Montana Troutfitters
Fly Fishing Guide — Montana
About
Montana Troutfitters is a Bozeman-based guide service and fly shop that has been helping anglers discover the outstanding trout fishing of southwestern Montana for over four decades. Operating from their shop on Main Street in downtown Bozeman, Troutfitters provides guided float and wade trips on the Gallatin, Yellowstone, and Madison rivers, as well as lesser-known streams and spring creeks in the region. Their team of guides combines deep local knowledge with a genuine passion for teaching, making them an excellent choice for anglers of all experience levels.
The Troutfitters guiding philosophy emphasizes education alongside catching fish. Guides take the time to explain insect identification, reading water, casting technique, and fly selection, ensuring that clients leave each trip as better anglers than when they arrived. Their proximity to the Gallatin Canyon makes them particularly well-suited for anglers looking to wade fish the canyon's beautiful pocket water, while their float trips on the Yellowstone through Paradise Valley are consistently productive and scenic. The shop itself is a hub for fishing information in Bozeman, with detailed daily reports and a knowledgeable staff ready to help visiting anglers plan their time on the water.
Specialties
Float tripsWade fishingDry fly fishingNymphingBeginner instructionMulti-day trip planning
Rivers & Waters
4.7/5 on Google(144 reviews)
What Anglers Say
“Wally the guide put my son and me on 26 fish and 5 species during a half day trip today on the 4th of July. This is our first time fly fishing and I couldn't be more satisfied. Wally was extremely patient and perfectly understands how to communicate with kids. Absolutely recommend and would give 6 stars if I could.”
Marmotte p.
“Amazing guided float trip down the Yellowstone River. Our guide Burt was amazing. He worked so hard to get us in the right spots for fish, and taught us a ton about fly fishing, the river, and the area. 10/10 would recommend, caught some amazing trout, and tons of whitefish. These guides know what is biting. The complete experience was very smooth from booking to drop off after the trip. Thanks so much for a memorable trip!”
Thomas p.
“Thank you, Troutfitters! Five stars!! Wally guided me and my beloved uncle on a spectacular day on the Madison. We caught five species of beautiful fish, learned so much about the history of the River, and grew in skills with a great teacher who knows and loves the River. Wally’s superb knowledge with practical application made our day easy and joyful.”
Bridgett r.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Montana
- Experience
- 40+ years
- Daily Rate
- $600/day (1-2 anglers)
- Specialties
- Float trips, Wade fishing, Dry fly fishing, Nymphing, Beginner instruction, Multi-day trip planning