Deposits

A 50% deposit is required to hold your date. The remaining balance is due on the day of your trip. Deposits are fully refundable up to 30 days before your scheduled trip.

Cancellations & Changes

We understand that travel plans, weather, and river conditions can change. Our cancellation policy is designed to be fair, flexible, and realistic for fishing in Montana.

• A 50% deposit is required to hold your date
• Deposits are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to your trip
• Trips canceled within 30 days may forfeit the deposit unless the day can be rebooked
• If we are able to rebook your date, your deposit will be refunded in full

Weather & River Conditions

Fishing conditions are part of the experience in Montana, and flexibility matters.

• If weather, runoff, or river conditions make fishing unsafe or unproductive, we will reschedule, shift fisheries, or refund if no good option exists
• Decisions about weather and water are made with you, not unilaterally
• We do not force trips on bad days just to keep a date on the calendar

Winter & Shoulder Season Trips

• Winter and early-season trips are booked with extra flexibility
• If winter conditions turn quickly, trips can be moved without penalty
• If you wake up and conditions aren’t right, we can adjust or cancel without hard feelings
• Payment for winter trips is typically taken the day of the trip

No-Show Policy

No-shows or same-day cancellations without communication may forfeit the full trip rate. A quick call or text goes a long way.

Spring Creek Rod Fees

Private spring creeks (Armstrong’s and DePuy’s) require rod fees set by the ranches. These fees are not included in your trip price.

What’s Included

• Licensed professional guide
• All flies and terminal tackle
• Rods and reels if needed
• Transportation during the fishing day
• River shuttle fees
• Lunch on full-day trips
• Cooler with water

What’s Not Included

• Montana fishing license
• Spring creek rod fees
• Wader/boot rentals
• Guide gratuity

What to Bring

• Polarized sunglasses
• Hat, sunscreen, and weather-appropriate layers
• Waders/boots in early season or cold weather
• Any personal items or medications you may need

Health & Mobility

Please let us know about any mobility issues or medical needs so we can choose the safest access and water for your day.

Multi-Day Trips

For multi-day bookings, we rotate waters and tailor each day to clarity, flows, and conditions so you can experience different stretches of the Yellowstone system.

Winter Trips

For ice fishing on Harrison Reservoir, we provide shelters, heaters, electronics, and all required gear. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly option close to Livingston and Bozeman.

Gratuities

Gratuities are never required but always appreciated. A standard guide gratuity in Montana is $100–$150 for full-day trips.

Communication

Before your trip, we’ll confirm meeting times, water conditions, and any recommended gear based on the forecast, so you know exactly what to expect.