Best Fly Fishing Rivers in Montana
People always ask, “Where is the best place in Montana to fly fish?” or “What are the best fly fishing rivers in Montana?” You’ll get many different opinions on this from many different people, but here at Montana Guiding Company we have fished all over the state, and we’ve got the top three choices for […]
Hopper Season in Montana
Every year in late Summer, the aquatic insect hatches on our Western Montana rivers start to wane. The grass gets drier and the hay gets cut, pushing terrestrials towards the riverbanks. Of course, the most famous terrestrial when it comes to Missoula Montana Fly Fishing, is the Grasshopper. Missoula Montana Fly Fishing Guides throw hoppers […]
Summer Fishing in Missoula is Here!
It’s the beginning of summer here in Missoula, Montana, which means one thing if you’re a fly fisherman…let the good times roll! This is the time of year so many fly fisherman dream about all winter long. Green trees, big water, large stoneflies, and fat trout make up a Missoula Fly Fishing Trip with Montana […]
Which State Has The Best Fly Fishing?
There are many world famous places to fish in the United States. The endless saltwater flats of the Florida Keys. The remote wilderness of the Alaskan last frontier. The rainforests and coastal rivers of the Northwest. But if a fly fisherman was going to pick one place, it would be hard to not choose Montana. […]
Montana Spring Skwala Hatch…The Countdown is ON
Less than one month from now, we’ll be on the water throwing a dry fly, looking for that first big trout nose of 2026. The Bitterroot River Skwala Hatch is right around the corner, and it’s one of our most favorite times of year to be on the water. During March and April, we’ll see […]
Do The Small Things Right This Fishing Season
The people who catch the most and biggest trout don’t make a 70 foot reach cast or have some really fancy tricks. They do the small things right. Do these four things better and watch it pay dividends on your Missoula Montana Fly Fishing Trip. The “Pinch”: There is no bigger reason for missed fish […]
How To: Dry Fly Presentation
It’s wintertime here in Western Montana which means one thing – it’s time to think about how to become a better angler when fishing picks back up in the Spring. Every year we see so many BIG Trout that anglers miss out on because they fail to do a few simple things when it comes […]
Montana Guiding Company 2025 Season Wrap Up
Our fly fishing season is western Montana has officially come to an end this month as the last Montana Guiding Company boats hit the ramps a few weeks ago. It was a great season for us, culminating with a mild fall that let us extend our fishing window well into November. It’s always melancholic to […]
Montana Fall Fly Fishing
As we approach the end of August and the beginning of September, the nights rapidly become longer and cooler, the sun starts to lean lower in the afternoon sky, and fly fishermen prepare for a change in the seasons. Fall is one of the best times to fish in Montana. Crowds disappear, hatches come out, […]
Summer Fly Fishing in Missoula Montana
If you’re traveling to Missoula, Montana in the summertime, there’s a plethora of activities for you and your family. Going on a guided fly fishing trip is maybe the single best way to spend a day. Summer fly fishing in Missoula is hard to beat due to the combination of the weather, scenery, and diversity […]