Outfits differ mainly by target species, water type, and trip format, ranging from shared half-day inshore runs to private multi-day offshore excursions. Better operators spell out exactly what is provided, such as bait, tackle, licenses, and fish cleaning services, versus what you must bring yourself. A map location only shows the dock or meeting spot, not the vessel size, onboard amenities, or skipper experience.
Missoula 8
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Clear Creek Outfitters
5400 Arnica Rd, Missoula, MT 59803
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Montana Trout Outfitters
6108 Raelene Ct, Missoula, MT 59803
07:00–19:00
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Bob Powell's Guide Service
205 Black Pine Trail, Missoula, MT 59803
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Missoula Guided Fly Fishing
742 S 2nd St W, Missoula, MT 59801
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Montana Fishing Company
2415 Wyoming St W, Missoula, MT 59801
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Kelly Island Fishing Access
4854 Spurgin Rd, Missoula, MT 59804
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Montana Troutaholic Outfitters
6166 Larch Canyon Rd, Missoula, MT 59803
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Harper's Bridge
Missoula, MT
Bozeman 7
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Montana Fly Guides
20 Cypress St, Bozeman, MT 59715
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Fins & Feathers Guide Service
40 Spanish Peak Dr Ste 105, Bozeman, MT 59718
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All Water Anglers
753 S Cottonwood Rd, Bozeman, MT 59718
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Montana Angling Company
405 N Willson Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715
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Montana Angler
435 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715-4751
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Dead Drift Adventures
122 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715
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Rick Matney Outdoors
790 Damarell Rd, Bozeman, MT 59718
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George Anderson's Yellowstone Angler
5256 US Highway 89 S, Livingston, MT 59047
Mon-Sat 7:00-5:00, Sun 8:00-4:00
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Yellowstone River Outfitters
420 N 11th St, Livingston, MT 59047
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Yellowstone Country Fly Fishing
113 Altair Dr, Livingston, MT 59047
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Troutana Outfitters
118 S O St, Livingston, MT 59047
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Troutwest
102 Deep Creek Rd, Livingston, MT 59047
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Wet Net Outfitters LLC
705 Northern Lights Rd, Livingston, MT 59047
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Greater Yellowstone Outfitters
627 N C St, Livingston, MT 59047
Bigfork 6
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Flathead Lake Charters
33336 Whitecap Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911
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Wild Trout Adventures
12946 Trinkus Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911
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Big Sky Fishing Charters
Marina Cay Resort, Bigfork, MT 59911
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School of Trout
178 Wolf Creek Ranch Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911
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Howe's Fishing-A Able and Mo Fisch Charters
180 Vista Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911
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Bagley Guide Service
33336 Whitecap Ln, Bigfork, MT 59911
Billings 4
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River Rock Outfitters
5967 Sandalwood Dr, Billings, MT 59106
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Jason Morrison Outfitters
7215 Mossmain Ln, Billings, MT 59106-4273
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High Sierra Disc Golf Course
1235 W Wicks Ln, Billings, MT 59105-3584
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Lake Fork Trail
Billings, MT
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Montana Fishing Guides
1863 Tamarack Ln, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
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Outcast Guiding & Outfitters
1751 Middle Rd, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
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Flathead Fly Fishing Guides
1014 Sawtooth Trl, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Ennis 3
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Camp Creek Outfitters
25 Two Springs Rd, Ennis, MT 59729
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Hooked Outfitting
727 S 2nd St, Ennis, MT 59729
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Wild Ace Outfitters
32 Bluff View Ln, Ennis, MT 59729
Belgrade 2
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MaeFly Outfitters
170 Wildhorse Trail, Belgrade, MT 59714
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Montana Troutwranglers
410 Henry Dr, Belgrade, MT 59714
Dillon 2
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Anderson & Platt Outfitters
11 Pierce Dr, Dillon, MT 59725
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Tight Line Adventures
1120 Eliason Ln, Dillon, MT 59725
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Living Water Guide Service and Outfitting
205 Buffalo Run Rd, East Helena, MT 59635
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River Knight Outfitters
11 N Morton Ave, East Helena, MT 59635-8932
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Montana Fly Fishers & Leaning Tree Lodge
111 Front Dr, Fort Smith, MT 59035
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Bighorn River Drift Boat Rentals
40301 Highway 313, Fort Smith, MT 59035
Glasgow 2
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Ripp'n Lipps Guide Service
52 Akre Rd, Glasgow, MT 59230
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Team Lakeridge Guide Service
5990 Mt Highway 24 S, Glasgow, MT 59230-8866
Hamilton 2
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Go West Outfitters
621 N 4th St, Hamilton, MT 59840
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Montana Hunting and Fishing Adventures
870 Sleeping Child Rd, Hamilton, MT 59840
Helena 2
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Agee Outfitting
2010 8th Ave, Helena, MT 59601
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David Payne Outdoors
1160 Yuri Rd, Helena, MT 59602
Lakeside 2
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Mo Fisch Charters
7135 U.S. 93 S BOX 355, Lakeside, MT 59922
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Fish on Charters, LLC
7007 U.S. 93 S, Lakeside, MT 59922
Somers 2
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Hooked On Montana
5463 US Highway 93 S, Somers, MT 59932-9718
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Captain Mike's Fish-N-Fun and Flathead Fishfinders
Flathead Lake Boat Ramp, 5353 U.S. 93 S, Somers, MT 59932
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The Yellowstone Moose Lodge
87 Old Highway Rd, West Yellowstone, MT 59758
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Yellowstone Fishing Guides
PO Box 134, West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Baker 1
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South Sandstone Reservoir
Baker, MT
Big Sky 1
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East Slope Outdoors
44 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT 59716-7996
Butte 1
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Montana fish whisperer
3115 Kossuth St, Butte, MT 59701-6337
Cameron 1
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All Valley Anglers Outfitting Co.
