Missoula Montana Skwala Hatch
This Spring has been one for the books for Montana Guiding Company. Our Missoula Montana Fly Fishing Guides have been out on the rivers for the last couple months casting dry flies to wild trout. The Skwala hatch and Spring fishing is some of the very best of the year, if not the best. We […]
Missouri River Fly Fishing Guides
The Missouri River is the culmination of many of the most famous trout waters in Montana. The Madison, Jefferson, and Gallatin rivers converge near Three Forks, Montana to form this behemoth of a watershed. A little ways downstream is where the part of the Missouri we focus on comes out from beneath Holter Dam. This […]
Missoula Fly Fishing Trips For Beginners
Learning to fish the waters of Montana or the western United States can be an intimidating task. There are endless options of rivers, lakes, and streams to fish, and many people wonder whether to hire a guide or not. Fly fishing trips in the Missoula area provide for a vast array of choices and opportunities […]
What city in Montana has the best fly fishing?
he state of Montana is considered by many to be the best state for fly fishing in the lower 48, and some would even say it’s one of the absolute best places in the world. We’re a little biased, of course, but once you see how many places there are to fish in this state, […]
Guided Fly Fishing 2024 in Photos
As we wrap up Montana Guiding Company’s first full year in business, we look back on some of the best moments of the year. 2024 was filled with so many great days on the water, both with people that I’ve known and fished with for many years, as well as new friendships that were made. […]
Hosted Trips: Louisiana Redfish
We just got back from an epic trip with our friend Capt. Scott Stanko of Tailing Red Anglers. Scott is a long time friend and colleague of mine in the guiding industry. After years of sending me pictures of giant Redfish each fall, I finally put a trip together for this year. I brought down […]
Fall Photos: Most Scenic Time of the Year
Fall can provide great fishing, and opportunities at rising trout. This autumn has been a little tougher due to low flows and warm and sunny weather. Typically, fall fishing is best when conditions are cooler, cloudier with decent streamflows. With that being said, we’ve still found some pretty good fish out there and had a […]
Where is the Best Fly Fishing in Montana?
There are thousands of miles of trout streams, creeks, and rivers to fish in Montana. It has earned its reputation as the fly fishing capital of the world for good reason. But where exactly in Montana is the best place to spend your Montana Fly Fishing Trip? We may be biased, but Missoula Montana has […]
Montana Guiding Company Celebrates Successful First Season as Licensed Fly Fishing Guide and Outfitter
Missoula, MT, September 9, 2024 — Montana Guiding Company, a renowned fly fishing outfitter based in Missoula, Montana, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its inaugural season as a licensed Montana fly fishing guide and outfitter. The company’s exceptional guided fly fishing trips in Montana have provided unforgettable experiences for anglers of all skill levels exploring the […]
September Blog: Summer Wrap Up
We are officially turning the page to the Fall season here in western Montana. With Fall fishing comes mayflies, flat water, and rising fish. We had a great summer of fly fishing here in Montana. Early Summer brought us fantastic times on the Missouri River, followed by one of the best times of the year […]