healthy, and spend so many great days on the water with anglers this year. The appreciation our Montana fly fishing guides have cannot be understated, as well as our thoughts and care for those that were not able to make it in 2020. We are looking forward to being back on the water with everyone, in good health, and safely, in 2021.
Our outfitter and guides had more time than ever this spring to fly fish for ourselves. The silver lining to being out of work for 1-3 months. A big thank you to Adipose Boatworks, the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association, as well as Governor Steve Bullock for providing support for outfitting businesses during these tough times. We are grateful.
Summer 2020 brought anglers back to the Big Sky State and our guides were busy on the water. The fly fishing was as good as ever in spite of the backdrop of the worldwide pandemic. The PMDs and Caddisflies hatched on the Missouri River, Salmonflies on the Yellowstone and Madison Rivers, and the hoppers of August fed trout all across Montana. A delightful sense of rhythm in uncertain times.
We spent more time in 2020 fishing the rivers closer to home in Bozeman, MT than usual. The requirements of social distancing meant that time in vehicles was minimized and anglers were asked to provide their own transportation or wear masks. Thank you to our anglers for their flexibility and understanding. Our guides renewed their appreciation for the truly incredible fishing opportunities we are fortunate to have so close to home.
2020 Montana Fly Fishing Highlights
The Yellowstone River was the star of the show in 2020. Strong hatches, solid flows, and cool water temps kept the trout happy and on the feed all summer long. While some days the bite was better than others, it was consistently great. The dry fly fishing was rock solid from July 1 until about October 15. The streamer bite was excellent from late August through October. There was no need to nymph until late October. The Yellowstone gave up as many big brown trout on dry flies as we’ve ever seen. Hopeful for more of the same in 2021.
Other highlights included excellent late fall fishing on the Missouri River, great mid-summer hopper fishing on the Madison River, and a new appreciation for wade fishing on the small public waters near Bozeman, MT. Lots of great memories were made in 2020 with anglers new and old.
As we head into winter, we still have a few anglers on the calendar for December taking advantage of Winter Special Trips, but we are also already looking ahead to 2021. We are optimistic that we will return to a sense of normal and we will be able to host anglers all season. We are also confident that we can now handle anything after the many lessons learned from 2020. Anglers safety and health has always been our priority, and will continue to be moving forward.
Thank you again to everyone for your business and support in 2020. We hope everyone has a safe holiday season and look forward being back on the water with all in 2021. Anglers interested in booking trips can contact us today. Thank you!
Montana Angling Company
2021 Montana Fly Fishing Trips with Montana Angling Co.
2021 bookings for Montana fly fishing trips with our Montana fly fishing guides are coming in daily, and we couldn’t be more excited to get back on the water with anglers next year. While we do still have some Winter Special Fly Fishing Trips on the books for December, 2020 is just about in the books. We had an excellent season and couldn’t be more thankful for the opportunity to guide so many great anglers this year in spite of trying times for so many. We consider ourselves beyond fortunate to have stayed healthy and able to work. Thank you to all!
As always prime trip dates in Bozeman, MT and on the Missouri River are booking fast for 2021. Lodging is particularly limited already due to mass rescheduling and postponed trips. We encourage anglers interested in booking the following trips and dates to contact us to learn more and start the booking process:
For best availability with our Montana fly fishing guides, we strongly recommend booking your trip, at minimum, 4 months in advance. Generally we can accommodate last minute reservations, up to 72 prior, but generally destinations and trip offerings are limited.
After a banner 2020 fly fishing season in Montana we are hopeful for more of the same in 2021. The dry fly fishing was outstanding across Montana this year with another great hopper season on the Yellowstone River and Madison River and strong hatches of PMDs and Caddisflies on the Missouri River. It is too early to predict what 2021 has in store for us but we have a feeling that it will include lots of great days on the water, smiling anglers, and hard-working fly fishing guides.
New Trips Offerings and Updates
New for 2021 we are excited to announce expanded Overnight Trip options as well as expanded Private Water options. We will be offering overnight trips on 3 distinct sections of the Yellowstone River. Private Water options will include new access to trophy lakes as well as 20+ miles of small freestone streams near both Bozeman, MT and the Missouri River in Craig, MT.
Online trip booking has also been improved and streamlined to offer anglers full service booking online. Already know where you want to go and when? Go ahead and book direct through our Book Now page.
