Damn Good Cutthroat Trout Fishing Guides In Montana

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 cutthroat trout trips in Montana, and the most popular trips in the area are Yellowstone River Float Trips guided by Jordan, Montana River Fly Trip guided by Dan, and Madison River Float Fishing guided by Dylan.

Our guides in Montana are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for cutthroat trout in Montana as well as lake fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Montana are drift fishing, fly fishing, and wading but artificial lure fishing and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for cutthroat trout in Montana can range anywhere from about $618 to $2,800, but the average price for a half day trip for cutthroat trout in Montana is $972. The average price for a full day trip for cutthroat trout in Montana is $1,797.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for cutthroat trout fishing in Montana is summer, and most anglers book their trips 17 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Montana, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Montana. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Montana.