Fly Fishing

Clark Fork | St. Regis | Bitterroot

Western Montana Guided Fly Fishing Trips

Joe Cantrell Outfitting offers owner-led guided fly fishing trips on three Western Montana rivers:

Each trip is built around current river conditions and the kind of day you want on the water.

Some anglers want instruction throughout the day. Others prefer to fish with minimal coaching. Either approach works.

The goal is simple: match the day to the river and fish it well.

Trip Options

Full-Day Float Trip

Most trips are full-day floats.

A typical day includes several hours on the water floating productive sections of river, adjusting techniques as conditions change.

Full-day trips give us time to cover water, adapt to insect activity, and fish different types of structure throughout the day.

Best suited for

  • anglers visiting Montana

  • anglers wanting a full river experience

  • anglers fishing larger rivers like the Clark Fork or Bitterroot

Walk & Wade Trip

Walk and wade trips are usually scheduled on smaller water such as the St. Regis when conditions allow.

These trips focus on working specific sections of river carefully and methodically.

They can be a good fit for anglers who enjoy technical fishing and a slower pace.

Best suited for

  • anglers who enjoy smaller rivers

  • anglers comfortable wading

  • anglers wanting a quieter experience

Guided trips include:

  • professional guide service

  • drift boat (for float trips)

  • rods and reels if needed

  • flies selected for current conditions

  • shuttle logistics

  • lunch and drinks

You’re welcome to bring your own gear if you prefer.

What’s Included

Recommended items include:

  • Montana fishing license

  • weather-appropriate clothing

  • hat or sun protection

  • polarized sunglasses

  • wading gear if scheduled for a wade trip

Exact details can be confirmed when scheduling your trip.

What to Bring

For larger groups, I coordinate trips with a small group of trusted guides who know these rivers and operate to the same standard.

This allows us to run multi-boat trips while maintaining a consistent guiding approach.

If you’re planning a group trip, we can talk through timing and river options.

Multi-Boat & Group Trips

The best river for a trip often depends on conditions.

Flow levels, clarity, and weather can all influence which river will fish best during a given week.

Before your trip, I keep an eye on those variables and help decide where we’ll have the best opportunity.

Choosing the Right River

If you’re planning to fish Western Montana, give me a call and we’ll talk through timing, river choice, and what you’re hoping to get out of the day.

Simple conversation. Clear plan.

Phone: (406) 649-3474

Plan Your Trip

Each trip includes a dedicated guide and accommodates up to two anglers. Let us know how many anglers you’re bringing, and we’ll match your group with the right number of guides.

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