What is included with a guided fishing trip?

All guide services Transportation to and from fishing River shuttle fees Drinks, snacks-and, for full day trips, lunch Use of rod, reel, and all necessary equipment (if needed)

What is not included with a guided fishing trip?

Fishing licenses Daily rod fee on private waters Gratuity

What is your deposit and cancellation policy?

50% deposit upon booking, balance collected on morning of trip If trip is cancelled more than 30 days prior to scheduled trip date, your deposit is fully refunded Cancellation made inside of 30 days prior to trip date will result in loss of your deposit

Guided Fly Fishing Trips

Helping anglers enjoy the Paradise Valley and surrounding waters since 1938.

Fly fishing is synonymous with Montana. With the Yellowstone River at our doorstep and Yellowstone National Park just down the road, our location in Livingston has a feast of incredible options to share with you. From floating down Paradise Valley and soaking in the scenery to fishing incredibly technical hatches to picky fish on the world-renowned spring creeks, we will make your Montana fly fishing adventure memorable and fun.

We're now booking for the 2025 season! Prime dates fill up fast and months in advance. Call us at 406.222.1673 to book your trip or ask any questions.

Waters WE Fish

We fish many waters around the Livingston area and SW Montana including:

Yellowstone River
Private Spring Creeks (DePuy, Armstrong's)
Boulder River
Stillwater River
Yellowstone National Park

2025 Guide Trip Rates

Full Day (Approximately 8am to 5pm) $695

Half Day (Approximately four hours on the water, morning or afternoon) $595

Giving Back

Fifty dollars of your guide trip rate goes into a fund and at the end of the season will go to multiple conservation efforts that help to preserve and protect the Yellowstone. We sincerely appreciate your contribution to this foundational cause.

Guided Fishing FAQs

All guide services
Transportation to and from fishing
River shuttle fees
Drinks, snacks-and, for full day trips, lunch
Use of rod, reel, and all necessary equipment (if needed)

Fishing licenses
Daily rod fee on private waters
Gratuity

50% deposit upon booking, balance collected on morning of trip
If trip is cancelled more than 30 days prior to scheduled trip date, your deposit is fully refunded
Cancellation made inside of 30 days prior to trip date will result in loss of your deposit

Montana license fees vary depending on duration (1 days, 5 days, or season) and residency (Resident, Non-Resident). Additional fees assessed once per season for Conservation Permit and Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp. Buy your license online here, or get it at the store.

We have a maximum of 2 anglers per boat for float trips. Additional people require an additional guide.

Hawkridge Outfitters, License #3977

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