Bozeman Fly Fishing Guides & Wooden Boat Tours
If you’re staying in Bozeman, you’re in a perfect spot for day trips. Within an easy drive you can reach the Yellowstone River, the Madison, and the legendary spring creeks of Paradise Valley.
You don’t have to pick a single river up front. You book your dates and your guide, and we choose the best water for the day based on conditions, your experience level, and what you want out of the trip.
Day Trips That Fish Like “A Real Montana Trip”
Most Bozeman guests do one or two fishing days and add a non-fishing day for family, photos, and Montana history. That’s where our classic wooden boat tours fit perfectly.
Want both? Tell me your dates and where you’re staying in Bozeman and I’ll build a simple plan.
Guided Fly Fishing Day Trips
Float fishing on big water or wade trips on clear spring creeks. We choose the best option for the day based on weather, water clarity, flows, and your goals.
Common Bozeman targets: Yellowstone River, Madison River, DePuy’s, Armstrong’s.
Explore watersClassic Wooden Boat Tours
A relaxed, scenic float in a traditional wooden boat on the Yellowstone. Great for families, couples, and groups who want Montana without needing to fish all day.
Best add-on day: before or after your fishing day.
Boat tour detailsWhere We Go From Bozeman
Yellowstone River
Big, classic freestone water with a full season of hatches and long float options.
Yellowstone detailsParadise Valley Spring Creeks
Clear water and technical sight-fishing on famous creeks like DePuy’s and Armstrong’s.
Spring creek overviewMadison River
A strong option when conditions line up better than local freestones. Great for early season and shoulder seasons.
Madison detailsStillwater Options
When wind and weather cooperate, lakes can be a fun change of pace for mixed groups.
See the full systemBozeman Recommendations
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Higher End
Stay: Downtown hotels are a popular choice for Bozeman visitors. TripAdvisor’s downtown list regularly includes top-rated options like The LARK and Element.
Eat: For a “nice night” in town, spots like Blackbird and Feast are consistently well-rated on Yelp.
Full lodging listMid-Range
Stay: A clean, central hotel with easy parking and quick access to I-90 makes early fishing mornings easy.
Eat: Montana Ale Works is a go-to for groups and is well reviewed on Yelp.
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Stay: Simple motels can be a great fit if you’d rather put the budget into more time on the water.
Eat: Quick, casual options downtown keep it easy before early starts.
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