All of our trips are designed to be fun, educational and relaxing. Whether you are float fishing, cruising on the jet boat, wade fishing, or taking a casting lesson you will gain local knowledge, improve your fly-fishing skills and will probably hear a fish story or two.
We offer fishing trips on the waters surrounding Philipsburg, or the rivers near Bozeman, Montana. Your trip can be designed per your request and goals, or on our recommendations based on the the best fishing conditions.
Trips include lunch for full days, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, flies and all fishing tackle. Trips do not include State of Montana Fishing License, guide gratuities, or use of Waders and Boots (Rent Waders Here).
Philipsburg Area Options
Philipsburg Special
Half Day on Georgetown Lake & Half Day Wading Rock Creek. Experience the best of local fishing options around Philipsburg. Spend the morning hunting for trophy Rainbow or Brook Trout on Georgetown Lake and enjoy an afternoon wade fishing and casting dry flies on Rock Creek
1 Angler: $450
2 Anglers: $475
Float Trips
Float Rock Creek, Blackfoot River, Bitterroot River, Clark Fork River or Georgetown Lake. Float and fish down a beautiful river admiring the mountains in the background as the guide rows and gives you instruction on where to cast. Cover miles of fishy water and enjoy a delicious stream-side lunch. Great Montana experience for beginners or experience anglers.
1 Angler: $450
2 Anglers: $500
Wade Fishing Trips
Rock Creek or Flint Creek. Wade trips are a great way to learn the basics of fly-fishing, or to refine your skills. For beginners you receive 1-on-1, or 1-on-2, attention to learn the basics of casting, reading water and landing fish. More advanced anglers get the chance to explore water that is off the beaten path and become more familiar with local hatches and techniques.
Half Day 1 Angler: $300
Half Day 2 Anglers: $350
or
Full Day 1 Angler: $400
Full Day 2 Anglers: $450
Jet Boat Trips
Fish the “Land of the Giants” on the Missouri River. Use the Jet Boat with a US Coast Guard licensed Captain at the helm to explore this amazing stretch of river. This section holds trout between 18-24″ on average. A day on the Jet Boat is a perfect compliment to a multi-day Montana adventure.
1 or 2 Anglers: $650
Bozeman Area Options
Float Trips
Float the Missouri, Madison or Yellowstone Rivers
1 Angler: $450
2 Anglers: $500
Wade Fishing Trips
Madison or Missouri Rivers
Full Day 1 Angler: $400
Full Day 2 Anglers: $450
Casting Lessons
Private instruction with Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructor. Learn proper technique or new casting skills.
$75 Per Hour
Operated under John McKinnie, Montana Outfitter #20844
