Best Fishing Guides in Montana
These are the most established fishing guides in Montana on the Missouri, Yellowstone, Madison, ranked by profile completeness on Outguided.
Ford Creek Guest Ranch
Augusta, Montana
Ford Creek Guest Ranch operates as a guide service out of Augusta, Montana. Waters include the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Bighorn, and Bitterroot. Services include float trip, fly fishing, lake fishing, and light tackle. Contact Travis Barker to book a trip.
Yellowstone Outfitters
Moran, Montana
A Montana outfitter, Yellowstone Outfitters is based in Moran. They offer trips on the Thorofare River, Yellowstone River, Beaverhead, and Big Hole. Target species include arctic grayling, brook trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and golden trout. Contact Brandon Kunz to book a trip.
Scott Vollmer Outfitting
Gallatin Gateway, Montana
Run by Scott Vollmer, Scott Vollmer Outfitting is a fishing guide service out of Gallatin Gateway, Montana. Waters include the Bighorn, Blackfoot, Boulder, and Clark Fork. Anglers can expect to pursue arctic grayling, brook trout, brown trout, bull trout, and cutthroat trout.
Trout Whisperer
Bozeman, Montana
Trout Whisperer equips anglers in the Bozeman area of Montana. Anglers can fish the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Bighorn, and Boulder. Target species include arctic grayling, brook trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and golden trout. The shop carries gear, flies, and local water reports.
The Complete Fly Fisher
Wise River, Montana
The Complete Fly Fisher is a fly fishing lodge in Wise River, Montana. Fish the Big Hole River, Beaverhead River, Jefferson River. Species include brook trout, brown trout, bull trout, cutthroat trout. Lodging, Guided Fishing, Meals Included available.
Backcountry Montana Adventures
Dillon, Montana
Backcountry Montana Adventures is well regarded among Montana anglers for guided trips on the Beaverhead, Big Hole, and Jefferson, operating from Dillon. They target arctic grayling, brook trout, brown trout, bull trout, and cutthroat trout throughout the season. Contact HR Hoffman and Cory Creighton to book a trip.
Cabinet Mountain Outfitters
Plains, Montana
Cabinet Mountain Outfitters guides anglers on the Clark Fork and Flathead out of Plains, Montana. Primary species are arctic grayling, bass, brook trout, brown trout, and bull trout. Services include day trip, float trip, fly fishing, and lake fishing. Contact Gerald Carr to book a trip.
Latitudes Outfitting
Hamilton, Montana
Based in Hamilton, Montana, Latitudes Outfitting is a fishing outfitter with access to some of Montana's best water, including the Bighorn, Bitterroot, and Blackfoot. Anglers can expect to pursue arctic grayling, bass, brook trout, brown trout, and bull trout. Contact Robert Gary to book a trip.
Spotted Bear Ranch
Bozeman, Montana
Specializing in arctic grayling and brook trout fishing, Spotted Bear Ranch operates out of Bozeman, Montana. Guided trips run on the Blackfoot, Clark Fork, Flathead, and Missouri. They offer day trip, float trip, fly fishing, and multi-day trip. Contact Madison Edwards to book a trip.
C. Francis & Co. Sporting Agents
Gallatin Gateway, Montana
Gallatin Gateway, Montana is home to C. Francis & Co. Sporting Agents, a guide service targeting arctic grayling, brook trout, and brown trout. Services include day trip, float trip, fly fishing, and multi-day trip. Contact Chris Francis to book a trip.
Linehan Outfitting
Troy, Montana
Linehan Outfitting offers guided fishing trips in the Troy area of Montana. Anglers can fish the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork, and Kootenai. Target species include arctic grayling, brook trout, brown trout, bull trout, and cutthroat trout. Contact Tim and Joanne Linehan to book a trip.
Upper Canyon Outfitters
Alder, Montana
Specializing in arctic grayling and brook trout fishing, Upper Canyon Outfitters operates out of Alder, Montana. Anglers can fish the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson, and Madison. They offer day trip, float trip, fly fishing, and river fishing. Contact Donna and Jake McDonald to book a trip.
Montana Fly Fishing Lodge (Quaking Aspen Ranch)
Absarokee, Montana
Montana Fly Fishing Lodge (Quaking Aspen Ranch) is a fly fishing lodge in Absarokee, Montana. Fish the East Rosebud River, Yellowstone River, Bighorn River. Species include brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, yellowstone cutthroat trout. Lodging, Guided Fishing, Meals Included available.
Cache Creek Outfitters
Gallatin Gateway, Montana
The Bighorn is prime fishing water, and Cache Creek Outfitters knows it well — they've been guiding trips from Gallatin Gateway on this stretch. They target arctic grayling, brook trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and golden trout throughout the season. Contact Charles Immenschuh to book a trip.
Montana Safaris
Bynum, Montana
Based in Bynum, Montana, Montana Safaris is a fishing guide service with access to some of Montana's best water, including the Bighorn, Blackfoot, and Flathead. Anglers can expect to pursue arctic grayling, brook trout, brown trout, bull trout, and cutthroat trout. Contact Colter Heckman to book a trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top fishing guides in Montana?+
Outguided ranks guides by profile completeness. The guides listed here have the most detailed profiles — including species, rivers, services, and contact information.
What rivers do Montana fishing guides operate on?+
Top rivers include the Missouri, Yellowstone, Madison, Blackfoot, Jefferson. The Missouri has the most guides with 99 listed.
What species can I target in Montana?+
Montana guides target rainbow trout, brown trout, arctic grayling, cutthroat trout, golden trout, brook trout, and more.
How does Outguided determine "best" fishing guides?+
Guides are ranked by profile completeness — those with websites, contact info, detailed species and river data appear first. This is not an editorial ranking or paid placement.