Anglers interested in booking 2021 Montana fly fishing trips can explore all of our Montana fly fishing trips and contact us to learn more. We are committed to providing anglers with custom outfitting, expert guides, and authentic Montana experiences and their best Montana fly fishing trip in 2021. Our outfitter handles all trip bookings personally and is always available to talk fly fishing in Montana. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Bozeman Fly Fishing Overview
Mid-October is a favorite time in Bozeman, MT for anglers and our Montana fly fishing guides. All of our Montana rivers are fishing well as well as the rivers and streams of Yellowstone National Park. Fall is in the air, the trees are lit up with color, and anglers will find plenty of solitude on our blue ribbon waters.
Great days on the water with anglers have kept us away from the computer and on the oars, but with our Montana fly fishing season starting to wind down we have found time for an in-depth fall fly fishing report and forecast. Our guides have been on the water daily with the Missouri River, Yellowstone River, and Madison River at the top of the list for productivity. Strong hatches of BWOs (#18-22), fall drakes (#10-14), and a variety of caddis, midges, and lingering terrestrials have made for some memorable days of dry fly fishing the past few weeks.
The fall streamer bite has also been improving daily. Anglers willing to commit have been rewarded. The morning streamer bite on the Missouri River has been particularly good with consistent action on baitfish imitations fished through 3-4ft of fast moving water.
Anglers planning a fall fly fishing trip will find the daily rhythm of streamer fishing or nymphing in the morning followed by afternoons of dry fly or dry-dropper fishing to be fulfilling, with diverse opportunities and good action. Fall brings anglers the full gamut of conditions and anglers should expect to change tactics throughout the day for the best success. Both wade fishing and float fishing can be productive with the low flows of fall and patience often rewards the angler that starts late and ends late, with the best bite from 11AM-6PM.
While there is still time to book an October fly fishing with our Montana fly fishing guides, guide availability is limited. We could not have asked for a better 2020 season with anglers from all over joining us for the best Montana fly fishing trips. Trip dates for 2021 are booking daily with limited availability already for prime dates on the Missouri River in May and June and in Bozeman, MT for July and August. It is never too early to plan and book your next trip. Anglers are encouraged to contact us today to learn more.
Yellowstone River Fly Fishing Report
October is a favorite month on the Yellowstone River for our anglers and Yellowstone River fly fishing guides. Anglers can expect productive nymph and streamer fishing most mornings with quality dry fly fishing on calm afternoons. Cooler overcast days make for the strongest mayfly hatches with BWOs and drakes on the menu. Warmer days limit the mayfly activity but make for often excellent late season terrestrial fishing with hoppers and beetles still on the menu. Anglers willing to commit to streamer fishing will move some of the biggest brown trout of the year. Expect the bite only to improve as we move later into October and November.
Missouri River Fly Fishing Report
No where better to fly fish in Montana in October than the Missouri River. Like the clock that keeps on ticking, the Mo has been nothing short of reliable with great nymphing on the upper river, solid streamer fishing on the whole river, and excellent dry fly and dry dropper fishing on the lower river for those willing to work at it. Fall mayflies, caddisflies, midges, and terrestrials are all still on the menu. Dry fly anglers should expect demanding conditions and spooky fish, but rewarding conditions on calm days. Streamer anglers are advised to fish the fastest water they can find and consider an intermediate line or light sink tip. Nymphers at the dam will find solid action on zebra midges (#18-22) and small BWO patterns fished deep in the morning and shallow in the afternoon. We were treated to an all-time day recently that included 6 hours of phenomenal dry fly fishing, 2 bear sightings, and a memorable morning streamer bite. No better place to fly fish than the Missouri River in October!
Madison River Fly Fishing Report
Great time of the year to be an angler on the Madison River. The whole river is fishing well from YNP to the headwaters of the Missouri River. Streamer fishing is the name of the game in the fall with both stripped, dead drifted, and dragged presentations proving productive. A great time for anglers to cross paths with some of the biggest trout of the year. Lake run fish can be found both in the braids and the Barnes Holes. Nymphing and streamer fishing are the best tactics for targeting these fish. Dry fly fishing has been relegated to slack water and slow moving drop offs, with good hatches of BWOs bringing fish to the surface daily. Still a few out there looking for the hopper…
Yellowstone National Park Fly Fishing Report
Lakers in the Madison, blanket hatches on the Firehole, and Fall Drakes on the Lamar and Soda Butte. Anglers will find great fly fishing opportunities all across Yellowstone National Park right now. The perfect day:
- First light swinging flies on the Madison River
- Afternoon hatch on the Firehole River or Soda Butte Creek
- Last light streamer bite on the Madison River
Looking forward for whats to come in November? Check out our full write-up on November fly fishing in Montana.
