Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Welcome to Montana! We offer guided fly fishing and spin fishing trips on either the river or lake. This is the best way to experience Montana by floating down the river, enjoying the most breathtaking scenery, and working on your skills as an angler. We are centrally located in Ennis, Montana and provide services to nearby Big Sky, Bozeman, West Yellowstone, Three forks, and Virginia City. We operate out of drift boats and rafts and will teach you how to catch fish. Our trips are focused on targeting wild trout. Each trip includes everything needed for fishing (other than a MT fishing license that can be purchased online at ols.fwp.mt.gov). Rods, tackle, water, shore lunch, and transportation to and from meeting location.

We recommend bringing a jacket and or rain coat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Weather can be variable all year, but most trips in the summer are shorts and sandals and beach wear. Our main focus on all trips is to have fun and catch fish. We want to make your vacation memorable and fun and will go the extra mile to make sure your day fishing with us is up to expectation.

Trip options:
8 Hour full day fly fishing or spin fishing
4 Hour half day fly fishing or spin fishing
1.5 hour scenic float. Evening scenic floats are also available from 6-9 pm

Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Waders

Wader rentals are available.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 30 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	2 Hours	4 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$230.00	$552.00	$747.00
2 People	$230.00	$552.00	$747.00
3 People (Second Boat)	$460.00	$1,104.00	$1,494.00
4 People (Second Boat)	$460.00	$1,104.00	$1,494.00

Pay 50% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Dylan R.

Outfitter

Talkative

Instructional

Quality

Comfortable

Beginner Oriented

Laid-back

Hi I'm Dylan, owner and operator. We specialize in fun family friendly fly fishing and spin fishing trips around Bozeman, Ennis, Bigsky, West Yellowstone, and Three Forks. Our home base is located in Ennis, MT on the famous Madison River. We spend our mornings, days, and sometimes nights, fishing these local rivers and lakes in search of wild trout and a relaxing fun day on the water. There is no better way to spend a...

About Your Guide

Dylan R.

Outfitter

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Red Fish in Louisianna!

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Beijing Beef made with Elk meat

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Red Fish in Louisianna!

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Beijing Beef made with Elk meat

What’s your favorite band?

Turnpike Troubadours

What’s your favorite movie?

Black Sheep

What’s your favorite sports team?

Black hawks

What’s your drink of choice?

anything on the river is a good choice!

What was your last halloween costume?

nun

What do you want for Christmas this year?

a fishing trip to the Bahamas

How did you get started guiding?

started fishing in montana when I was 5 and the rest is history!

What makes you different from other guides?

I grew up here! I've been fishing this area since I was a kid and love to show the best spots and best tactics to people new to the area. I am also very patient, because when someone finally gets the hang of it, that's what makes my day!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Bozeman, Montana

Areas Fished

Madison River
Yellowstone River
Jefferson River
Ennis Lake
Harrison Lake Campground
Gallatin River

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Madison River Float Fishing

Boat Type: Drift Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Ro
Year Built: 2017
Boat Length: 16'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Drift Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Ro
Year Built: 2017
Boat Length: 16'

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Waders

Wader rentals are available.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 30 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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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

Artificial Lure Fishing
Drift Fishing
Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Sight Casting
Wading
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Layers of clothing, jacket, rain coat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and personal items needed for the day

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. Dylan 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 30 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 30 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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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.