Fishing Guides

Outguided lists 1,427 fishing guides across 7 western states: California, Montana, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah. Find fly fishing guides, outfitters, and fly shops with trip details, species, rivers, and contact information.

1,427

Guides

7

States

576

Rivers

93

Species

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Fishing guides across 7 states

River Conditions

Live flow data, fishability status, and hatch charts for 28 rivers across 5 western states. Updated every 30 minutes from USGS gauges.

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Browse by Species

Find guides specializing in your target species

Trout (419)Bass (249)Steelhead (244)Salmon (220)Bass, Striped (189)Rainbow Trout (188)Brown Trout (182)Shad (125)Cutthroat Trout (120)Perch (113)Brook Trout (107)Catfish (104)Arctic Grayling (95)Golden Trout (94)Waterfowl (90)Deer (87)Turkey (81)Dove (76)Quail (76)Wild Pig (72)Sturgeon (65)Bear (59)Varmint (59)Elk (52)Rockfish (51)Pheasant (50)Bull Trout (37)Antelope (35)Lake Trout (25)Bobcat (22)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many fishing guides does Outguided list?+

Outguided lists 1,427 fishing guides, outfitters, and fly shops across 7 western states: California, Montana, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah.

Which states have the most fishing guides?+

California leads with 422 guides, followed by Montana (384) and Colorado (265).

What rivers have the most fishing guides?+

The Missouri has the most guides (100), followed by the Yellowstone (82) and Madison (77).

What species can I target with these guides?+

Guides cover 93+ species including trout, bass, steelhead, salmon, bass, striped, and more.

Is Outguided free to use?+

Yes. Browsing guides, comparing services, and accessing contact information is completely free.

How does Outguided rank fishing guides?+

Guides are sorted by profile completeness — those with the most information (website, contact details, species, rivers) appear first. We do not accept paid placements.