Montana River Camp Trip

Trip Overview
What better way to experience “Big Sky Country,” than camping under the stars on some of Montana’s famous trout rivers. Everything will be taken care of for you – meals, camping equipment, fishing gear, etc so that you can just sit back and enjoy the ride. This trip is great for both beginner and expert anglers alike.

Lodging Details
Camps are comfortable but relaxed. You will enjoy great meals and a well appointed camp in the evenings. The camp kitchen is in a large wall tent which is also big enough to move the dining table inside if the weather is bad. When the weather is nice enough, they set up an outdoor dining table under a sun shade. In spring or fall, they also frequently bring in a packable wood burning stove if weather is cool for the wall tent. Sleeping tents are large 6-man tents that they put a maximum of 2 guests in for each tent. Guests are provided large dry bags for their personal gear that goes down to each campsite. A hand washing station and camp shower system are available. Towels are also provided. Camp gear is often floated down on rafts on rivers like the Yellowstone, or drive-in camps on rivers like the Madison or Missouri. Cots, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, and full size pillows are provided.

Food & Beverages
Hot and hearty breakfasts are prepared each morning. Appetizers are available after fishing followed by a multicourse dinner. Lunches are picnic style lunches that go in the guides’ coolers. All dietary restrictions and food allergies are accommodated for by the chef.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
There are fantastic scenic opportunities for photographers, as well as wildlife. But for the most part, this is an angling destination that is best suited for focused anglers. 

Internet / Communications
Cell service varies depending on the camp location. On some reaches of river there is good service, and on others there is no service. The camp crew will have an in-reach satellite messenger for emergencies if they are out of service.

How to Get There
For most trips, we typically recommend flying in / out of Bozeman (BZN) and staying the night before and the night after the trip at a partnered hotel in Bozeman. We generally recommend taking advantage of the outfitters discounted hotel rates before and after the trip which can be easily added to the package. Your guides will pick you up from your hotel on the morning of the first fishing day of the trip, and drop you off at your hotel after your last day of fishing.

Documents Required
Fishing licenses are available at most area fly shops and sporting goods stores throughout Montana. However, the most convenient way to purchase your fishing licenses is online by visiting the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website. Yellowstone National Park fishing licenses can also be purchased online before the start of the trip.

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

General Information
Most trips are 3 days of fishing and 2 nights of camping. However, based on availability and the number of anglers in your group, itineraries can be customized for trips as short or as long as you please. However, 4-5 days is typically the max.

Most trips are on the Madison River or Yellowstone River. Although sometimes camps can be on the Missouri River and a few other rivers in Southwest Montana. On rivers like the Yellowstone, the camps are floated into islands or undeveloped sections of the river. On the Madison and Missouri, camps are driven in and set up while guests float into camp.

Because this is a mobile trip, and camping locations can be chosen based on conditions, good fishing can generally be found throughout the spring, summer, and fall. The early spring months are great for high catch rates and encountering fewer anglers out on the water. The late spring and early summer often provide anglers chances at landing larger trout. During this time, trips are usually on tailwaters like the Madison or Missouri Rivers to find better conditions and fishing due to runoff beginning on freestone rivers throughout the area. Starting late June through the remainder of the summer season, most camp trips are on the Yellowstone River. 

On the first day of fishing, the guides pick up anglers at their chosen hotel in Bozeman. Any gear that anglers don’t need during their day of fishing goes with the camp crew who will transport it to the first night’s camp location. After fishing, anglers generally float into camp in time to unpack, relax, and enjoy some appetizers. Dinner is served outdoors when the weather is nice or in the protection of a wall tent if it is windy or raining. Camp is fully set up by the camp crew by the time angler finish their day of fishing and arrive at the camp location. After a hearty breakfast in the morning, anglers depart for their day of fishing while the camp crew remains behind to break down camp, and then move it to the next camp location. On the final day of fishing, the guides will drop anglers off at their chosen hotel in Bozeman.

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 outfitter.

2026 Pricing
2-3 anglers = $900 per person / per day
4 or more anglers = $780 per person / per day

- Add an extra $370 / per day to cover the single angler in odd numbered group such as 3, 5, 7, etc anglers 
- Parties of less than 5 anglers may request an private camp for an added fee of $150 per angler / per day
- Hotel accommodations the night before and after the trip can be added at a discounted rate

Included

• Guides pick up / drop off in Bozeman
• Guided fishing
• Camping
• Rods, reels, flies, tackle, etc furnished by the guides
• All camping gear (tents, cots, pads, sleeping bags, pillows, etc)
• All meals, non-alcoholic beverages, etc
• Beer and wine in camp (bring your own liquor) 
• Taxes and fees

Excluded

• Airfare (fly into Bozeman)
• Hotel accommodations in Bozeman before / after trip (can be added at a discounted rate)
• Transportation to / from the airport and your hotel(s) in Bozeman
• Gratuities for guides and camp crew
• Waders / boots (available for rental if needed)
• Fishing licenses (buy online before trip)

Terms & Conditions
Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages. A deposit of 50% per person is due within 10 days of booking for all trip packages and reservations, and final payment if due 90 days prior to arrival. All trip cancellations must be received in writing, and sent to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, LLC. For all cancellations outside of 90 days of scheduled arrival at the lodge, a cancellation fee of 7.5% of the reservation total will be applied (plus a $100 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee) will be issued. For cancellations 60-90 days before arrival, a cancellation fee of 50% of the reservation total will be applied (plus a $100 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee) will, and no refund or credit will be issued for trips cancelled less than 60 days before arrival. If a cancelled package is resold by either the lodge or by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, then a full refund will be sent minus a $100 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee. In the case of cancellation by the client, both deposit and final payment may be transferred to another guest or angler for those same (original) dates if facilitated and arranged by the client. Refunds or rollovers are not available for reservation date changes. Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance.

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings  
Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.   

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com to gain access. 

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment 

• Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3 
• Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees) 
• Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT.