Big Sky / West Yellowstone Day Trips

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.

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

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. 

Outfitter Email: info@henrysforkanglers.com 

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.