Damn Good Fly Fishing Guides In Montana

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 36 fly fishing trips in Montana, and the most popular trips in the area are Gallatin River Walk-n-Wade guided by Nate, Multi Boat Madison River Float guided by Nate, and Multi-Night At Stonefly Lodge guided by Dan.

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.

Looking for kid friendly fly fishing guides / fishing lessons in Montana? Check out our beginner and family friendly fly fishing guides in Montana.

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

The most commonly sought after species for fly fishing in Montana are: 1. brown trout, 2. rainbow trout, 3. cutthroat trout, 4. brook trout, and 5. carp.

Prices for fly fishing in Montana can range anywhere from about $608 to $2,800, but the average price for a half day trip for fly fishing in Montana is $939. The average price for a full day trip for fly fishing in Montana is $1,608.

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 to go on a fly fishing trip in Montana is summer, and most anglers book their trips 14 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.