MONTANA FISHING GUIDE BASED IN LIVINGSTON
WHY FISH WITH SWAN’S FLY FISHING
• Year-round guide service based in Livingston, MT
• Specialists on the Yellowstone River, Paradise Valley spring creeks, and the Madison
• Winter ice-fishing exclusively on Harrison Reservoir
• Patient instruction, family-friendly trips, and clear teaching that builds confidence
• Easy access to Livingston, Bozeman, Paradise Valley, and Yellowstone National Park
OUR MONTANA FISHING GUIDES
Our guide team is based in Livingston, Montana and fishes the Yellowstone River, the Paradise Valley spring creeks, the Madison River, and nearby freestones. We guide year-round and offer winter ice-fishing exclusively on Harrison Reservoir. Every day is built around patient instruction, local knowledge, and helping anglers feel confident on Montana water.
MATT SWAN
Matt has guided full-time across the Lower 48 for more than twenty-five years, from Appalachian trout streams to western freestones and tailwaters. Since settling in Southwest Montana, he has become a dedicated Yellowstone River and Paradise Valley spring creek watershed specialist, focusing on reading water, seasonal changes, and teaching anglers how to fish technical currents with clarity and confidence.
He is an FFI Casting Instructor and a graduate of FOAM’s Guiding for the Future program. Matt guides year-round and also leads winter ice-fishing trips on Harrison Reservoir, bringing decades of broad fishing experience into both warm- and cold-season guiding. His calm, steady instruction makes every day productive and approachable for beginners and seasoned anglers alike.
BILL SCHOONOVER
Bill brings a steady, patient approach to guiding on the Yellowstone River, the Madison River, and nearby tributaries. Anglers appreciate his ability to explain tactics clearly and help them develop a confident casting and presentation rhythm in a relaxed, comfortable setting.
Bill is also part of our winter program, guiding ice-fishing trips on Harrison Reservoir. He helps anglers understand ice conditions, structure, and cold-season fish behavior, making him a well-rounded year-round guide for anyone looking to explore Montana water more deeply.
MATT KELLY
Matt Kelly offers a thoughtful, adaptable guiding style across the Yellowstone River, the Madison River, and regional freestones. His communication is clear and calm, helping anglers settle into an easy, natural pace with casting, mending, and on-water decision-making.
Matt also guides winter ice-fishing on Harrison Reservoir, where he is experienced in reading depth, structure, and winter fish movement. His familiarity with the Livingston area’s fisheries throughout the seasons makes him an approachable and well-rounded year-round guide.
CHRIS GERONO
Chris is a highly experienced guide with decades on Montana and Idaho waters. As an FFI Casting Instructor, he is known for technical, easy-to-understand teaching that helps anglers refine casting, mending, and presentation in a way that clicks quickly.
Chris guides on the Yellowstone River, the Madison River, and regional freestones, blending deep experience with a friendly, calm presence. His days on the water are ideal for anglers who want to sharpen technique, troubleshoot their form, or better understand the mechanics behind effective river fishing.