Montana River Fly Trip

NEW Twin Bridges, MT 1 - 2 People 24 - 96 Hours From $620 Trip #254
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About Your Trip

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Head out with Dan, aka "Rooster," for an action-packed overnight fishing trip in Twin Bridges, Montana! This area of Southwest Montana is home of the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby, Madison, and Jefferson Rivers. Experience world-class fly fishing, accommodations, fly shop, and guides located in the heart of Montana's Blue Ribbon Trout Country!

Rooster and his team's goal is simple, to give you an experience you will never forget. With the best in the business Montana...

About Your Trip

Head out with Dan, aka "Rooster," for an action-packed overnight fishing trip in Twin Bridges, Montana! This area of Southwest Montana is home of the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby, Madison, and Jefferson Rivers. Experience world-class fly fishing, accommodations, fly shop, and guides located in the heart of Montana's Blue Ribbon Trout Country!

Rooster and his team's goal is simple, to give you an experience you will never forget. With the best in the business Montana fly fishing guides, they have packages for all anglers. Stay at the Stonefly Inn, bring your fly rod, your buddy or spouse, and do a self-guided trip and they are happy to point you in the right direction.

Rooster and his team consists of a very diverse, seasoned guide staff - one that has been cultivated over the last 15 years. Whether you are a beginner or experienced angler, they make sure to pair you up accordingly. While everyone has their niche - these guides have a very good sense of teamwork and will stop at nothing to make certain you walk away a better fisherman than when you arrived.

The Rivers:

- Big Hole River: Over 100 miles of freestone water, fishing well from April to November.
- Beaverhead River: A top tailwater with big browns, dry fly action, and stable flows year-round.
- Madison River: Rooster’s go-to for its incredible trout numbers and consistent summer flows.
- Jefferson River: A hidden gem formed by the confluence of the Big Hole, Beaverhead, and Ruby.
- Ruby River: A "sleeper" fishery with 40+ miles of twisting trout water and great access.

Fishing Seasons:

- Spring (April-June): Variable weather with hungry trout—pack layers, waders, and raingear.
- Summer (June-September): Hot days, cool mornings, and epic fishing. Don’t forget a light rain jacket for afternoon storms.
- Fall (September-November): Cooler weather, hopper action, and perfect wader conditions.

Lodging at The Stonefly Inn:

Stay in cozy, renovated cabins with farm-to-table meals prepared by an onsite chef. Enjoy a screened porch, outdoor fireplace, and access to the fly shop for any gear needs. The all-inclusive package includes lodging, meals, guided fishing, flies, rods, reels, and tackle.

**Rod, Line and Fly Recommendations:**

Rooster and his gang strongly recommend a 9ft or 9.5ft, 6 weight rod. A 5 weight will do almost anything a 6 will, but you might have to work harder to get the fly to the fish in the wind. And yes, the wind has been known to blow out in the Rocky Mountains!

They prefer WF lines. Their favorites are the Scientific Anglers Sharkwave and Trout Stalker. When it comes to leaders, anything 7.5ft 2,3 & 4X class will work fine.

When you fish with them, the flies are included in your package, and they have plenty of them. Their guides carry hundreds if not thousands of the patterns that work on their local waters and their shop bins are fully stocked with tried and true flies. If you want to bring your own, you can rarely go wrong with these:

1. Chubby Chernobyl – Peach, Orange, Purple, Tan, size 6-12
2. Prince Nymph – tungsten beads are better, CDC Collars are great, size 12-16
3. Pat’s Stone – Tan, Brown, Black and Olive, size 4-12
4. Pheasant tail – Tungsten, no flashback, size 12-20

Montana Fishing License:

A conservation and fishing license is required. Purchase online before your trip for faster access to the water.

Food & Drink:

Enjoy gourmet meals and wine with dinner. Guests are welcome to bring their favorite beer or spirits from the nearby liquor store to share around the campfire.

Whether you're chasing big browns on hoppers, exploring secluded waters, or soaking in Montana’s stunning scenery, this trip will leave you with lifelong memories. Bring your rod, your buddy, or your spouse—and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

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Pricing Matrix

24 hours 2 days 3 days 4 days
1 Person
$620.00
$1,240.00
$1,860.00
$2,480.00
2 People
$620.00
$1,240.00
$1,860.00
$2,480.00
Pay 20% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Rooster L.

Outfitter 37 years of exp.
Charters don't get much better than Captain Dan and his team. Enjoy the chase of catch and release fly fishing for Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Cutthroat Trout fishing storied Montana waterways like the Big Hole River, Beaverhead River, Madison River, Jefferson River, Missouri River, and Ruby River. With over 300 miles of world-renowned Montana fly fishing water within an hour's drive of your cabin, you're gonna want to stay and fish a while!

So...

About Your Guide

Rooster L.

Outfitter 37 years of exp.
Charters don't get much better than Captain Dan and his team. Enjoy the chase of catch and release fly fishing for Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Cutthroat Trout fishing storied Montana waterways like the Big Hole River, Beaverhead River, Madison River, Jefferson River, Missouri River, and Ruby River. With over 300 miles of world-renowned Montana fly fishing water within an hour's drive of your cabin, you're gonna want to stay and fish a while!

So with that, welcome to Twin Bridges, Montana! This area of Southwest Montana is home of the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby, Madison, and Jefferson Rivers. Experience world-class fly fishing, accommodations, full fly shop, and guides located in the heart of Montana's Blue Ribbon Trout Country.

Captain Dan and his crew have two options for your stay in Twin Bridges, Montana. We have the tried and true Stonefly Inn, located on the main street of Twin Bridges, as well as the exclusive Stonefly Lodge, located five miles out of town on the Big Hole River.

Remotely located off the beaten trail in Twin Bridges, Montana, these waters are largely protected from the fishing pressure some of the other areas of the state contend with. In Twin Bridges, you can truly unwind and enjoy your Montana fly fishing vacation along with the solitude and vastness of Southwest Montana. The days are longer, the fish are bigger, and the beer is colder.

Captain Dan and his entire staff are dedicated to providing you a Montana fly fishing vacation that will leave you wanting to return year after year. Thanks to the Stonefly's dedication to homey customer service, their average return ratio hovers around 95% season after season. During your stay, you'll be treated as a personal guest. Rooster's daughters, McCall and Cady, will do their best to impress you with stories of life growing up at the fishing lodge, many of which include the stories of great guests and friends that are the life pulse of The Stonefly.

Captain Dan comes from a Montana fly fishing family, and you can bet you'll be part of it when you are at The Stonefly. After long work days, your hosts love to break bread at the family table together to share stories of the day.

Captain Dan considers it a privilege to share this piece of Montana with those who come to enjoy its beauty. Fill in date, party size, trip duration, and start time above to book and get out there with Captain Dan and Captain Experiences!
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Twin Bridges, Montana
Areas Fished

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
View Full Species Seasonality Chart »
  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

  • Fly Fishing
  • Wading

Everything Else to Know

Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses. Rods, reels, wifi, boat parking, boat wash station, ice, lunches, trash disposal all included. Rate includes cabin and guide fees, terminal tackle, and flies. Lunch is provided.
You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.
This trip is managed by an outfitter. Rooster will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.
In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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