37 Canyon St, West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Arrick's Fly Shop has been a cornerstone of the West Yellowstone fishing community for decades, operating from Canyon Street in the heart of town as a full-service outfitter for the Madison River, Gallatin River, Firehole River, and the backcountry waters of Yellowstone National Park. The shop is family-owned and operated in the traditional sense — the people behind the counter are the same people who spent the morning on the water, and the knowledge they dispense reflects personal experience with current conditions rather than catalog-sourced generic advice.
The Madison River is the primary focus, and Arrick's has accumulated the kind of deep, year-over-year knowledge of the upper Madison that only comes from consistent presence on the water through every season. The shop's staff understand the subtle differences between the various runs and pools along this stretch of river, know which sections fish best under different flow and temperature conditions, and can direct visiting anglers toward productive water based on the specific patterns and presentations most likely to produce results on a given day.
Beyond the Madison, Arrick's maintains strong expertise in Yellowstone Park fishing, a more complex and regulated environment that rewards preparation and local knowledge. The shop's guide program includes authorized outfitting within the park, providing visitors access to the Firehole, Gibbon, and Lamar River drainages under the guidance of professionals familiar with park regulations and the unique behavior of wild Yellowstone cutthroat. The retail floor carries a well-chosen selection of rods, reels, wading gear, and flies appropriate for the full range of waters accessible from West Yellowstone.
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Westslope Cutthroat Trout
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout
“What an absolutely amazing experience! When visiting Montana for the first time, my boyfriend was interested in learning how to fly fish. After researching, we found Arrick’s Fly Fishing. Words cannot describe how much fun we had and all of the scenery we were able to experience through the various fishing locations. In total, we caught about 24 fish (rainbow trout, Rocky Mountain White, and cut throat trout). It was clear Arrick is passionate about what he does and he wants everyone to have a”
“We booked with Arrick after seeing glowing reviews on Reddit—and he absolutely lived up to the hype. Our group had three fishermen: two adults and one enthusiastic 12-year-old. None of us had ever fly fished before. Arrick gave us a quick 10-minute lesson on the shore, placed us all in close proximity, and had us fishing within 15 minutes. We were catching fish almost immediately. He coached us as we went, especially on the technique of fighting and landing fish—the most challenging and excitin”
“Arrick’s Fly Shop was the highlight of our Yellowstone visit. There were many options of activities to choose from in which we were able to customize our experience. Everything is provided for. They were very responsive when selecting availability dates. The information packets forwarded were very helpful. We were taken to a beautiful area where Arrick gave us a wonderful tutorial in casting, mending, & how to hook a fish. He was very attentive in helping us fine tune the art of fly fishing. All”
