Professional Affiliations & Conservation

Swan’s Fly Fishing is built around professional instruction, responsible guiding, and long-term stewardship of the rivers that make southwest Montana one of the best trout fisheries in the world.

Swan’s Fly Fishing is based in Livingston, Montana and guides anglers across the Yellowstone River, Paradise Valley spring creeks, the Madison River, and surrounding southwest Montana fisheries.

Montana Licensed Outfitter #26324 • FFI Certified Casting Instructor • Trout Unlimited Business Member • Guiding for the Future Graduate • Freshwater Partners Ambassador

Professional Affiliations in Montana Fly Fishing

Fly Fishers International

Matt Swan is a Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructor. The FFI instructor program maintains international standards for fly casting education and connects anglers with qualified instructors worldwide.

View Matt Swan – FFI Instructor Profile

Trout Unlimited

Swan’s Fly Fishing is proud to be a Trout Unlimited Business Member. TU works to protect, reconnect, and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.

View Swan's Fly Fishing – TU Business Member
Guiding for the Future and Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana

Guiding for the Future • FOAM

Matt Swan is a graduate of the Guiding for the Future program administered through the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana (FOAM). FOAM serves fishing outfitters and guides statewide, and Guiding for the Future is its advanced training program focused on stewardship, professionalism, and ethics. [oai_citation:1‡FOAM](https://foam-mt.org/)

Guiding for the Future Program
Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana
Visit Montana Tourism

Visit Montana

Swan’s Fly Fishing and Montana Classic Boat Tours are listed through the official Montana tourism program operated by the Montana Department of Commerce.

Visit Montana – Swan's Fly Fishing
Visit Montana – Montana Classic Boat Tours

Freshwater Partners

Swan’s Fly Fishing supports the work of Montana Freshwater Partners, a Livingston nonprofit dedicated to restoring and protecting rivers and aquatic ecosystems across Montana.

Freshwater Partners

Waters We Guide

Swan’s Fly Fishing operates from Livingston, Montana and guides anglers on the Yellowstone River, Paradise Valley spring creeks including DePuy’s and Armstrong’s, the Madison River, and nearby freestone rivers like the Boulder and Stillwater.

Waters We Fish

Learn more about guided trips with Swan’s Fly Fishing in Livingston, Montana.

Professional Affiliations & Conservation

Swan’s Fly Fishing is built around professional instruction, responsible guiding, and long-term stewardship of the rivers that make southwest Montana one of the best trout fisheries in the world.

Swan’s Fly Fishing is based in Livingston, Montana and guides anglers across the Yellowstone River, Paradise Valley spring creeks, the Madison River, and surrounding southwest Montana fisheries.

Montana Licensed Outfitter #26324 • FFI Certified Casting Instructor • Trout Unlimited Business Member • Guiding for the Future Graduate • Freshwater Partners Ambassador

Professional Affiliations in Montana Fly Fishing

Fly Fishers International

Matt Swan is a Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructor. The FFI instructor program maintains international standards for fly casting education and connects anglers with qualified instructors worldwide.

View Matt Swan – FFI Instructor Profile

Trout Unlimited

Swan’s Fly Fishing is proud to be a Trout Unlimited Business Member. TU works to protect, reconnect, and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.

View Swan's Fly Fishing – TU Business Member
Guiding for the Future and Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana

Guiding for the Future • FOAM

Matt Swan is a graduate of the Guiding for the Future program administered through the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana (FOAM). The program focuses on mentorship, professional standards, and stewardship of Montana’s rivers and fisheries.

Guiding for the Future Program
Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana
Visit Montana Tourism

Visit Montana

Swan’s Fly Fishing and Montana Classic Boat Tours are listed through the official Montana tourism program operated by the Montana Department of Commerce.

Visit Montana – Swan's Fly Fishing
Visit Montana – Montana Classic Boat Tours

Freshwater Partners

Swan’s Fly Fishing supports the work of Montana Freshwater Partners, a Livingston nonprofit dedicated to restoring and protecting rivers and aquatic ecosystems across Montana.

Freshwater Partners

Waters We Guide

Swan’s Fly Fishing operates from Livingston, Montana and guides anglers on the Yellowstone River, Paradise Valley spring creeks including DePuy’s and Armstrong’s, the Madison River, and nearby freestone rivers like the Boulder and Stillwater.

Waters We Fish

Learn more about guided trips with Swan’s Fly Fishing in Livingston, Montana.

Professional Affiliations & Conservation

Swan’s Fly Fishing is built around professional instruction, responsible guiding, and long-term stewardship of the rivers that make southwest Montana one of the best trout fisheries in the world.

Swan’s Fly Fishing is based in Livingston, Montana and guides anglers across the Yellowstone River, Paradise Valley spring creeks, the Madison River, and surrounding southwest Montana fisheries.

Montana Licensed Outfitter #26324 • FFI Certified Casting Instructor • Trout Unlimited Business Member • Guiding for the Future Graduate • Freshwater Partners Ambassador

Professional Affiliations in Montana Fly Fishing

Fly Fishers International

Matt Swan is a Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructor. FFI promotes fly fishing education and maintains professional standards for casting instructors worldwide.

View Matt Swan – FFI Instructor Profile

Trout Unlimited

Swan’s Fly Fishing is proud to be a Trout Unlimited Business Member. TU works to protect, reconnect, and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.

