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Lake Fishing Trip in Hebgen Lake

Hebgen Lake Full-Day Jet Boat

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1 - 2 People From $375 / person

River Fishing Trip in Yellowstone National Park

Firehole River Walk-n-Wade In Yellowstone

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River Fishing Trip in Gallatin Gateway

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Madison River Walk-n-Wade In Yellowstone

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River Fishing Trip in Big Sky

Half Day Walk And Wade

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1 - 3 People From $142 / person

Most Popular Types of Trips in Hebgen Lake

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Wade your way into the water with your guide and get ready for an action-packed day of Yellowstone Park fishing from one of the best guides around! On this fly-fishing trip, you'll be wading into the Gibbon River from the grounds within Yellowstone National Park to target some Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout Cutthroat Trout, and Arctic Grayling. The Gibbon River is easily accessible and walk-n-wade friendly for all ages. This is a smaller stream with notable features such as meandering meadows, cascading falls, and timbered seclusion. In the summer months, you can spend a day wading and expect smaller wild Rainbow and Brown Trout looking to eat a terrestrial. The fall months are the best time to fish for larger run-up rainbows and browns averaging 16″-20″. On these full-day excursions, your guide will wade you into the river from one of the Yellowstone Park access points. From here, your guide will give you some expert fly-fishing tips and let you try your luck. Whether you're new to fly fishing or not, Your guide is eager to teach and will get some fish on your line! Regardless of where you are staying – Bozeman, Ennis, Cameron, Helena, Livingston, West Yellowstone, or Fort Smith, Montana – We have you covered. Your guide(s) will be able to pick you up at your vacation rental, lodge, hotel, campsite, or the airport. If your place of lodging is out of the way, just meet your guide at a convenient location for your day(s) on the water. Your guide will provide all the rods, reels, flies, and tippet you need to get out on the water and catch some fish. They will even have a tasty lunch for all guests. Let them know when booking if you will need to rent waders and wading boots, which they will provide at an additional cost. You will also need to purchase a special Yellowstone National Park fishing license (no state license is required) and pay a $20 entrance fee to enter the park. A hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and a rain jacket are recommended. Enjoy your day out on the water with your guide! **We have several listings for wade fishing trips at nearby locations in the Bozeman / Yellowstone National Park area. They want you to have the best experience possible, so if the fishing is better in another lake or river, they may recommend another location. Whether you want to stick with this spot or hear about other spots, feel free to book your wade fishing trip on this listing, and they will get in contact with you about the details!** Read More

River Fishing Trip in Yellowstone National Park

Gibbon River Walk-n-Wade In Yellowstone

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1 - 2 People From $325 / person

Wade your way into the water with one of our guides and get ready for an action-packed day of Yellowstone Park fishing from one of the best guides around! On this fly-fishing trip you'll be wading into the Gallatin River from the grounds within Yellowstone National Park to target some Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. Open to fishing from Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through October 31st, the Gallatin River is a cold, high-elevation, freestone river with grassy meadows, thick willow banks, pocket water, healthy trout, and little to no crowds. This section won't have as many fish per mile as other rivers closer to Bozeman, but it makes up for this with fish size, incredible scenery, and low fishing traffic. Bears and moose have been spotted around here, so be sure to bring some bear spray! On these full-day excursions, your guide(s) will wade you into the river from one of the Yellowstone Park access points. From here, your guides will give you some expert fly-fishing tips and let you try your luck. Whether you're new to fly fishing or not, your guide is eager to teach and will get some fish on your line! Regardless of where you are staying – Bozeman, Ennis, Cameron, Helena, Livingston, West Yellowstone, or Fort Smith, Montana – We have you covered. Your guide(s) will be able to pick you up at your vacation rental, lodge, hotel, campsite, or the airport. If your place of lodging is out of the way, just meet your guide at a convenient location for your day(s) on the water. Your guide will provide all the rods, reels, flies, and tippet you need to get out on the water and catch some fish. They will even have a tasty lunch for all guests. Let them know when booking if you will need to rent waders and wading boots, which they will provide at an additional cost. You will also need to purchase a Yellowstone National Park fishing license (no state license is required) and pay a $20 entrance fee to enter the park. A hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and a rain jacket are recommended. Enjoy your day out on the water with your guide! **We have several listings for wade fishing trips at nearby locations in the Bozeman / Yellowstone National Park area. They want you to have the best experience possible, so if the fishing is better in another lake or river, they may recommend another location. Whether you want to stick with this spot or hear about other spots, feel free to book your wade fishing trip on this listing, and they will get in contact with you about the details!** Read More

