RIVERS WE FISH

Montana gives you a wide range of water, from big freestones to tight pocket rivers and world-class spring creeks. Each river has a different rhythm, and we build every day around where the fishing is strongest and what you want your day to feel like. Below is a look at the rivers we guide the most—each with its own character, hatches, and opportunities throughout the season.

WHERE WE GUIDE

We guide the rivers that offer the most consistent fishing across Montana. Each one has a different feel, and we match the day to your goals, experience, and the conditions

YELLOWSTONE RIVER

The Yellowstone is our home water and the river we guide more than any other. Its long freestone runs, healthy flows, and consistent structure make it one of the most reliable trout rivers in Montana. We guide anglers from Livingston, Paradise Valley, and the greater Bozeman area, focusing on the stretches where local knowledge matters most. Light, flow, and hatch timing shape each day, whether we are fishing dry flies, nymphs, or streamers. It’s a river with endless variety, and our time on it helps us read water that shifts with the season and the weather.

Ready to fish the Yellowstone? Contact us to plan your day on our home water.

MADISON RIVER

The Madison is one of Montana’s most reliable trout rivers, known for its fast current, clean riffles, and wild browns and rainbows. We guide the Lower Madison and the stretches near Ennis, focusing on water that produces throughout the season. These sections mix long runs, soft edges, and classic boulder structure where fish hold year-round. Each day is shaped by flows, light, and hatches, and we adjust as conditions change—whether that means dry flies, nymphs, or streamers. It’s a river that rewards good drifts and offers steady opportunity for anglers of all experience levels.

Ask about available dates on the Madison or build a day around the hatches.

STILLWATER RIVER

The Stillwater offers a true Montana experience with fast pockets, clear water, and steady action for wild trout. We guide the stretches that give a good mix of riffles, soft inside seams, and deeper runs that hold fish through changing conditions. As flows shift between spring and summer, we adjust where and how we fish—dry flies when the hatch lines up, nymphs when fish sit tight to structure, and streamers when they move into deeper cuts. It’s a fun, energetic river that stays consistent for anglers who enjoy reading quick water and making accurate casts.

Book a Stillwater day for active fishing and classic Montana scenery.

BOULDER RIVER

The Boulder is classic small-water Montana: clear, cold, and full of character. Its fast pocket water and steep gradient create an active day where reading seams and reacting quickly matter. We guide the stretches that hold the best mix of depth and structure, focusing on pockets, edges, and short riffles where trout feed aggressively. The Boulder often shines in summer with strong dry-fly windows and consistent nymphing when fish slide into deeper slots. It’s a great choice for anglers who enjoy a hands-on, technical day in beautiful canyon country.

If you like fast, clear, technical water, the Boulder is where you want to be.

SHIELDS RIVER

The Shields is a local favorite with a quieter feel and wild trout that move with light, flows, and seasonal shifts. We guide the stretches where the river offers the best mix of depth, cutbanks, and soft transitions. Early season often means targeting slower inside bends, while summer brings mayfly and caddis activity that can produce clean dry-fly opportunities. The river fishes differently from week to week, and knowing where fish slide during changes in flow is a big part of our approach. It’s a good option for anglers looking for a more intimate Montana river.

Reach out to learn when the Shields is at its best and where we fish most.

SPRING CREEKS

DEPUY’S and ARMSTRONG’S

These spring creeks offer some of the most technical and rewarding fly fishing in Montana. Clear water, steady temperatures, and predictable hatches create a setting where presentation matters and trout feed with caution. We guide DePuy’s, Armstrong’s, and Nelson’s, focusing on the beats that give anglers the best shots at rising fish. Hatches drive the day—midges through winter, baetis in the shoulder seasons, and PMDs in summer. Whether you’re new to spring creeks or looking to refine your skills, these waters offer a quiet, focused day built around precision and patience.

Ask about spring creek availability and which creek fits your goals.