Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Montana Guiding Company Montana Guiding Company ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/?page_id=895) - Stay updated with Montana Guiding Company's blog: your go-to source for the latest fly fishing tips, river reports, and stories from Missoula, Montana's premier fishing spots. Engage with our community of passionate anglers. - [How To: Dry Fly Presentation](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/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](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/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](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/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](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/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 - [Missoula Montana Skwala Hatch](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/missoula-montana-skwala-hatch-2/) - 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](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/missoula-montana-skwala-hatch/) - The Skwala hatch each spring in Western Montana, particularly the Bitterroot River, south of Missoula, is one the most epic times to fly fish anywhere on Earth - [Missoula Fly Fishing Trips For Beginners](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/missoula-fly-fishing-trips-for-beginners/) - Missoula may be one of the best places for fly fishing trips for beginners due to the abundance of lakes and rivers and fly fishing guides, ease of access. - [What city in Montana has the best fly fishing?](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/what-city-in-montana-has-the-best-fly-fishing/) - The thing that sets Missoula Montana Fly Fishing apart is having the amount of options in terms of scenery, fish size, dry flies, and solitude. - [Guided Fly Fishing 2024 in Photos](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/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](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/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](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/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?](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/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 - [September Blog: Summer Wrap Up](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/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 - [Montana Guiding Company Celebrates Successful First Season as Licensed Fly Fishing Guide and Outfitter](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/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 - [Skwala Hatch Update](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/skwala-hatch-update/) - Spring fishing is on and the first and one of the best hatches of the year is happening now. The skwala stoneflies started hatching on the Bitterroot in the last couple weeks and the trout have been waiting for them. This is arguably the best time of year to fish here in western Montana, as - [The Bitterroot River Skwala Hatch](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/the-bitterroot-river-skwala-hatch/) - We are officially only a little more than a month away from the first boats hitting the water for the 2024 fishing season here in Montana. Our season starts out with a bang during one of the best hatches of the year, the skwala stonefly hatch. Skwalas start to emerge to the surface around St. - [Travel Fly Fishing: Bahamas Bonefish](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/travel-fly-fishing-bahamas-bonefish/) - Last month my fishing partner Alec and I traveled to the Bahamas to pursue the elusive bonefish. The Bahamas has long been known as a bonefish mecca due to its extensive sand flats that spread for many miles, seemingly endlessly in every direction. Alec and I have fished together all over the Mountain West, beginning - [River Profile: Rock Creek - Blue Ribbon River](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/river-profile-rock-creek-blue-ribbon-river/) - In this 5-part series we will share our knowledge and insights on the five rivers we fish in Montana. This blog focuses on the blue ribbon river of Rock Creek. - [River Profile: The Missouri River Fly Fishing](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/river-profile-the-missouri-river-fly-fishing/) - In this 5-part series we will share our knowledge and insights on the five rivers we fish in Montana. This blog is about the Missouri River headwaters in Montana. - [River Profile: The Blackfoot River Fly Fishing](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/river-profile-the-blackfoot-river-fly-fishing/) - In this 5-part series we will share our knowledge and insights on the five rivers we fish in Montana. This post focuses on the mighty Blackfoot River. - [River Profile: Clark Fork River Fly Fishing](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/river-profile-clark-fork-river-fly-fishing/) - The Clark Fork is one of the longest river systems in Montana, and also one of the largest. It begin near Butte, MT where multiple small creeks converge. - [Best Times of Year to Fish in Western Montana](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/best-times-of-year-to-fish-in-western-montana/) - One of the primary questions we get asked each year is “when is the best time to fish?” That answer depends on what you’re looking for. Let's go over it. Biggest Fish: If you’re looking for the biggest fish of the year in Western Montana - that basically breaks down into two general time periods. - [River Profile: Bitterroot River Fly Fishing](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/river-profile-bitterroot-river-fly-fishing/) - In this 5-part series we will share our knowledge and insights on the five rivers we provided guided fly fishing in Montana - [Montana Guiding Company History](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/montana-guiding-company-history/) - Here is the story of how Montana Guiding Company was founded. We pride ourselves on the best guided fly fishing trips in Montana. - [How to Catch More Fish Out of a Boat](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/how-to-catch-more-fish-out-of-a-boat/) - I'll explain the number one trait that will help you catch more and bigger fish. We fish with clients from all over the country and the world, and some of them get better and catch more and bigger fish consistently, and some don’t. Today, I’ll explain the number one trait that will help you catch ## Pages - [Home](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/) - Discover Big Sky Montana rivers with Montana Guiding Company. We provide expertly guided fly fishing trips for anglers of all levels of experience. - [Guided Trips](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/guided-fly-fishing-packages/) - Embrace your inner angler and experience the endless beauty of the Big Sky State with our guided fly fishing trips out of Missoula, - [Gallery](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/fly-fishing-montana-photos/) - Browse our gallery showcasing spectacular fly fishing moments in Montana. From majestic river views to trophy catches. - [FAQ](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/faq-montana-guided-fly-fishing-montana-guiding-company/) - Find answers to all your questions on our FAQ page about fly fishing trips in Missoula, Montana. - [Contact Us](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/contact-us/) - Get in touch with Montana Guiding Company for your ultimate fly fishing experience in Missoula, Montana. Contact us for bookings, inquiries, and expert advice on your next fishing adventure. We're here to help make your trip unforgettable. - [Fly Fishing Insights](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/fly-fishing-insights/) - Get the latest in fly fishing updates from Montana Guiding Company. We are expert fly fishing guides serving Missoula and the surrounding rivers. - [Lodging](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/lodging/) - Discover the perfect stay in Missoula, Montana with our fly fishing company's lodging options. Enjoy comfortable accommodations close to prime trout fishing spots on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, and Clark Fork rivers. Ideal for anglers and nature lovers. - [Rivers of Montana](https://montanaguidingcompany.com/rivers-of-montana-montana-fly-fishing-guides/) - Explore the best fly fishing rivers in Missoula, Montana with our expert guides. Learn about the unique characteristics of the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork, and more. 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