Everything You Need For The Greatest Fly Fishing Experience In Montana
Gallatin River Guides - Over 40 Years Of Fly Fishing Experience
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced angler, we have a trip for you!
Our location is ideal for Montana fly fishing adventures. We fish during all four seasons - even in the winter! We also fish the best hatches at the best times so you know when you fish with us, you’ll have the time of your life!
All of our guide trips are private. All trips are one to one or two to one guest to guide ratios! If you have a party larger than 2 people we would be happy to arrange multiple guides for your group!
Our goal is for you to go fishing and have fun - not to spend time reading the fine print. Our guided fly fishing trip rates include: personalized guide service, wading and fishing gear, tackle, flies, non-alcoholic beverages, and lunch on full days.
Not included are a fishing license or permit, guide gratuity (industry standard is 20%), and a 4% Big Sky community resort tax. If you are unsure of a reasonable gratuity for your guide, please inquire. Our guides are licensed professional Montana fly fishing guides - they are dedicated to ensuring your trip exceeds all expectations.
Book the perfect fly fishing getaway today by getting in touch with our team of expert river guides.
Big Sky, MT Guided Fishing Trips
Half-Day Walking & Wading
This trip has you and your party fishing the beautiful Gallatin River in Big Sky, Montana. This is our most popular guided fishing trip because it gives you a real taste of the Montana fly fishing experience in a short amount of time.
We’ve been doing these fishing trips longer than anyone else in Big Sky and know our walk-and-wade fishing guides are some of the best around.
For beginners, it provides one-on-one or two-on-one focused instruction, which ensures a safe and enjoyable experience. For experienced anglers, our low guide to client ratio ensures you’ll learn about our local water and get to know some great spots, a few hatches, and the habits of our local trout.
- Trip Duration: 4 hours, door to door
- Trip Location: Big Sky, Montana
- Rivers: Gallatin River
- Meet Location: Our fly shop in Big Sky
- Seasons: Year-round
- What's Included: Guide service, rods, reels, waders, boots, flies, leaders, etc.
- What's Not Included: A fishing license or permit, guide gratuity (industry standard is 20%), a 4% Big Sky community resort tax, and a $2 per person booking fee
- Age limit: 11 years old and older. For those families with kids under 11, we have our Small Fry Pond Trip
- Price: 1 Angler per Guide: $415 or 2 Anglers per Guide: $475
Peak Season (6/15 - 10/5) 1 Angler per Guide: $450 or 2 Anglers per Guide: $530
Full-Day Walking & Wading
This is a full-day immersion into the world of fly fishing.
For beginners, you get a unique insight into the Montana fly fishing experience and by the end of the day, you’ll feel like a pro.
This is the best trip for those who really want to experience fly fishing and better their skills. It also opens up the option to fish different rivers!
For experienced anglers a full-day trip opens a wide array of angling opportunities not available on half-day trips, allowing them to get a more intimate feel of our local waters.
- Trip Duration: 6 to 8 hours on the water
- Trip Location: Big Sky, Bozeman, Ennis, Livingston, Gardiner, West Yellowstone
- Rivers: Gallatin River, Madison River, Yellowstone National Park, Paradise Valley Spring Creeks
- Meet Location: Our fly shop in Big Sky or at a convenient location
- Seasons: Year-round
- What's Included: Guide service, rods, reels, waders, boots, flies, leaders, lunches, and non-alcoholic beverages
- What's Not Included: A fishing license or permit, guide gratuity (industry standard is 20%), a 4% Big Sky community resort tax, and a $2 per person booking fee
- Age limit: 11 years old and older. For those under 11, we have our Small Fry Pond Trip
- Price: 1 or 2 Anglers per Guide: $700
Full-Day Floating
Float and fish down a beautiful Montana river with mountain peaks in the distance. Your guide, rowing the boat, will instruct you where to cast so you have the best opportunities to catch all the wild trout you desire.
These trips are ideal for small groups, couples, families, or for anyone wanting a floating and fishing experience.
Our safe, smart, fun, and fishy guides will row you down the river in style! Enjoy a streamside lunch and experience the ultimate adventure - all you need is a fun attitude and a good camera.
- Trip Duration: 6 to 8 hours on the water
- Trip Location: Big Sky, Bozeman, Ennis, Livingston, Gardiner, West Yellowstone
- Rivers: Madison River, Yellowstone River, Missouri River
- Meet Location: Our fly shop in Big Sky or at a convenient location
- Seasons: Typically March through November, with some flexibility
- What's Included: Guide service, rods, reels, waders, boots, flies, leaders, lunches, and non-alcoholic beverages
- What's Not Included: A fishing license or permit, guide gratuity (industry standard is 20%), a 4% Big Sky community resort tax, and a $2 per person booking fee
- Age limit: 11 years old and older. For those under 11, we have our Small Fry Pond Trip
- Price: 1 or 2 Anglers per Guide: $700
Three Rivers In Three Days
With your professional guide, you’ll spend one-day walk-wade fishing the Gallatin River near Big Sky and Bozeman.
On the following two days, you’ll float fish one day on the Yellowstone River and the Upper or Lower Madison River.
The best months for this signature trip are April, early May, late June, and July through to October.
