Rivers we Fish
The Flathead River
A day on the Flathead River with Flathead Fly Fishing Guides is relaxed, scenic, and fun. You meet your guide in the morning, step into a comfortable drift boat, and push off into clear mountain water. As you float downstream, your guide helps with casting, choosing flies, and putting you in the best spots to catch trout. The pace is easy—plenty of fishing, plenty of views, and a chance to enjoy one of Montana’s most beautiful rivers. By the end of the day, you’ve covered miles of water and shared a memorable Montana experience.
- Half or full days
- cold drinks and all gear provided
- What you need: fishing license, layered clothing, sunglasses
The Missouri River
The Missouri River, most often accessed near Craig and downstream of Helena, is widely regarded as one of the best trout streams in the country. As a stable tailwater with exceptionally high trout densities, it consistently produces wild rainbow and brown trout that not only come in impressive numbers but also reach notable size. Dependable hatches—PMDs, caddis, tricos, and midges—make it a favorite for anglers who enjoy technical, rewarding dry-fly and nymph fishing. We offer full-day float trips on the Missouri, ideal for those seeking a high-quality, high-volume trout experience.
- Half or full days
- cold drinks and all gear provided
- What you need: fishing license, layered clothing, sunglasses
The South Fork of the Flathead
The South Fork flows through the remote wilderness of the Bob Marshall Wilderness and is considered one of the best dry-fly fishing rivers in the country. This is true backcountry water—crystal clear, lightly pressured, and home to abundant native westslope cutthroat trout. Golden stoneflies, caddis, mayflies, and a variety of terrestrials keep the fish feeding actively through summer. We offer day floats as well as walk and wade trips based out of the Diamond R Lodge, giving anglers access to world-class wilderness dry-fly fishing without the need for a multi-day backcountry trip—perfect for those seeking solitude, scenery, and consistent surface action in one of Montana’s most pristine settings.
Under Montana Outfitter #54477
- Half or full days
- lunch, cold drinks and all gear provided
- What you need: fishing license, layered clothing, sunglasses