What to do and see in Montana, United States: The Best Fishing Charters & Tours

November 8, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

No matter where you look in Montana, you’ll find unspoiled nature, charming small towns and relaxing hospitality. Explore Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, then hit the road to discover more natural wonders. You can hike, bike or horseback ride through rugged mountain landscapes, fly-fish blue ribbon trout streams, paddle scenic rivers and lakes, or spend winter days carving fresh powder at ski resorts — then end your day wandering a vibrant main street or relaxing in a cozy lodge.
Restaurants in Montana

1. Glacier Guides and Montana Raft

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5.0 based on 1,512 reviews

Glacier Guides and Montana Raft

Raft. Hike. Fish. Bike. Stay. Glacier Guides and Montana Raft is celebrating almost four decades of guiding Glacier National Park tours. Our eco-conscious company, based in West Glacier, Montana offers private and public tours in and around Glacier. Guided activities include whitewater rafting, scenic floating, hiking, biking, backpacking, and fishing. Equipment sales and rentals are available, too. We also operate the quiet, cozy Glacier Guides Lodge at the west entrance to Glacier National Park, and have a charming Guest House available for family escapes. We provide exceptional, interpretive adventures in the Glacier National Park area, while always protecting Glacier’s unique ecosystem. Our focus on safety and preservation is unequaled, and underlined by the fact that Glacier Guides was chosen as the exclusive backpacking guide service in Glacier National Park, by the National Park Service, from 1983 to present. #RaftHikeFishBikeStay #glacierguidesMTraft

2. Cache Creek Outfitters

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5.0 based on 84 reviews

Cache Creek Outfitters

Welcome to Cache Creek Outfitters where our goal is to provide you with a fun, recreational experience in a safe environment. We offer two-three hour and full day horseback rides in several locations. If you are looking for more adventure, join us for a fishing-horseback trip into the high alpine lakes or mountain streams of Yellowstone Park (NW Corner). Overnight pack trips are another exceptional way to view the backcountry and enjoy a fully guided trip. If horses aren't your interest, we also specialize in fly fishing wade and float trips. Winter fishing trips are available when the snow flies.

3. Glacier Raft Company

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5.0 based on 3,561 reviews

Glacier Raft Company

Seize the opportunity to turn your experience in and around Glacier National Park from just another pretty driving tour to an adventure you’ll treasure for a lifetime! We're West Glacier's most experienced river outfitter. We offer 1/2 day and full day whitewater and scenic adventures on the beautiful rivers bordering Glacier National Park. We have the best safety record of any raft company in Glacier country. We're also the only Montana river outfitter with access to the Great Bear Wilderness and the Upper Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Give us a call and let our expert reservation staff help you book the perfect adventure for you, your friends, and your family!

4. Flying Pig Adventure Company

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5.0 based on 1,004 reviews

Flying Pig Adventure Company

Celebrating all things Yellowstone, the Flying Pig Adventure Company makes planning a vacation to Yellowstone easy. One call and you can set up anything from a quick float down the river to a complete vacation that includes lodging and an awesome activity package. Our activities include White water or Scenic Rafting, Horseback Rides, Fly Fishing, Park Tours and even shopping at our Camp Store. Above all else, we are best known for our friendly staff and excellent customer service. We love sharing the adventures of the Yellowstone area with our guests...And it shows! Many years ago, the Flying Pig got its start with whitewater rafting, and that is still the premier event today. Thousands of people have enjoyed our 8 Mile, 18 Mile and Overnight Rafting Trips on the Yellowstone River. We have awesome guides and our own private river access. In addition to whitewater trips, we also offer scenic floats for those who want to sit back, relax and soak in the views. Looking for a true Montana experience at a horse ranch? The Flying Pig offers horseback rides at a beautiful privately-owned alpine ranch just a few miles above town. The fun continues inside Yellowstone Park with Park Tours and Fly Fishing. In fact, we can take you fishing in some of the best trout rivers and streams in North America. We have also expanded to a second store location at 204 Park Street in Gardiner, where we offer a full complement of camping, hiking, fishing and apparel. Looking to experience Yellowstone first hand? Want to try something new? Give us a call and we will work with you to find just the right adventure. We encourage everyone to get out there and challenge themselves by doing something they never thought they'd do....To let their Pigs Fly!

5. Yellowstone Fishing Guides

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5.0 based on 31 reviews

Yellowstone Fishing Guides

Yellowstone Fishing Guides specializes in guiding anglers of all skill levels and abilities. We do both floating and wading trips, and supply all the gear necessary to try fly fishing at no extra cost. I grew up in West Yellowstone, and enjoy sharing this area with all of you. Come spend a day with us and see why this area is so special.

6. Wild River Adventures - Day Tours

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5.0 based on 853 reviews

Wild River Adventures - Day Tours

The BEST Whitewater Rafting, Scenic Floats, Guiding Fly Fishing, and Horseback Riding in Glacier National Park.

7. Gallatin River Guides

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5.0 based on 199 reviews

Gallatin River Guides

Located here in Big Sky, Montana we offer professional guided fly fishing trips and are a full service fly shop. Our area of operations are mainly the Gallatin, Madison, and Yellowstone Rivers. We also offer guided trips inside Yellowstone National Park.

8. Montana Angler Fly Fishing

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5.0 based on 233 reviews

Montana Angler Fly Fishing

Montana Angler Fly Fishing specializes in designing customized fly fishing vacations across Southern Montana. Experience Montana's legendary blue ribbon fisheries with their team of expert guides. Package trips include accommodations with world class fishing lodges, hotels and vacation rentals. Montana Angler also offers day trips to famous rivers such as the Yellowstone, Gallatin, Madison, Missouri, Bighorn, Jefferson, Ruby, Boulder and more. Guests can also opt for overnight float fishing excursions or high mountain wilderness trips via horseback. Our guides are some of the most experienced in Montana with well over 100 years of combined experience on waters across Southwest Montana.

9. Montana Fishing Outfitters

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5.0 based on 85 reviews

Montana Fishing Outfitters

Thanks for visiting us at Montana Fishing Outfitters, we are here to help you make your Montana fly fishing trip come to reality. We consider ourselves Montana’s Most Unique Guide Service because we offer top-notch angling adventures with our team of professional fly fishing guides throughout Montana. From our home water, the trout-filled Missouri River in central Montana, to the fabled Bighorn River in eastern Montana to the picturesque Yellowstone River in Paradise Valley, we get around. MFO takes pride in putting together your dream Montana fly fishing trip, whether it is float fishing one of our many famous blue-ribbon rivers or wade fishing a secret stream you’ve never heard of before. We also love to have fun out on the water with our anglers – we think fly fishing is about spending quality time in beautiful places with good people. We love what we do, and we want to share it with you.

10. Yellowstone Geyser Kayak Tours

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5.0 based on 270 reviews

Yellowstone Geyser Kayak Tours

Enjoy the beauty of Sea Kayaking in Yellowstone by getting off the beaten path, on a single or multi-day backcountry sea kayak tour. For over 30 years we have been showing our guests the absolute best way to experience the natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park by kayaking away from the crowds on Yellowstone Lake. Come paddle with the most experienced kayaking guides in Yellowstone, in our small groups with a customized experience, and you will see a side of Yellowstone few ever do. Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America’s first national park, and one of the best inland paddling destinations in the world. The clear water and high mountain lakes of the greater Yellowstone area provide a truly unique kayaking experience. Yellowstone is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone is the largest concentration of active geysers in the world – approximately half of the world’s total.

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