Montana Fly Fishing At Its Best

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on fly fishing packages in Montana

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April 1 - June 1

October 1 - October 30

(for mid summer prices please refer to our fishing and lodging page)

Enjoy the best of off season fly fishing that Montana has to offer. The variety of packages available gives you the opportunity to pick and choose based on the amount of time you have and your budget.

The fishing options are endless. Packages offered include fishing on the Yellowstone, Madison, Gallatin or Boulder Rivers, the three famous Spring Creeks (DePuy’s, Armstrong’s or Nelson’s) or any combination that you choose.

All lodging is at the historic Mission Creek Ranch. Formally the sight of Ft. Parker, Mission Creek Ranch is without a doubt once of the most beautiful and historic ranches in Montana. The ranch offers 2 miles of private access to the Yellowstone and one mile of access to the Mission Creek that meanders throughout the upper ranch. The lodge was built in 2001 and offers all the modern amenities along with spectacular views of the Absaroka Mountain Range. The entire facility is beautifully decorated with traditional western antiques and Montana memorabilia.

Fishing and Lodging Packages

3 nights ~ 2 days
Two full days of fishing on the Yellowstone, Madison or Boulder Rivers
Single Angler $1400.00
Based on 2 anglers / double occupancy $750.00 per person

4 nights ~ 3 days
Three full days of fishing on the Yellowstone, Madison or Boulder Rivers
Single Angler $1900.00
Based on 2 angler / double occupancy $950.00 per person

5 nights ~ 4 days
One full day on a Spring Creek, two days on the Yellowstone, Madison or Boulder Rivers. Final day is anglers choice.
Single Angler $2300.00
Based on 2 anglers / double occupancy $1250.00 per person

6 nights ~ 5 days
Two full days on the Yellowstone, Madison or Boulder Rivers, two days on Spring Creeks (Armstrong’s Nelson’s or DePuy’s). Final day is anglers choice
Single Angler $3250.00
Based on 2 anglers / double occupancy $1650.00 per person

Packages include all breakfasts, lunches, lodging, fishing, two-dozen flies, rods and reels, private access to two miles of the Yellowstone River and Mission Creek.

Not included with package: Transportation to and from airports, fishing license and gratuity.

Livingston Montana Fly Fishing

Regis and I really enjoyed our float last September on the Yellowstone. Although I've been fishing my whole life and been to Montana several times, this was my first guided float trip in the west . Having observed guides on the Bighorn, I was not anxious to spend my precious fishing time trapped in a boat with an expert.

I decided to book Yellowstone TroutScout Outfitters for the float since Regis was new to fly fishing and my attempts to teach him back east were mixed at best. What a great decision. I was amazed at Trey's ability to maneuver the boat, instruct the two of us, quickly get Regis into two "fish of lifetime." Here are pictures of two of Regis's fish. The rainbow was his first trout on a dry fly. The brown trout was 21" inches!

I've wade fished the Yellowstone several times and can say floating is the only way to truly experience its beauty, fish and wildlife. For me the true highlight was seeing the bald eagles, golden eagles and osprey.

My fear of expert guides was unfounded, we very much enjoyed Trey's company. I am looking forward to bringing my wife and daughters to Montana over the next several years and will be definitely including a Yellowstone float trip with Yellowstone TroutScout.

Bill Scherder

Montana Fly Fishing, Lower Madison with Yellowstone TroutScout

Fishing on the Lower Madison is truly one of Montana's finest fisheries. The 2008 fly fishing season is closer than you think. Let Yellowstone TroutScout Outfitters share the experience of this fine river with you.

To The Big O

You know the old saying take a man fishing and you'll feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you'll feed him for a lifetime. The new saying is take your kid fishing and you'll enjoy the day, teach him how to fish and he might just turn it into his profession (thanks Dad) . This posting is for the benefit of my parents who I don't think have ever seen a web site. Aaron, if they are sitting with you at your computer, show them around, look at the testimonial page, the 21+ page etc.. Also can you show them the posts from January. Thanks for the help.

This Is Why Fly Fishermen Use Yellowstone TroutScout Outfitters

Fly Fishing enthusiast come from all over the world to enjoy fishing in Montana with Yellowstone TroutScout Outfitters. We feel that our fly fishing program is the best that Montana has to offer and the proof is in the pictures.

Add Fly Fishing to your Family Reunion

When planning your next family reunion, in the Livingston/Bozeman, Montana area why not consider enjoying a day of fly fishing on some of Montana's most beautiful rivers. Yellowstone TroutScout Outfitters can offer some of the best that Montana has to offer. We can accomodate both the experienced and novice anglers, and even those who just want to sit back and relax and enjoy the amazing surroundings. We will tailor your day to your exact wants and needs.

Corporate Retreats in Montana

When planning your corporate or business retreat, consider the great outdoors as a part of it. Yellowstone TroutScout Outfitters is a full service fly fishing outfitter located in Livingston, Montana. We offer fly fishing float trips as well as relaxing evening floats down the Yellowstone River. What a better way to end your days of business meetings with a reward to your employees or clients with a trip that they will never forget. This could possibly be the best "thank you" you could give them.

Montana Fly Fishing at 9500 feet

Yellowstone TroutScout Outfitters is truly a full service outfitter. In the photo above, our client asked about where to find the purest Yellowstone Cut-Throat in Montana. We traded in the drift boat for the helicopter and we headed for the high altitude lakes, just outside Yellowstone National Park.

Fly Fishing Web Sites Worth Visiting

In the off season, I do a lot of homework on fly fishing, not only in Montana, but all over the world. Take a look at these sites. I hope that you enjoy them as much as I do.

http://www.midcurrent.com/ provides fly fishing information, advise, trip information, gear and media reviews as well as excerpts of the best fly fishing literature.

http://www.moldychum.com/ offers great fly fishing humor along with some nice photos and information on fly fishing.

http://www.flyfishchick.com/ is an enthusiastic lady who is all about fly fishing.

http://www.about-flyfishing.com is just what is states. Ian Scott does a great job on everything from writing about fly fishing to some showing some great fly patterns. He also provides excellent information on the Canadian fly fishing scene.

Montana Fly Fishing Snow Pack Report

This is a list of the snow pack in mountain ranges and drainages throughout Montana. The snow pack throughout Montana and in particular the Yellowstone basin is signifiantly higher than it has been in the last few years. You will notice that the snow pack in some basins is as much as 50% - 70% higher than it was last year.
These numbers are as of January 31, 2008
Upper Yellowstone Basin . . .109% of average

Lower Yellowstone Basin . . .111% of average

Big Horn Basin. . .113% of average

Missouri Mid Stream Basin. . .94% of average

Missouri Headwaters. . .113% of average

Smith, Judith, Musselshell. . .93% of average

Sun, Teaton, Marias. . .104% of average

Kootenia River Basin. . .101% of average

Flathead Basin. . .90% of average

Upper Clarksfork Basin. . .90% of average

Lower Clarksfork Basin. . .101% of average

Bitterroot Basin. . . 106% of average

Jefferson River Basin. . .107% of average

Madison River Basin. . .116% of average

Gallatin River Basin. . .110% of average

The Yellowstone River, Corwin Springs is flowing at 550 CFS

Missouri River, Wolf Creek is flowing at 3370 CFS

The Lower Madison is flowing at 1130 CFS

The Gallatin River is flowing at 261 CFS

Boulder River is flowing at 141 CFS