Adventures for Novice to Expert Anglers
Float Trips: Yellowstone and Madison Rivers
Fish a pair of Montana’s most fabled trout rivers the way they were meant to be fished; from a custom drift boat. Our seasoned guides will show you a beautiful stretch of river each day, with scenery and wildlife matched only by the fishing.
Montana Outfitter, Nick Penoncello, #49010
Details & Requirements
- Minimum Age:
10+
- Time of Year:
Spring – Fall
April-October (Spring runoff will affect availability in May, June, and July)
- Start Time:
Plan on meeting at 8:00 AM in the lobby to depart for the day of fishing.
- Duration:
Half-Day and Full-Day trips available
- Price:
Yellowstone River Full-Day $725 per boat, 1-2 anglers
Yellowstone River Half-Day $575 per boat, 1-2 anglers
Madison River Full-Day $775 per boat, 1-2 anglers
All fees included. Guide gratuities and fishing permits are not included.
- Includes:
Flies, rods/reels, waders and boots (optional), transportation, non-alcoholic beverages, and a meal of your choice from our Backcountry Menu (included only on full-day trips).
- Excludes:
Valid MT fishing license, guide gratuities, and alcoholic beverages (if desired)
Purchase Montana Fishing License
*Additional location fees may apply.
- How to Book:
Walk and Wade: Yellowstone and Madison Rivers
Explore the river on foot, wading and fishing from the banks of the Yellowstone and Madison Rivers. Half or full day trips are available to explore the famous rivers on foot. Our skilled guides will take you off the beaten path and closer to where the fish are biting.
During the spring runoff season, which generally runs from mid-May to late June, the rivers may not be fishable. As our exact runoff season varies from year to year, we may be able to offer fishing trips on the Yellowstone River outside of these date ranges.
Montana Outfitter, Nick Penoncello, #49010
Details & Requirements
- Minimum Age:
10+
- Time Of Year:
Spring – Fall
April-October (Spring runoff will affect availability in May, June, and July)
- Start Time:
Plan on meeting at 8:00 AM in the lobby to depart for the day of fishing.
- Duration:
Half-Day and Full-Day trips available
- Price:
Yellowstone River Full-Day $725 for 1-2 anglers
Yellowstone River Half-Day $575 for 1-2 anglers
Madison River Full-Day $775 for 1-2 anglers, $100 per additional angler
All fees included. Guide gratuities and fishing permits are not included.
- Includes:
Flies, rods/reels, waders and boots (optional), transportation, non-alcoholic beverages, and a meal of your choice from our Backcountry Menu (included only on full-day trips).
- Excludes:
Valid MT fishing license, guide gratuities, and alcoholic beverages (if desired)
Purchase Montana Fishing License
*Additional location fees may apply.
- How to Book:
Walk and Wade: Yellowstone National Park
A combination of fishing and wildlife viewing, these trips will include short hikes to fishing spots on famed creeks and rivers within Yellowstone National Park. Spend a day taking in the park’s beauty and getting your line wet for native Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout.
Montana Outfitter, Nick Penoncello, #49010
Details & Requirements
- Minimum Age:
13
- Time of Year:
June – October
- Start Time:
Plan on meeting at 7:00 AM in the lobby to depart for the day of fishing.
- Duration:
Full-Day
- Price:
$850 for 1-2 anglers
$150 per additional angler
All fees included. Guide gratuities and fishing permits are not included.
- Includes:
Flies, rods/reels, waders and boots (optional), transportation, non-alcoholic beverages, and a meal of your choice from our Backcountry Menu.
- Excludes:
Valid Yellowstone National Park Fishing Permit, guide gratuities, and alcoholic beverages (if desired)
Purchase Yellowstone National Park Fishing License
*Additional location fees may apply.
- How to Book:
Walk and Wade: Private Spring Creeks
Walk and wade the world-renowned private spring creeks of the Paradise Valley. Test your skills fishing gin-clear waters loaded with educated trout. The technical nature of these fisheries is best suited for the intermediate to advanced angler.
Montana Outfitter, Nick Penoncello, #49010
Details & Requirements
- Minimum Age:
15
- Time of Year:
Year Round
A limited number of rods are available per day.
- Start time:
Plan on meeting at 8:00 AM in the lobby to depart for the day of fishing.
- Duration:
Half-Day and Full-Day trips available.
- Price:
Full-Day $725 for 1-2 anglers + rod fees
Half-Day $575 for 1-2 anglers + rod fees, $100 per additional angler
All fees included. Guide gratuities and fishing permits are not included.
- Includes:
Flies, rods/reels, waders and boots (optional), transportation, non-alcoholic beverages, and a meal of your choice from our Backcountry Menu (included only on full-day trips).
- Excludes:
A valid MT fishing license, guide gratuities, and alcoholic beverages (if desired)
Purchase Montana Fishing License
*Additional location fees may apply.
- How to Book:
Fly Fishing 101
Learn the basics of fly fishing with one of our experienced instructors and introduce yourself to the beauty and challenge the sport offers. This two-hour class will provide a brief classroom session, a casting lesson, and an hour of instruction on our spring-fed trout pond.
Advanced Reservations Required.
Montana Outfitter, Nick Penoncello, #49010
Details & Requirements
- Minimum Age:
8
- Time of Year:
March – October
- Duration:
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Price:
Starting at $180 per lesson (up to two people) | $50 for additional anglers
Guide gratuities not included.
- Includes:
Flies, rods/reels
- Excludes:
Guide gratuities
- How to Book:
Open Casting on Pond
Want to learn the basics of how to cast a fly rod and the skills to catch a trout? Grab a line and head out to our opening casting pond. You can also sign up for a casting lesson with our Adventure Team to help you prepare for your fishing adventure.
Pond Hours:
- Sunrise – 10am: Fly fishing only
- 10am – 5pm: Open Water – Fly fishing and stand-up paddleboards allowed
- 5pm – Sunset: Fly fishing only
Pond Practices:
- Fly fishing only
- Catch and release
- Single, barbless hooks required
Montana Outfitter, Nick Penoncello, #49010
Details & Requirements
- Minimum Age:
All Ages
- Time of Year:
Year Round
- Start Time:
Sunrise – Sunset
- Price:
Included in resort fee. No fishing license required.
- How to Book
Fly Casting Lessons
Learn the basics of fly casting from one of our experienced instructors in this one-hour lesson on the lawn. This session will cover casting, line control, and fly presentation to prepare you for a fly fishing experience during your Montana adventure.
Montana Outfitter, Nick Penoncello, #49010
Details & Requirements
- Minimum Age:
6
- Time of Year:
Year Round
- Price:
$45 per person
Guide gratuities not included.
- How to Book:
Fly Tying Class
This guided class will teach you the basics of tying, and you can keep your flies! After your lesson, test your flies out on the casting pond to see what you can catch.
Montana Outfitter, Nick Penoncello, #49010
Details & Requirements
- Minimum Age:
8
- Time of Year:
Year Round
- Duration:
1 hour
- Price:
$45 per person
Guide gratuities not included.
- How to Book:
