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      Lodging Packages

      Choose from Montana's largest selection of fishing and lodging packages.  Options include unique fishing lodges, exclusive ranch stays, riverside vacation rentals, and affordable hotel packages.

    • Overnight River Trips
      Overnight River Trips

      Maximize your time on the water and make great memories on one of our deluxe overnight river camping trips.  Imagine floating into a deluxe camp on one of our private ranches or permitted islands where cold beverages and tasty appetizers await.  We take care of all the gear and you just sit back and relax after arriving in camp.

    • Horse Pack Trips
      Horse Pack Trips

      Experience the wilds of Montana on a multi-day horse pack adventure.  Experience some of the lower 48's most remote fisheries

    • Day Trips
      Day Trips

      If you just have a day or two to spare, day trips are a great way to experience Montana's legendary fisheries. We offer both full and half day options.

    • Corporate Trips
      Corporate Trips

      Build lasting relationships with your best clients or reward your key employees with one of our custom built corporate fishing retreats.  We will help you hand pick the perfect lodge, design a great fishing program and help coordinate all logistics from airport transfers to meeting

    • Global Travel
      Destination Travel

      Explore the world's most amazing fisheries with our destination travel program. Let us answer all of your questions and help you choose exceptional lodges including Patagonia, New Zealand, Alaska the Carribean and more.

    Choose from Montana's most comprehensive selection of fly fishing trips.  Options include diverse lodging packages, camping trips, wilderness horse pack expeditions, day trips and world wide travel.

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    • Fishing Lodges
      Fishing Lodges

      Enjoy unique accommodations right on the water.  Lodge packages include all meals and guided fishing so you can sit back, relax and enjoy a great fly fishing vacation

    • Hotel Packages
      Hotel Packages

      Enjoy great fishing and keep your costs in check with one of our hotel packages.  We pick you up each day at the hotel and in the evenings you can enjoy fun western towns like Bozeman and Livingston

    • Vacation Rentals
      Vacation Rentals

      Browse our large network of vacation homes and cabins that are either on the water or centrally located to great fishing

    Let us help you build the perfect lodging and fishing package.  Options include all inclusive fishing lodges, convenient hotel packages and unique river front vacation cabins and homes.  

  • Home Waters
    • Rivers
      Montana Rivers

      Montana is home to some of the most productive wild trout rivers on the planet.  Choose from over 20 fabled blue ribbon rivers that we target.

    • Ranch Waters
      Ranch Waters

      Get away from it all on our extensive network of private access waters.  Enjoy lightly fished streams and trophy lakes on one our exclusive ranch leases

    • Spring Creeks
      Spring Creeks

      Spring creeks offer the ultimate challenge in the fly fishing world.  Montana Angler guides fish the famous Livingston creeks in addition to several other spring creeks on some of our exclusive ranch leases.

    • Lakes
      Lakes

      Site cast to trophy trout cruising the shallows of several productive lakes.  This technical match the hatch fishing produces big results.

    • Yellowstone Park
      Yellowstone Park

      The rivers, streams and lakes of Yellowstone National Park hold a special place in the hearts of many anglers.  Montana Angler holds a federal permit to guide our guests on these legendary waters

    Fish over 20 legendary Montana rivers across multiple valleys or get off the beaten path on our exclusive private access ranch leases

  • Learn
    • When to come
      When to come

      Fishing changes by the week in Montana.  Read about the seasonal patterns in our fisheries.  Not all locations fish well every month but there is always something peaking on any given week.

    • Weather
      Weather

      Weather in the Northern Rockies can be fickle and it is always a good idea to come prepared regardless of the season.  Read about average temperatures and weather patterns month by month

    • Equipment guide
      Equipment guide

      Most of our trips include rods, flies and we rent waders.  Many avid anglers, however, enjoy bringing their own gear.  Here are our recommendations for rods, lines, flies, tippet, waders and more.

    • Travel Info
      Travel Info

      Information related to travelling to Montana: which airports to fly into, major towns, etc.

    • Packing Lists
      Packing Lists

      Helpful checklists to make sure you include the proper clothing and gear for your Montana fishing trip

    • Fishing licenses
      Fishing licenses

      Information on rates for Montana and Yellowstone National Park fishing licenses.  A link to purchase your Montana license online is also provided

    • FAQ
      FAQ

      Frequently asked questions related to fly fishing in Montana and about our fishing trips and packages

    • About Us
      About Us

      Montana Angler is a family run business that prides itself on working with the best guides and lodging options in Montana

    • Testimonials
      About Us

      Read what our guests have to say about our trips and learn why we are rated #1 in Trip Advisor and have a 5 star average on our Orvis reviews

    • Rates and Terms
      Rates and Terms

      Rates and terms for some of our standard trips.  For pricing on lodging packages visit each individual package for rates, inclusions and exclusions.

    Plan for your Montana fishing trip. Find out when to come, what equipment to bring, browse blog articles, and more

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Montana fishing rivers
Montana fishing rivers

Sample over 20 of Montana's most productive wild trout rivers

Rivers

Montana Fly Fishing Rivers, Spring Creeks and Lakes

Montana is home to some of the best fly fishing rivers, spring creeks and lakes on Earth. The amazing diversity of wild trout waters ensures that there is destination to match nearly all interest and skill levels. The vast variety of waters and hundreds of miles of blue ribbon rivers and streams within a short drive helps to spread anglers out and ensures that there is always a "hot river" to visit. Montana Angler outfitters hold several special federal and state permits for fishing restricted waters.  In addition we have an extensive private ranch fishing program that allows out guests to access over 100 miles of secluded and lightly fished streams and lakes.

Private streams Montana

Explore unique waters on several large ranches

Ranch Waters
world famous spring creeks Montana

Test your skills on technical gin clear spring creeks

Spring Creeks
ponds and lakes for trophy trout Montana

Site cast to trophy trout on prolific stillwaters

Lakes
fly fishing yellowstone national park

Explore the classic waters of Yellowstone Park

Yellowstone Park

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