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Guided float trips · Montana

Fish Montana's best water with a guide who knows it.

Half day, full day and private drift boat trips for every level. See open dates and book your seats in about two minutes.

From $325per angler
25%deposit holds your seats
$0booking fees
All gearrods, flies, life jackets

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Three ways to spend a day on the river

Every trip includes a licensed guide, a drift boat, all the gear and flies. Prices are the price: no fees added at checkout.

Half day float on a Montana river
4 hoursJoin solo or bring friends

Half day float

$325 per angler

Four hours on the water, morning or afternoon. A great first float, or a quick evening hatch after work.

Great for: First-timers, families, short on time

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Full day float on a Montana river
8 hoursJoin solo or bring friends

Full day float

$425 per angler

A full day drifting the best water we can find for the conditions, with streamside lunch and time to cover miles of river.

Great for: Anglers who want the whole river

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Private boat on a Montana river
8 hoursUp to 2 anglers

Private boat

$850 per boat

The whole boat is yours. Bring a partner or a friend and set the pace, the water and the plan with your guide.

Great for: Couples, friends, special occasions

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Book in two minutes

No phone tag. No waiting for a reply.

See real availability and lock in your date right here, any time of day.

  1. 1
    Pick a dateOpen dates show up instantly, with seats left for each start time.
  2. 2
    Choose your tripHalf day, full day or the whole boat to yourselves.
  3. 3
    Pay a 25% depositThe balance is charged automatically 7 days before your trip.
  4. 4
    Get everything by emailConfirmation, calendar invite, waiver link and a reminder before you fish.
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When to come

Every season fishes differently

We fish from the first spring hatches until the browns go deep in the fall. Here is what to expect.

Fall streamers

Oct 25 to Nov 30

Big browns chase streamers before winter. Crisp mornings, golden cottonwoods and empty water.

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Spring

Apr 1 to Jun 14

Skwala and blue-winged olive hatches, then salmonflies as the water warms. Fewer boats, hungry fish.

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Summer

Jun 15 to Sep 15

Long days, caddis and hoppers. Early starts beat the heat; evenings bring the best dry-fly fishing.

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Book with confidence

Plans change. We make it easy.

Weather? Move in one tap

If conditions are unsafe, we email you a link to pick a new date, or get your money back.

Small deposit, no surprises

25% today. The balance is charged 7 days out, and you get a receipt every time.

Waivers done before you arrive

Everyone in your group signs online from their phone, so we can launch on time.

Change your trip yourself

Every confirmation has a link to see your booking, pay, or switch to another open date.

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What's included

Show up. We handle the rest.

  • Licensed, insured guide who rows, coaches and nets your fish
  • Drift boat and safety gear, including life jackets
  • Rods, reels, flies and leaders matched to the day's hatch
  • Shuttle at the takeout so you finish where you parked
  • Streamside lunch on full day trips

You bring: a Montana fishing license, layers, a rain jacket, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Questions

Good to know before you book

Still wondering about something? See all questions or give us a call.

How do payments work?

A 25% deposit holds your seats. The balance is charged automatically to the same card 7 days before your trip, so there is nothing to remember. There are no booking fees added at checkout.

What happens if the weather is bad?

We fish in most weather; trout do not mind a little rain. If conditions are unsafe (lightning, high winds or blown-out water) we cancel the trip. You will get an email with a link to pick a new date in one tap, or ask for a full refund instead.

I have never fly fished. Is that OK?

Absolutely. Many of our guests are first-timers. Your guide teaches casting, reading water and landing fish from the boat. The half day is a great place to start.

Do I need a fishing license?

Yes. Each angler 16 and older needs a Montana fishing license. You can buy one online from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in a few minutes. We send a reminder before your trip.

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The fish are rising. Your seat is waiting.

Dates fill fast in peak season. Check what's open and hold your spot today.

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