View Swan's Fly Fishing – TU Business Member

Guiding for the Future

Matt Swan is a graduate of the Guiding for the Future program supported by the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana.

Guiding for the Future Program
Visit Montana Tourism

Visit Montana

Swan’s Fly Fishing and Montana Classic Boat Tours are listed through the official Montana tourism program operated by the Montana Department of Commerce.

Visit Montana – Swan's Fly Fishing
Visit Montana – Montana Classic Boat Tours

Freshwater Partners

Swan’s Fly Fishing supports the work of Montana Freshwater Partners, a Livingston nonprofit dedicated to restoring and protecting rivers and aquatic ecosystems across Montana.

Freshwater Partners

Waters We Guide

Swan’s Fly Fishing operates from Livingston, Montana and guides anglers on the Yellowstone River, Paradise Valley spring creeks including DePuy’s and Armstrong’s, the Madison River, and nearby freestone rivers like the Boulder and Stillwater.

Waters We Fish

Learn more about guided trips with Swan’s Fly Fishing in Livingston, Montana .

Professional Affiliations & Conservation

Swan’s Fly Fishing is built around professional instruction, responsible guiding, and long-term stewardship of the rivers that make southwest Montana one of the best trout fisheries in the world. Owner and outfitter Matt Swan works with several organizations focused on fly fishing education, conservation, and professional guiding standards.

Swan’s Fly Fishing is based in Livingston, Montana and guides anglers across the Yellowstone River, Paradise Valley spring creeks, the Madison River, and surrounding southwest Montana fisheries.

Montana Licensed Outfitter #26324 • FFI Certified Casting Instructor • Trout Unlimited Business Member • Guiding for the Future Graduate • Freshwater Partners Ambassador

Professional Affiliations in Montana Fly Fishing

Fly Fishers International

Matt Swan is a Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructor. FFI promotes fly fishing education and maintains professional standards for casting instructors worldwide.

View Matt Swan – FFI Instructor Profile

Trout Unlimited

Swan’s Fly Fishing is proud to be a Trout Unlimited Business Member. TU works to protect, reconnect, and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.

View Swan's Fly Fishing – TU Business Member

Guiding for the Future

Matt Swan is a graduate of the Guiding for the Future program supported by the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana.

Guiding for the Future Program

Visit Montana

Visit Montana Tourism

Swan’s Fly Fishing and Montana Classic Boat Tours are listed through the official Montana tourism program operated by the Montana Department of Commerce.

Visit Montana – Swan's Fly Fishing
Visit Montana – Montana Classic Boat Tours

Freshwater Partners

Swan’s Fly Fishing supports the work of Montana Freshwater Partners, a Livingston nonprofit dedicated to restoring and protecting rivers, wetlands, and aquatic ecosystems across Montana.

Freshwater Partners

Waters We Guide

Swan’s Fly Fishing operates from Livingston, Montana and guides anglers on the Yellowstone River, Paradise Valley spring creeks including DePuy’s and Armstrong’s, the Madison River, and nearby freestone rivers like the Boulder and Stillwater.

Waters We Fish

Learn more about guided trips with Swan’s Fly Fishing in Livingston, Montana .

Professional Affiliations & Conservation

Swan’s Fly Fishing is built around professional instruction, responsible guiding, and long-term stewardship of the rivers that make southwest Montana one of the best trout fisheries in the world. Owner and outfitter Matt Swan works with several organizations focused on fly fishing education, conservation, and professional guiding standards.

These affiliations reflect a commitment to teaching the sport well, protecting cold-water fisheries, and supporting the long-term future of guiding in Montana.

Swan’s Fly Fishing is based in Livingston, Montana and guides anglers across the Yellowstone River, Paradise Valley spring creeks, the Madison River, and surrounding southwest Montana fisheries. Trips are planned around conditions and experience level, with the goal of fishing the right water on the right day.

Montana Licensed Outfitter #26324 • FFI Certified Casting Instructor • Trout Unlimited Business Member • Guiding for the Future Graduate • Freshwater Partners Ambassador

Professional Affiliations in Montana Fly Fishing

Fly Fishers International

Matt Swan is a Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructor. FFI promotes fly fishing education and maintains professional standards for casting instructors worldwide.

View Matt Swan – FFI Instructor Profile

Trout Unlimited

Swan’s Fly Fishing is proud to be a Trout Unlimited Business Member. TU works to protect, reconnect, and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.

View Swan's Fly Fishing – TU Business Member

Guiding for the Future

Matt Swan is a graduate of the Guiding for the Future program supported by the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana.

Visit Montana

Swan’s Fly Fishing and Montana Classic Boat Tours are listed through the official Montana tourism program operated by the Montana Department of Commerce.

Visit Montana Listing – Swan's Fly Fishing
Visit Montana Listing – Montana Classic Boat Tours

Freshwater Partners

Swan’s Fly Fishing supports the work of Montana Freshwater Partners, a Livingston nonprofit dedicated to restoring and protecting rivers, wetlands, and aquatic ecosystems across Montana.

Waters We Guide

Swan’s Fly Fishing operates from Livingston, Montana and guides anglers on the Yellowstone River, Paradise Valley spring creeks including DePuy’s and Armstrong’s, the Madison River, and nearby freestone rivers like the Boulder and Stillwater.

Waters We Fish

Learn more about guided trips with Swan’s Fly Fishing in Livingston, Montana.

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