Big Sky / West Yellowstone Fly Fishing Day Trips

Season

April-October

Species

Rainbow & Brown Trout

Ideal for

Couples, Family, Solo Anglers & Friends

Fly Fish the Henry’s Fork, Madison, Gallatin Rivers and Yellowstone National Park Waters

PLEASE READ: TO BEGIN YOUR BOOKING PROCESS, PLEASE CLICK “RESERVE NOW” ABOVE.

We provide you with direct communication with the outfitter or guide to set up a guided fishing trip through our Day Trip program. All communication will be done directly with the outfitter or guide unless stated otherwise.
Yellow Dog is entirely hands-off in our day trip program, providing the Yellow Dog approved outfitters and guides with referrals and client information.
To set up a day trip and begin communicating with the outfitter or guide, click the “Reserve Now” button above. You will fill out a short form that will generate an action email that goes directly to the outfitter. The guide will in turn reply to you via email or phone. Please allow the outfitter or guide some time to respond to you, as they may be on the water or out of cell coverage during normal fishing and business hours.

Lodging Details
Accommodations are not included with these Fly Fishing Day Trips basing out of West Yellowstone and Big Sky, Montana. For travelers planning to overnight in the area, we can recommend some local hotel, resort, or guest ranch options across many budgets and with various amenities.

Food and Beverages
Your guide will provide a packed cooler with lunch and assorted beverages, including water. Beer and alcohol are not included. Lunches are often had stream-side with tables and chairs or enjoyed while sitting in the boat enjoying the scenery.

Typical Length of Fishing Day
The standard fishing day is six to eight hours long, with most guides amenable to varying times to suit your needs. Typical days have you departing between 7 and 8 AM and returning between 4 and 6 PM.

Where To Meet Your Guide
Most West Yellowstone and Big Sky, Montana fly fishing day trips will meet at your lodging, a local fly shop, or a pre-determined common meeting place. Meeting place and times will be well communicated prior to the start of your Montana fly fishing trip arranged by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures.

How To Get There
The fly fishing around West Yellowstone and Big Sky, Montana is very easily accessible. Within an hour’s drive from the hotels, guest ranches, and lodges near West Yellowstone and Big Sky, Montana, dozens of guided fishing trips exists—from walk and wade trips on the Gallatin River to float trips on the Upper Madison and Henry’s Fork Rivers.

West Yellowstone and Big Sky, Montana are best serviced by flying into West Yellowstone airport with its new summer schedule or flying into nearby Bozeman-Yellowstone international airport via Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, and United. Located less than two hours from Yellowstone National Park and a day’s drive from Glacier National Park, Bozeman is a popular Montana vacation destination. Jackson, Wyoming is also nearby and accessible via an easy half-days drive through scenic Grand Teton National Park.

Travel Arrangements
Yellow Dog provides airline reservations ad ticketing assistance through etcTravel Group, and a full-service airline logistics agent that can help book airline tickets, hotels, rental cars, and more. You can click here to request a quote or contact Yellow Dog for more information at 406-585-8667. etcTravel Group offers dedicated support services for all Yellow Dog clients. Service fees may apply when booking or researching tickets, and etcTravel will discuss this with you before sending quotes.

Travel Tools
– Airline Ticketing
– Moon Phases
– Rent This Rod
– Trip Insurance and Emergency Evacuation
– Global Rescue Membership

General Information
Even within a single day of guided fishing near West Yellowstone and Big Sky, Montana, numerous fishing options are available. Depending on weather conditions and the time of year, you can fish for wild and native trout on a variety of rivers and creeks.

Ideally suited for anglers of all abilities the waters near here all offer both beautiful scenery and ample opportunities for wild and native trout on dry and subsurface flies. All guides are safe, professional, and knowledgeable.

Boats and Equipment
Guides fish from specially designed boats and rafts meant for fly fishing rivers in Montana. These fishing trips most often include the use of quality gear and equipment, including rods and reels, leaders and tippet, and all necessary flies.

Package Rates
Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter. All prices listed below are quoted in US dollars.

Full-Day Trip (1 or 2 anglers) = $500 – $600

What’s Included:

Full day of guided fishing for either one or two anglers
A packed cooler lunch and bottled water
All necessary equipment, flies, and tackle
All applicable taxes

What’s Not Included:

Beer and alcohol
Fishing license for each angler
Gratuities for the guide

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please review day trip terms and conditions section for more information specific to location/outfitter:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Payment Terms For All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings
In order to lock in your trip reservation, we ask that you please remit payment at the time of receipt of invoice. For your convenience, Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a direct and secure ACH platform – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Note that all Yellow Dog invoices include a live link that takes you directly to the Yellow Dog ACH platform for fast and easy payment. For open and existing invoices with a remaining balance, payment reminders also include this easy link to the ACH page.

Other customary forms of payment that are accepted are checks or wire transfers. If you would like to pay in a different way or have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (888) 777-5060 or (406) 585-8667. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Beginning September 1st, 2020, Yellow Dog will apply a 3% convenience fee for all credit card transactions.

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures Standard Forms For Payment

ACH online payments (for US banking institutions only).
Traditional checks (sent via mail)
Electronic wire payments (client is responsible for any wiring fees)

*Please contact us if you prefer or require a different payment option. Convenience fees may apply for other payment methods.

**Please be aware that the ACH platform is only available for US financial institutions and bank accounts. International payments can be made via wire or with a credit card.

Henry’s Fork Anglers can provide you with some of the best fly fishing for trout in the country. We are located in Last Chance, Idaho. The fly shop sits near the banks of the famous Henry’s Fork of the Snake River. We offer our guests superior outfitting and guide services. Our guides are skilled in challenging the most experienced angler or patiently introducing first-timers to the sport of fly fishing.