GRG: Montana Fly Fishing Shop and Guide Service
Gallatin River Guides in Big Sky is home to honest fishing info, guided fly fishing trips and instruction on the waters of Montana and Yellowstone Park, renowned customer service, and the gear you need for near and far.
Big Sky, Montana Fishing Trips and Vacations. Rivers we fish:
- Missouri
Missouri River flow: 4220 cfs
The Mighty Mo, a river that thinks it’s a spring creek. Don’t be fooled by the slow current and peaceful surroundings, my friend: This is big water with lots of big fish. Read more.
- Spring Creeks
Year-round hatches. Stalking sipping trout. And scenery to die for — that is fishing the spring creeks with Gallatin River Guides. We love these waters and guide them regularly. Read more.
- Upper Madison
Upper Madison River flow: 1200 cfs
Famous fly fishing waters. Our guides love this water for its beauty, it’s dry fly fishing, and it’s technicality. Caddis, stoneflies, mayflies, and midges dominate this river, making for hungry and happy trout. Read more.
- Lower Madison
Lower Madison River flow: 1830 cfs
Float fishing abounds on this local river. Thirty minutes from our shop and offering hatches of caddis, mayflies, and stoneflies, this is a great beginners river holding some big fish for those looking for a challenge. Read more.
- Gallatin
Gallatin River flow: 2610 cfs
Big Sky Montana’s home water. Fly fish right out our back door. With over 3,500 trout per mile, this river is why we are here. Fish it with us and discover it’s treasures and it’s secrets. Read more.
- Yellowstone
Yellowstone River flow: 10100 cfs
Home to four species of trout, some of which are trophy brown trout and many of which are native Yellowstone cutthroat. Near Livingston and Yellowstone Park we fish this beautiful river. Read more.
- Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is home to several streams that feature native Yellowstone Cutthroat trout. Slough Creek, Pelican Creek, the Lamar, Gardiner, and Yellowstone rivers all harbor these beautiful, easy-going fish. But, be ready, because they may be easy-going, but they’re ready for a tussle once caught. Read more.
Fishing is what we do. And been doing it right for nearly 30 years.
Gallatin River Guides is Big Sky's year-round fishing-only shop and outfitter serving the Gallatin, the Madison, and Yellowstone National Park. We fish a ton. Period. Fishing is what we do - not skiing, not biking, not backpacking. We do one thing and we do it well. From beginner to expert, from the Madison to the spring creeks, GRG is your source for fly fishing in Big Sky.
Where We're Fishing Now
- Gallatin: Possibly canyon.
- Upper Madison: 3$ Bridge.
- Lower Madison: Hike Beartrap.
- Yellowstone: Maybe.
Montana Trout Tours
Want the best of Montana in one week? We’ve teamed up with Montana Fishing Outfitters to offer the 406OnTheFly Trout Tour. It’s two or three days of float fishing the fantastic Missouri River. Then it’s a quick trip down to Bozeman/Livingston and a float on the Yellowstone or Madison Rivers plus a day or two in Yellowstone Park or on the spring creeks. Or you can do it in reverse order, whatever is more convenient, the fish certainly won’t care. Contact us for more info.
Spring Savings on Gear
Looking for a deal on some Simms technical outerwear? Heard about the new Nautilus FWX reel? Curious about the Sage ONE Elite? Patagonia groupie? You’ve come to the right place. Visit us in person, call, or click and you’ll see we are clearing out our winter inventory to get ready for the summer slam. Our spring hours are seven days a week, 10ish to 5ish, but GallatinRiverGuidesFlyshop.com is open 24/7.
Summer's Coming; Get Ready
It’s spring here in Montana, which is a relief after a long winter season. The snow has mostly turned to rain, green grass and buds are popping everywhere, and we’ve got our flip-flops on! But, before we know it the Blue Winged Olives will give way to Salmonflies and then clear water and then it’s full-on summer. Our top guides are now getting booked for summer and lodging is going fast, too. Book now to get your favorite guides, and visit our lodging page today to get your choice spots.