River Fishing Trip in Gallatin Gateway

Gallatin River Walk-n-Wade In Yellowstone

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Float your way on the water with one of our experienced guides and get ready for an action-packed day of Montana fishing from one of the best guides around! On this fly-fishing trip, you'll be floating down the Madison River to target some Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. The Madison River hosts wild Rainbow and Brown trout ranging in size from 10″ to 28″ at an average length of 18″. The Fall spawning run out of Hebgen Lake will give you some of the best fish. In October through November, expect to see big Browns and Rainbows averaging 19 inches with the occasional 28″ Brown Trout. If you go fishing out here in the fall, be ready for winter conditions, where temperatures can drop below zero on any given day. On this half or full-day excursion, your guide will row you where you need to be in a maneuverable drift boat as you take in the beautiful scenery. From here, he'll give you some of his expert fly-fishing tips and let you try your luck. Drift boats allow anglers to cover a larger area and access places that may be unsafe for wading. Whether you're new to fly fishing or not, your guide is eager to teach and will get some fish on your line! Regardless of where you are staying – Bozeman, Ennis, Cameron, Helena, Livingston, West Yellowstone, or Fort Smith, Montana – Nate has you covered. He or another one of his guides will be able to pick you up at your vacation rental, lodge, hotel, campsite, or the airport. If your place of lodging is out of the way, just meet your guide at a convenient location for your day(s) on the water. Your guide will provide all the rods, reels, flies, and tippet you need to get out on the water and catch some fish. They will even have a tasty lunch for all guests. Let us know when booking if you will need to rent waders and wading boots, which he will provide at an additional cost. All you need to bring is a valid Montana Fishing license. A hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and a rain jacket are recommended. Enjoy your day out on the water with one of our guides! **We have several listings for float trips at nearby locations in the Bozeman / Yellowstone National Park area. They want you to have the best experience possible, so if the fishing is better in another lake or river, they may recommend another location. Whether you want to stick with this spot or hear about other spots, feel free to book your float trip on this listing, and they will get in contact with you about the details!** Read More

River Fishing Trip in Madison River

Multi Boat Madison River Float

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1 - 6 People From $325 / person

Wade your way into the water with Ennion for a memorable day of Big Sky fly fishing! Big Sky is well known for its hundreds of miles of Trout-filled waterways, which is why fly fishers are always flocking to this scenic hotspot. On this half or full-day trip, Ennion will wade you into one of these productive rivers such as the Madison, Yellowstone, Beaverhead, Bighole or Missouri where you'll be targeting Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout. From here he'll give you some of his expert fly-fishing tips and let you try your luck. These rivers are great for throwing your first fly casts or honing in your skills on a relaxing day of river fishing. Whether you're new to fly fishing or not, Ennion will give you some helpful pointers to help get some fish on your line! Ennion will provide all rods, reels, flies, transportation to and from the river, snacks and non alcoholic beverages. Let him know when booking if you will need to rent waders and wading boots, which he will provide at an additional cost. All you need to bring is a valid Montana Fishing License. A hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and a rain jacket are recommended. Come enjoy the beautiful mountain waters with Ennion! Read More

River Fishing Trip in Big Sky

Half Day Walk And Wade

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1 - 3 People From $142 / person

Wade your way into the water with one of our guides and get ready for an action-packed day of Yellowstone Park fishing from one of the best guides around! On this fly-fishing trip, you'll be wading into the Madison River from the grounds within Yellowstone National Park to target some Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. The Madison River hosts wild Rainbow and Brown trout ranging in size from 10″ to 28″ at an average length of 18″. The Fall spawning run out of Hebgen Lake will give you some of the best fish. In October through November, expect to see big Browns and Rainbows averaging 19 inches with the occasional 28″ Brown Trout. If you go fishing out here in the fall, be ready for winter conditions, where temperatures can drop below zero on any given day. The Madison River in Yellowstone National Park opens to fishing on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend each year and stays open through October 31 each year. We recommend waiting until the river clears up in early-mid June. Once the conditions are favorable, you can take advantage of the famous salmon fly hatch to catch a nice Brown Trout on a dry fly. Some other hatches that may be more productive depending on the day include Pale Morning Duns, Baetis, and Caddis. Your guide will quickly figure out which one the fish are targeting when you fish with him! On these full-day excursions, your guide will wade you into the river from one of the Yellowstone Park access points. From here, your guide will give you some expert fly-fishing tips and let you try your luck. Whether you're new to fly fishing or not, your guide is eager to teach and will get some fish on your line! Regardless of where you are staying – Bozeman, Ennis, Cameron, Helena, Livingston, West Yellowstone, or Fort Smith, Montana – We have you covered. Your guide(s) will be able to pick you up at your vacation rental, lodge, hotel, campsite, or the airport. If your place of lodging is out of the way, just meet your guide at a convenient location for your day(s) on the water. Your guide will provide all the rods, reels, flies, and tippet you need to get out on the water and catch some fish. They will even have a tasty lunch for all guests. Let them know when booking if you will need to rent waders and wading boots, which they will provide at an additional cost. You will also need to purchase a special Yellowstone National Park fishing license (no state license is required) and pay a $20 entrance fee to enter the park. A hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and a rain jacket are recommended. Enjoy your day out on the water with your guide! **We have several listings for wade fishing trips at nearby locations in the Bozeman / Yellowstone National Park area. They want you to have the best experience possible, so if the fishing is better in another lake or river, they may recommend another location. Whether you want to stick with this spot or hear about other spots, feel free to book your wade fishing trip on this listing, and they will contact you about the details!** Read More

