Fishing


Registered Guide & Outfitters
364 McCarthy Loop
Hamilton, Montana 59840-9146
406-363-4129
Email: [email protected]

FISHING

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE GUIDING WILDERNESS EXCURSIONS IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS

We offer some of the finest trout fly fishing the west has to offer. Our goal is to provide a personalized float service that caters to your individual needs, whether you’re seasoned or a first time fly fisherman. Guides Bill and Jim Mitchell are both lifelong residents of the Bitterroot Valley. Jim has also had the opportunity to fish many of the rivers of the northwest. Our love of fishing has given us the desire to share the wonderful sport of fly fishing with our clients. Because we feel we should do our part for the quality of the fishery, catch and release is our policy.

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We are located in the Bitterroot Valley of western Montana, and we exclusively fish the Bitterroot River, which meanders through a valley with fantastic scenery . It’s bordered on the west by the beautiful Bitterroot Mountains and on the east by the Sapphire Mountain range. The Bitterroot River has close to 100 mile of fishable water that supports a healthy population of native west slope cutthroat, rainbow, brown, brook trout and mountain white fish.

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The Bitterroot River is a wonderful fishery because of the wide variety of aquatic insects.

Major Hatches:
The skwala are the first big hatch we fish. This occurs between mid March to early April, followed by the salmon flies and green drake hatch from late May through June. July and August have many more hatches – may flies, fall drake, varies caddis, stone flies, hoppers, ants, and tricos to name a few.

We Provide:

  • Transportation to and from the river from local accommodations
  • Raft and guide
  • Lunches, snacks and nonalcoholic beverages
  • Instruction, as little or as much as you desire

You Provide:

  • Fishing license
  • Flies and equipment, which can be purchased the day before or on the way to the river, at one of the many local fly shops

Suggested Items to Bring:

  • Sun glasses – polarized are recommended
  • Hat
  • Sun screen
  • Layers of clothing
  • Light rain gear
  • Camera
  • Waders, if you want dry feet

Rate Schedule*

Guided Float Trip Rates – One Trip

1 Person – $300
2 People – $350

* 10% discount given on multiple day trips

Special:

Montana and Idaho 5 day trip
 3 days float fishing the Bitterroot River in Montana
 2 days walk and wade fishing the Selway River in Idaho
 2 people$2,350
 (Accommodations included in Idaho portion of special)
 (Add sales tax for the Idaho portion of trip)

Accommodations:
We will send a list of local motels and bed and breakfasts.

Reservations and Cancellations:
50% deposit is required to reserve all trips. This deposit is fully refundable up to 60 days prior to the trip. Your deposit is nonrefundable thereafter, but trips may be rescheduled if dates are available within the same year.

IDAHO FLY FISHING TRIP

We offer outstanding wild trout fishing on the catch and release Selway River in Central Idaho. Our goal is to provide an enjoyable, outdoor, wilderness experience in the largest wilderness complex in the continental US.

The Selway River runs through the Selway Bitterroot and Frank Church River Of No Return Wilderness Areas.

We provide a personalized wilderness experience whether you’re a seasoned or first time fisherman.

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These trips are walk and wade fly fishing for cutthroat, rainbow, and brook trout; also mountain white fish. The Selway River is a lightly fished native fishery that provides outstanding fishing in a truly wilderness setting.

Day horseback rides are included on trip if desired.

We Provide:

  • Accommodations – a tent camp in a wonderful scenic setting
  • Meals
  • Guide and instructions ((as little or as much as desired)
  • horses if day rides are desired

You Provide:

  • Fishing license
  • Fishing gear and equipment
  • Sleeping bag and personal gear

Special:

Montana and Idaho 5 day trip
 2 days walk and wade fishing the Selway River in Idaho
 3 days float fishing the Bitterroot River in Montana
 2 people$2,350
 (Accommodations included in Idaho portion of special)
 (Add sales tax for the Idaho portion of trip)

Rate Schedule

Guided walk and wade fishing trip
3 day minimum, 2 person minimum$300 per person per day
Discounts offered for larger groups

Reservations and Cancellations:

  • One-third deposit required to reserve trip
  • Deposits are nonrefundable

For all Idaho trips state sales tax is added.


OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE GUIDING WILDERNESS EXCURSIONS IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS