Guided Fly Fishing
Expert guides are ready to take you fishing on the Bitterroot and Salmon Rivers
Fly Fishing Always on the Bitterroot
Whether a beginner, intermediate or expert, float with an experienced guide down the Bitterroot River, or its West Fork or East Fork for a memorable day of trout fishing. The Guides at Fly Fishing Always are renown in the valley for their historic and extensive knowledge of these waters. These guides are experts on the hatches and proper flies to use, whether it’s an old faithful such as Big Freddy or whatever it might take to catch the big fish.
In order to protect and preserve the stream-bred trout of the Bitterroot’s blue-ribbon waters, all fishing is catch and release. Please note, the months of May and June can be high water with limited fishing and scenic float availability due to snow melt. Complimentary fishing gear is available from Triple Creek Ranch and your guide will furnish the rods, reels, flies and his/her expertise. Your guide will meet you in the Activity Center of the lodge at your scheduled time. Some guides have boat dogs. If you would prefer not to have a boat dog, please let us know upon booking your trip. Half day and full day guided river floats are priced from $480 to $570. A 24-hour cancellation fee of 50% is enforced. A Montana Fishing License is required for fishing on the river, and our Activity Coordinators will be happy to help you procure one. Availability is somewhat flexible with as little as a day’s notice, though we recommend you reserve trip(s) in advance to ensure a preferred guide or a preferred day. A full day trip runs from 9:30am to 4:00/5:00pm. Half day trips depart at either 8:30am or 1:30pm. Guides will meet guests in the Activity Center at their scheduled time.
Rawhide Outfitters on the Salmon River
In July and August Rawhide Outfitters guides specialize in drift and wade fly fishing, dry or wet fly fishing and/or spin casting, depending on personal preference. You will drift through a lovely section of the Salmon River, occasionally stopping to wade good runs. Catch and release is encouraged. Anglers will tend to average 20 to 40 fish per day, rainbow and cutthroat trout ranging from 12 to 18 inches. Your guides will provide lunch for you to enjoy riverside. Guided fishing costs $530 for 1-2 people per boat and is payable to Rawhide Outfitters. An Idaho fishing license ($12.75 for 1 day) is required. Guests drive themselves just an hour and fifteen minutes from Triple Creek Ranch to meet their guide at North Fork, Idaho at 9:30 am. Cancellation within 48 hours is full price. Complimentary rain gear and wading equipment is available from Triple Creek Ranch.
Summer Trout Fly Fishing & Spin Casting on the Salmon River with Rawhide Outfitters is available in July and August. Trips are scheduled Sunday through Friday from 8:15 am to 5:00/6:00pm.
In the fall, Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River is an unforgettable adventure! Rawhide Outfitters’ guides have years of experience to ensure the highest possible success rate using a wide variety of both traditional and modern methods. The hatchery steelhead returns have been very successful with a strong native run as well. Guides use dory-type drift boats equipped with heaters. Guides will instruct you with a variety of fishing methods, such as trolling plugs or bait and fly fishing, depending upon the preference and skill level of each guest. Your guides will provide lunch for you to enjoy riverside. Guided fishing costs $530 for 1-2 people per boat which is payable to Rawhide Outfitters. An Idaho fishing license is required which Rawhide Outfitters will happily purchase for you. Availability is somewhat flexible with as little as a day’s notice, though we recommend you reserve trip(s) in advance to ensure a guide on your preferred day. Guests drive themselves just an hour and fifteen minutes from Triple Creek Ranch to meet their guide at North Fork, Idaho at 9:30 am. Guests will need to provide their own vehicle transportation to travel to North Fork. Cancellation within 48 hours is full price.
Steelhead Fishing on the Salmon River is available Mid-October through November, and in April. Trips depart Sunday through Friday from 8:15 am to 5:00/6:00pm.