River Fishing Trip in West Yellowstone

Madison River Walk-n-Wade In Yellowstone

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1 - 2 People From $250 / person
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Get ready for an action-packed day of Montana fly fishing when you join Jordan and float your way down the mighty Yellowstone River with one of the most experienced guides in Southwest Montana. On this fly-fishing trip, you'll be floating down the Yellowstone River on a 4 or 8-hour stretch anywhere from Gardiner to Livingston, targeting Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Native Cutthroat and Cut bows. Jordan is a great teacher and can cater his trips to groups of all experience levels. He and his guides will provide everything you need for your trip, including rods, reels, tackle, flies, a fully stocked cooler and sage advice! All you need to bring are weather-appropriate clothes (a rain jacket's always a good idea), eye protection (preferably polarized sunglasses), and a great attitude! Read More

River Fishing Trip in Emigrant

Yellowstone River Float Trips

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Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Guide in Hebgen Lake

What are the best fishing trips in Hebgen Lake?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 9 trip in Hebgen Lake: Hebgen Lake Full-Day Jet Boat guided by Nate.

Our guides in Hebgen Lake are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 2414 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

Another popular city nearby for booking a charter is West Yellowstone.

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What types of fishing trips are common in Hebgen Lake?

River fishing is the most popular in Hebgen Lake as well as lake fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Hebgen Lake are: 1. brown trout, 2. rainbow trout, and 3. cutthroat trout.

The most common fishing techniques in Hebgen Lake are fly fishing, wading, and drift fishing.

How much does a Hebgen Lake fishing trip cost?

in Hebgen Lake prices can range anywhere from an affordable $325 to $1,950, but the average price for a half day trip in Hebgen Lake is $578. The average price for a full day trip in Hebgen Lake is $911.

What month is best for fishing in Hebgen Lake?

The most popular season for fishing in Hebgen Lake is summer, and most anglers book their trips 8 days in advance.

Do I need a Hebgen Lake fishing license and what are the bag limits in Hebgen Lake?

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

Popular Types of Fishing In Hebgen Lake

Hebgen Lake fishing charters offer a variety of options for anglers of all levels. The most common types of fishing charters include fly fishing, spin fishing, and ice fishing.

Fly fishing is a popular choice for those looking for a more challenging and rewarding experience. The Madison River, which flows into Hebgen Lake, is known for its world-class fly fishing. Spin fishing is a great option for beginners or those who prefer a more relaxed fishing experience.

Ice fishing is a unique and exciting way to fish in the winter months. Hebgen Lake is a popular destination for ice fishing, with charters taking anglers to landmarks such as the Madison Arm and Grayling Bay.

The most common fish to catch in Hebgen Lake include rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and arctic grayling. The type of fish you can catch will depend on the type of fishing charter you choose.

No matter what type of fishing charter you choose, you're sure to have an unforgettable experience on Hebgen Lake. So grab your gear and get ready to reel in some big ones!

The Best Places To Fish In Hebgen Lake

Hebgen Lake in Montana is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. With its crystal-clear waters and abundance of fish species, it's no wonder why. Here are some of the best places to fish in Hebgen Lake, Montana:

1. Madison Arm: This area is known for its excellent trout fishing, with rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout all present. Fishing charters are available for those who want to explore the deeper waters.

2. Grayling Arm: Grayling Arm is a great spot for fly fishing, with plenty of grayling and cutthroat trout to be caught. Fishing charters can take you to the best spots and provide expert guidance.

3. South Fork: The South Fork of the Madison River flows into Hebgen Lake and is a prime spot for catching rainbow and brown trout. Fishing charters can take you up the river for a more secluded fishing experience.

4. North Shore: The North Shore of Hebgen Lake is a popular spot for shore fishing, with easy access and plenty of fish to be caught. Fishing charters can also take you out on the lake for a more adventurous experience.

5. West Yellowstone: Just a short drive from Hebgen Lake, West Yellowstone is a great spot for fishing the Madison River and its tributaries. Fishing charters are available for those who want to explore the area's many fishing opportunities.

Other Things To Do In Hebgen Lake

While Hebgen Lake fishing charters are a popular attraction, there are plenty of other things to do in the area. Take a scenic drive through Yellowstone National Park, just a short distance away, and witness the beauty of Old Faithful and the Grand Prismatic Spring. For a more adventurous experience, go on a guided horseback ride through the stunning Montana wilderness. If you're looking for a relaxing day, visit the nearby hot springs or take a dip in Hebgen Lake's crystal-clear waters. For a taste of local culture, check out the Museum of the Rockies or attend a rodeo at the nearby arena. Whatever your interests, Hebgen Lake and its surrounding areas offer endless opportunities for adventure and exploration.

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