Damn Good Cutthroat Trout Fishing Guides In The Yellowstone River

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 6 cutthroat trout trips in the Yellowstone River, and the most popular trips in the area are Montana’s Finest Fly Fishing guided by Michael, Finest Fly-Fishing Guides - Bozeman guided by Michael, and Full Day Float (Multiple Rivers) guided by Ennion.

Our guides in the Yellowstone River 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 the Yellowstone River as well as lake fishing.

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

Prices for cutthroat trout in the Yellowstone River can range anywhere from about $550 to $1,499, but the average price for a half day trip for cutthroat trout in the Yellowstone River is $871. The average price for a full day trip for cutthroat trout in the Yellowstone River is $1,177.

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 the Yellowstone River is summer, and most anglers book their trips 18 days in advance.

See here for more information on cutthroat trout fishing licenses in the Yellowstone River, cutthroat trout bag limits, and fishing season regulations for cutthroat trout in the Yellowstone River. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right cutthroat trout rules and regulations in the Yellowstone River.