- Trip Duration: 6 to 8 hours on the water
- Trip Location: Big Sky, Bozeman, Ennis, Livingston, Gardiner, West Yellowstone
- Rivers: Gallatin River, Madison River, Yellowstone River
- Meet Location: Our fly shop in Big Sky or at a convenient location
- Seasons: Typically March through November, with some flexibility
- What's Included: Guide service, rods, reels, waders, boots, flies, leaders, lunches, and non-alcoholic beverages
- What's Not Included: A fishing license or permit, guide gratuity (industry standard is 20%), a 4% Big Sky community resort tax, and a $2 per person booking fee
- Age limit: 11 years old and older. For those under 11, we have our Small Fry Pond Trip
- Price: 1 or 2 Anglers per Guide: $2100
Full-Day Ice Fishing
Our ice fishing trips take place in Southwest Montana within an hour and fifteen minutes of Big Sky, Montana.
Our guides work hard to provide a fun and enjoyable atmosphere while teaching how to effectively target trout through the ice.
If you’re looking to kick back and revel in our beautiful scenery while pulling fish through the ice, then we have you covered! All fishing this time of year is catch and release.
- Trip Duration: 6 hours on the water
- Trip Location: Big Sky, Bozeman, Ennis, Livingston, Gardiner, West Yellowstone
- Lakes: Canyon Ferry Lake, Ennis Lake, Hebgen Lake, Hyalite Reservoir
- Meet Location: Our fly shop in Big Sky or at a convenient location
- Seasons: Typically late December through late March
- What's Included: Guide service, rods, reels, flies/bait, ice hut, heater, lunches, and non-alcoholic beverages
- What's Not Included: A fishing license or permit, guide gratuity (industry standard is 20%), a 4% Big Sky community resort tax, and a $2 per person booking fee
- Age limit: 6 years old and older
- Price: 1 or 2 Anglers per Guide: $625 or 3 Anglers per Guide: $805
Two Hour Family PoNd Trip
You and your family will learn to cast a fly rod and hopefully catch some massive fish!
These trips are entirely on our private pond, providing the best chance at catching fish and providing an extremely safe, action packed experience for the kids!
- Trip Duration: 2 hours on our private pond
- Trip Location: Big Sky, Montana
- Lakes: Our private pond
- Meet Location: Our fly shop in Big Sky
- Seasons: Typically mid April through mid November
- What's Included: Guide service, rods, reels, flies, leaders, etc
- What's Not Included: Guide gratuity (industry standard is 20%), a 4% Big Sky community resort tax, and a $2 per person booking fee
- Age limit: Families with kids 4 to 10 years old
- Price: 1 or 2 Anglers: $230 or 3 Anglers: $345 or 4 Anglers: $460
One Hour Kids Trip
A one-hour trip on our stocked spring fed pond for the 10 and under crowd.
This trip is designed to introduce kids to the joys of fishing. Instructors will take them out the back of our shop to our ponds for a fun introduction to casting, aquatic life, and the joy of time spent outdoors!
We limit this trip to 3 per guide so the instruction is focused on each child's interest and enjoyment.
- Trip Duration: 1 hour on our private pond
- Trip Location: Big Sky, Montana
- Lakes: Our private pond
- Meet Location: Our fly shop in Big Sky
- Seasons: Typically mid April through mid November
- What's Included: Guide service, rods, reels, waders, boots, flies, leaders, etc
- What's Not Included: Guide gratuity (industry standard is 20%), a 4% Big Sky community resort tax, and a $2 per person booking fee
- Age limit: Families with kids 4 to 10 years old
- Price: 1 or 2 Anglers: $160 or 3 Anglers: $240
Making A Reservation
Advanced reservations are strongly suggested, as our core group of fly fishing guides is booked well in advance. As soon as you know your Montana fly fishing trip dates we encourage you to make a reservation. At the time of your reservation please let GRG know of any health concerns or dietary restrictions we should be aware of for your comfort and safety.
Deposit and Cancellations
- A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking to hold reservation.
- 5% of the trip total will be deducted from all returned deposits.
- Deposits will be refunded with 31 days or more notice of cancellation.
- Cancellations within 30 days of trip start date shall result in forfeit of deposit.
- Schedule changes within 30 days of a trip will be treated as a cancellation and re-booking resulting in forfeit of deposit.
- Schedule changes within 30 days of a trip with a requested guide will be treated as a cancellation resulting in forfeit of deposit.
- Any schedule changes or cancellations within 4 days of reservation will result in full payment of the reserved trip with the credit card we have on file from initial deposit.
- If you are concerned about a cancellation or a reschedule, we encourage you to purchase trip insurance. If you have any questions, please reach out to us.
- No-shows on the day of reservation will result in full payment of the trip. If you are 1 hour late, you will be considered a no-show.
- Refunds or credits will not be issued due to weather cancellations.
- We fish in rain, snow, shine, and cannot control river conditions. No deposits or credits for weather or river condition cancellations.
- GRG is permitted by Yellowstone National Park, the Montana Board of Outfitters, and Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. We are an equal opportunity provider operating under a Special Use Permit with the U.S. Forest Service for the Gallatin National Forest.
Start your fly fishing adventure today and explore the montana waters with our team
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Outfitter: Michael Donaldson, Montana License #36853 GRG operates under a special use permit with the Custer Gallatin National Forest and is an equal opportunity provider.