30 FX Ranch Rd, Cameron, MT 59720-9665
Cascade 1
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Upland Angler Lodge
2625 Old US Highway 91, Cascade, MT 59421-8224
Clinton 1
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John Perry's Montana Fly Fishing
68 Rock Creek Rd, Clinton, MT 59825
Cooke City 1
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Beartooth Plateau Outfitters
302 Main St E, Cooke City, MT 59020
Craig 1
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Madden's Missouri River Fly Fishing Guides
70 Craig Main St, Craig, MT 59648
Culbertson 1
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Ike's Fishing Pond and Walking Trail
405 3rd Ave W, Culbertson, MT 59218
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Get The Net Outfitters
15 Marina Rd, Fort Peck, MT 59223
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Montana Fishing Guide School
47430 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59716
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Tiber Reservoir
Great Falls, MT
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Outcast Guiding & Outfitters
193 Shelter Valley Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901
Laurel 1
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Duck Creek Fishing Access Site
Duck Creek Rd, Laurel, MT 59101
Mc Allister 1
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Madison River Guides LLC
109 N Meadow Creek Rd, Mc Allister, MT 59740
Nashua 1
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Fishing Peck
12 Runaway Ln, Nashua, MT 59248-7536
Ovando 1
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North Fork Crossing
328 N Fork Hill Rd, Ovando, MT 59854
Saint Regis 1
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Clark Fork River Outfitters
11 Trout Ln, Saint Regis, MT 59866-9719
St Regis 1
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Clark Fork Trout
715 MT-135, St Regis, MT 59866
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Montana Rivers and Ridges Outfitter
903 Leese Ln, Stevensville, MT 59870
Twin Bridges 1
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Four Rivers Fishing Company
201 N Main St, Twin Bridges, MT 59754
Victor 1
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Wapiti Waters
516 Chickadee Ln, Victor, MT 59875
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Glacier Anglers and Outfitters
12400 US-2, West Glacier, MT 59936
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Lakestream Outfitters
669 Spokane Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
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Buglife Flyfishing
100 Barnes Ln, Wolf Creek, MT 59648
Also in Montana
- Tackle and Bait Shops73
- Kayak & Canoe Rentals35
- Boat Rentals26
- Marinas and Harbors26
- Boat Storage12
- Boat Tours & Charters11
- Scuba Diving Centers8
- Boat Ramps7
Good to know
What is typically included in a chartered fishing trip?
Most charters provide the boat, fuel, captain, rods, reels, bait, and tackle, along with required safety gear. Captains often clean and fillet your catch at the end of the trip, but you should bring your own food, drinks, sunscreen, and layers.
How much do fishing charters usually cost?
Half-day inshore trips often range from $400 to $800 for a small group, while full-day offshore or deep-sea charters typically cost $1,200 to $2,500 or more depending on vessel size and fuel burn. Individual seats on shared party boats are much less, usually around $80 to $150 per person.
What happens if there is bad weather on the day of the trip?
Captains monitor marine forecasts and make the final call on weather cancellations based on sea conditions and passenger safety, not just rain. If the trip is canceled by the operator, you are generally offered a reschedule date or a full refund of your deposit.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Montana, check the 83 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Montana, MarinaAtlas indexes 83 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.