Guide Services

 

Here at Frontier Anglers, we are extremely proud of our guide service.  All of our guides have intimate knowledge of our local waters and many have over 25 years of experience behind the oars.  Importantly, we like to think of ourselves as more than just fishing guides.  We're teachers, story tellers, listeners, legal advisors, chefs, meteorologists, alchemists, and entertainers.  Our guides understand that a day on the water is supposed to be fun as well as productive.  We strive to do everything in our power to make your day on the water with us as enjoyable as possible and will accomodate all kinds of special requests.  It makes no difference whether you're brand new to the sport of fly fishing or have traveled the world twice over with a fly rod in hand... everyone gets treated like an old friend in our boats.  We can teach newcomers the basics or offer old timers some insight into our local waters and the specialized techniques we use to consistently put BIG trout in our nets.  Whether you choose to spend a single day on one of our famous rivers or a full week exploring the world-class angling opportunites that Southwest Montana has to offer, we promise that your time with us will be something special that you and your friends or family will laugh and reminisce about for years to come. 

2009 was an outstanding year!  Thanks to two GREAT water years in a row, the quantity and quality of the trout that were landed in 2009 were some of the best in recent years.  The Beaverhead River, Big Hole River, and Ruby River all experienced great hatches and superb water flows and the outlook for 2010 is very good.  You dry fly fanatics should take note that when the flows are good in August and September, which they were in 2008 and 2009, dry fly fishing can be out of this world as big trout stuff themselves on grasshoppers, tricos, ants, spruce moths, and just about anything else that floats and is tasty.  Our local spring creek gem, Poindexter Slough (5 minutes south of Dillon, 4 minutes if you drive fast due to uncontrollable excitement) fished well in 2009.  It stays open all winter due to the spring-water influence, and a lot of our friends fish it all winter long to keep the shack nasties away.  The PMD hatch was phenomenal and the larger fish in Poindexter have been cooperating, although they sure do make you work for it!  Clark Canyon Reservoir was over 100% full for the first time in a decade this spring and the fish are really enjoying the new expansion of their happy home!  Last year, a good friend of ours landed a Brown Trout out of Clark Canyon that measured just about 34" and we've already heard a few tales of 10lb.+ Brown Trout that have been hooked and lost early this summer.  Over the hill, the Madison River fished well this year, with the world-famous hopper fishing providing some fantastic days. 


Live the dream and come fish with us this season… at the heart of Montana’s Best Fly Fishing Waters.

Full Day Float / Walk trips 1 Angler...........$395.00/ $450 for Big Hole 2 Anglers.........$450.00 3 Anglers.........$595.00

Half Day Float / Walk Trips 1 Angler..............$295.00 2 Anglers............$350.00 3 Anglers............$495.00 Half Day trips are only offered on the Big Hole under special circumstances

Our one-stop-shopping fishing packages have become famous over the last few years; and justly so.  One phone call takes care of everything.  All you have to do is pick your dates and we handle the rest.  Packages include lodging, buffet breakfast, river lunch, dinner at Dillon's finest restaurants, full days' guiding and all flies. 
You and one of our guides will form a team to explore any or all of the legendary rivers that abound in Southwest Montana.  The Beaverhead, Big Hole, Madison, Ruby, and Jefferson head up the list.  All you have to do is decide how long you can stay, pick the time.....then pick up the phone:
1-800-228-5263.  As soon as you get here, the adventure begins.

Guided Fishing Packages

Double Occupancy 2 Days.............$695.00 3 Days.............$995.00 4 Days.............$1295.00 5 Days.............$1595.00 6 Days.............$1895.00

Single Occupancy 2 Days...........$1095.00 3 Days...........$1595.00 4 Days...........$2095.00 5 Days...........$2595.00 6 Days...........$3095.00

Reservation/Cancellation Policy
To secure a reservation with us, we must have your credit card number.  We accept American Express, Discover, Visa and Master Card.  Although we require a credit card to secure a reservation with us, you are welcome to pay your deposit with a money order or personal check.  A deposit of $150.00 per trip/per day is required to hold any reservation for a guided fishing or hunting trip with us.  A 50% deposit is required to hold reservations on Private Waters, and for Accommodations. 

Cancellations

If a cancellation must be made, at any time, for any reason, and we can fill your reserved dates, you will be billed a processing fee of just 20% of your deposit amount.

60 Days prior to your reservation
If a cancellation is made in writing, 60 days or more prior to your reservation, you will be charged 20% of your deposit amount.

30-60 Days
If a cancellation is made in writing 30 to 60 days prior to your reservation, you will be charged your full deposit amount

30 Days or Less
If a cancellation is made in writing 30 days or less prior to your reserved trip dates, you will be charged the full amount of your trip.

Private Water/Accommodation Cancellations
In the event of a Private Water or Accommodation cancellation, you will be charged a fee of one full day or 1/2 your total expected cost, whichever is greater, unless the written cancellation is recieved at least 60 days prior to your reservation dates.

If you are concerned with the possibility of a cancellation, we recommend Trip Cancellation Insurance

Frontier Anglers is not responsible for weather conditions, airline schedules, illness, water conditions, or car rentals.