GRG: Montana Fly Fishing Shop and Guide Service
Gallatin River Guides in Big Sky is home to honest fishing info, guided fly fishing trips and instruction on the waters of Montana and Yellowstone Park, renowned customer service, and the gear you need for near and far.
"We are fine purveyors of fly fishing awesome-ness."
- Missouri
Missouri River flow: 4610 cfs
The Mighty Mo, a river that thinks it’s a spring creek. Don’t be fooled by the slow current and peaceful surroundings, my friend: This is big water with lots of big fish. Read more.
- Spring Creeks
Year-round hatches. Stalking sipping trout. And scenery to die for — that is fishing the spring creeks with Gallatin River Guides. We love these waters and guide them regularly. Read more.
- Upper Madison
Upper Madison River flow: 1620 cfs
Famous fly fishing waters. Our guides love this water for its beauty, it’s dry fly fishing, and it’s technicality. Caddis, stoneflies, mayflies, and midges dominate this river, making for hungry and happy trout. Read more.
- Lower Madison
Lower Madison River flow: 2700 cfs
Float fishing abounds on this local river. Thirty minutes from our shop and offering hatches of caddis, mayflies, and stoneflies, this is a great beginners river holding some big fish for those looking for a challenge. Read more.
- Gallatin
Gallatin River flow: 2980 cfs
Big Sky Montana’s home water. Fly fish right out our back door. With over 3,500 trout per mile, this river is why we are here. Fish it with us and discover it’s treasures and it’s secrets. Read more.
- Yellowstone
Yellowstone River flow: 13600 cfs
Home to four species of trout, some of which are trophy brown trout and many of which are native Yellowstone cutthroat. Near Livingston and Yellowstone Park we fish this beautiful river. Read more.
- Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is home to several streams that feature native Yellowstone Cutthroat trout. Slough Creek, Pelican Creek, the Lamar, Gardiner, and Yellowstone rivers all harbor these beautiful, easy-going fish. But, be ready, because they may be easy-going, but they’re ready for a tussle once caught. Read more.
Fishing is what we do. And been doing it right for nearly 30 years.
Gallatin River Guides is Big Sky's year-round fishing-only shop and outfitter serving the Gallatin, the Madison, and Yellowstone National Park. We fish a ton. Period. Fishing is what we do - not skiing, not biking, not backpacking. We do one thing and we do it well. From beginner to expert, from the Madison to the spring creeks, GRG is your source for fly fishing in Big Sky.
Our manager, Jimmy Armijo,
after some stream research.
Where We're Fishing Now
- Gallatin: Dirty, dirty, dirty. Instead we are hitting the links in the meadow and feeding our pond fish.
- Upper Madison: Opens Saturday. Sweet gobs of trout goodness.
- Lower Madison: Best bet for trophy fish right now. Big Chubbys and worms.
- Yellowstone: Mud. Soak at Chico instead.
Looking for a Place to Fish
Now that you’ve learned some new techniques, put them to use while fly fishing in Montana. Learn when and where to utilize your Montana fly fishing techniques. Montana’s fly fishing rivers are home to world famous fly fishing. The diversity of rivers like the Yellowstone, the Missouri, the Bighorn, Read more . . .
April and May: Spring Flings
Our guides LOVE the spring fishing in Montana. The Gallatin, Madison, and Yellowstone serve up solid dry fly and streamer fishing. For those who don’t care what other people think, the nymphing is off the hook on rivers like the Missouri. And, the best part: our guide trips are discounted! Contact us today to book your days.
After Fishing Entertainment
Our friends at the Arts Council of Big Sky are gearing up for another great spring and summer season. Few things are better than casting to trout all day, followed by a good dinner, then a concert under the summer sky. Check out the Arts Council.
