39 Madison Ave, West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Big Sky Anglers anchors the Madison Avenue strip in West Yellowstone, Montana, with a shop built around the dual pillars of excellent local fishing knowledge and a retail floor stocked to serve anglers heading into one of the richest trout fishing regions in North America. The shop's location puts it at the geographic center of an extraordinary concentration of quality water: the Madison River runs directly through town, Yellowstone National Park lies just a few miles to the east, and the Gallatin River and several lesser-known tributaries are within a short drive.
The shop's guiding program covers this full range of waters with a staff of dedicated professionals who log serious time on each drainage throughout the season. The upper Madison from the park boundary down through Quake Lake is the primary focus, a river that rewards attentive anglers willing to adapt their approach as conditions shift through the summer. Early season brings the salmonfly hatch, a legendary event that draws visitors from across the country and rewards those who time their trip correctly with some of the largest and most aggressive dry-fly fishing of the year. The caddis hatches that follow are more forgiving and often produce exceptional fishing well into early September.
Inside the shop, the fly selection is organized with the thoughtfulness of a shop whose staff actually fishes the same patterns they sell. Local favorites are prominently displayed, with notes on the conditions and times of day that make each pattern most effective. The rod and reel selection covers the spectrum from versatile all-around setups for visiting anglers to performance-oriented gear for those looking to upgrade their kit before a serious trip. For information, friendly expertise, and a well-run guiding operation, Big Sky Anglers delivers consistently.
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Mountain Whitefish
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
“We booked for early morning fly fishing Oct 15th. Mom and daughter fishing. No experience. Use caution on how you purchase your fishing license. I was not told to make sure I booked for a Yellowstone park specific fishing. Instead, I selected a one day Montana fishing license thinking that covers everything in the state. Wrong. What was most frustrating was that I was at the front desk in the store, physically showed the man behind the counter my license application on my phone, it was a license”
“If you are considering stopping in this shop, do it. Book a fly fishing trip. This spot has the most knowledgeable and kind people. We were privileged to have their best guide, Andy Vincent. Truly the kindest person we’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. We booked back to back trips with him because one wasn’t enough. He knows amazing spots and is a great teacher! He is very patient and knowledgeable. He could tell you every bug nearby that the fish may be eating. He is a wealth of knowledge. Y”
“Our family stopped in late one afternoon after dinner to inquire about trout fishing locally with a guide or on a boat. We were soon booked for a fishing clinic the very next day. Tristan, at the counter, was very kind and patient and extremely helpful to our entire family. Our guide, Patrick, was extremely informative and gave great instructions for two kids and my husband. He brought us to three separate spots within the park and was beyond kind. He helped my oldest son, catch his first brown ”
