Blackfoot Guided Trips
Fish the legendary waters of Montana with a professional guide from Freestone Fly Shop.
Blackfoot River Guided Fly Fishing Trips
The Blackfoot River is one of Montana’s most iconic trout streams, offering classic freestone fly fishing through rugged canyons and wide valley stretches. Our Blackfoot River guided fly fishing trips provide anglers the opportunity to fish productive water while floating through some of Western Montana’s most scenic landscapes.
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The Blackfoot River is known for its healthy trout populations, strong insect hatches, and classic Montana scenery. Flowing through forested canyons and open valley sections, it offers a mix of fast water, deep runs, and productive banks that are well-suited to float fishing.
Depending on the season, guided trips on the Blackfoot may focus on dry fly fishing, nymphing, or streamer fishing. The river fishes best from a drift boat or raft, allowing anglers to efficiently target banks, seams, and structure throughout the day.
The Blackfoot is a freestone river that changes character with snowmelt and seasonal flows. Early summer can bring exciting high-water opportunities, while mid-summer and fall offer classic dry fly fishing during stable conditions.
Blackfoot River trips are ideal for anglers who:
- Enjoy classic freestone river fishing
- Want a scenic float with diverse water types
- Appreciate dry fly opportunities
- Are visiting Western Montana
Trips are customized to experience level, with instruction always included.
- Professional Montana fly fishing guide
- Drift boat or raft
- All required safety gear
- Instruction and fly selection
- Rods, reels, and flies included
- Stream Side Lunch
Freestone Fly Shop brings local experience, thoughtful trip planning, and a strong focus on dry fly fishing to every Blackfoot River trip. Our guides prioritize safety, instruction, and creating a relaxed, productive day on the water.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes! Your guide will contact you the evening before your trip to ensure all of your questions are answered and discuss the plan for your trip. In the meantime, should you have any questions or would like to discuss any details, do not hesitate to CONTACT the shop.
- Guide Gratuity (we recommend 20%)
- Fishing License - PURCHASE HERE
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Sunglass (polarized)(Eye Protection required)
- Lip balm
- Rain Jacket
- Sweatshirt
- Long sleeve sun shirt
- Water bottle
- Phone/camera
- Waterproof bag
- Water appropriate footwear (Sandals/wading boots)
- Flies, Leader and Tippet
- Rod/Reel (upon request)
- Lunch/Snacks
- Non-Alcoholic Drinks/Water
- Personal Instruction
- Local Transportation
- Proper Safety Equipment (Life Jackets/First Aid Kit/Throw Rope)
Once your reservation has been accepted, you will receive a confirmation email with all of the details. We typically meet at Freestone Fly Shop or pick you up at your local lodging location. Meeting time for full day trips is typically between 7am-10am depending on the season or your schedule. Half day trips meet either in the morning between 8am-10am or afternoon between 12pm-2pm. Our meeting time and pickup location is completely customizable to your needs. Let us know what works best for you.
Your full day trip will be 6-8 hours on the water, half day trips are up to 4 hours on the water. Travel time to/from the river is typically between 10min-45min depending on the river/section but may be as long as 1.5 Hours for out of the area trips such as Clark Fork River or Blackfoot River.
