Fish with Phelps on the Fly

We're offering a number of guided trips, locally in Montana.

Guided Fly Fishing in Montana

Explore more. Fish new water. Experience Montana from the river.

Join Will Phelps for a day on the water exploring some of Montana's incredible fisheries. From the legendary trout waters of the Missouri River to the wild and scenic Flathead River, each trip offers a chance to experience Montana fishing at its best.

With the addition of a jet boat coming soon, we're also opening the door to new stretches of the Flathead River, offering a unique opportunity to explore less-accessible water targeting northern pike, largemouth bass, and trout. This is a unique hidden gem with excellent angling opportunities worth traveling for.

Whether you're looking to spend a day chasing trout or venture somewhere a little different, we'd love to get you out on the water.

We operate under Flathead Fly Fishing Guides, but you can book your trip directly with us if you would like to fish with Will.

Drift Boat trout fishing

Flathead River

Experience the beauty of the Flathead River and its surrounding landscapes. Enjoy a day exploring local water, looking for trout, and experiencing the quieter side of Montana fly fishing.

Species: Native Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout

drift boat trout fishing

Missouri River

Fish one of Montana's most celebrated trout fisheries. Spend the day floating the Missouri, targeting wild rainbow and brown trout while taking in the beautiful landscape surrounding the river. Our focus will be matching the prolific bug hatches with dry flies, head hunting for rising fish. You can also find success with nymphs and streamers. Trout spey is another fun way to change it up in the shoulder seasons (spring and fall).

Species: Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout

Freshwater Flats fishing

Toothy Critters

Explore new water on the Lower Flathead River aboard our drift boat with a trolling motor (jet boat coming in 2027). Access stretches of river that are difficult to reach by traditional drift boat setups and spend the day targeting aggressive northern pike on big streamers.

An opportunity to get off the beaten path and experience a different side of Montana fishing. Great experience for advanced anglers who enjoy sight fishing.

Species: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Trout

Meet Your Guide - Will Phelps

Will Phelps is a Montana-based angler, filmmaker, and lifelong outdoorsman with a passion for exploring new water and sharing the experience of fly fishing.

Through his work with Phelps on the Fly and Will Phelps Media, Will has spent years traveling, fishing, and documenting some incredible fisheries around the world. His approach to fishing is rooted in curiosity, exploration, and a genuine appreciation for time spent on the water.

Whether we're floating familiar trout water or venturing into new stretches of the Lower Flathead, the goal is simple: have a great day on the river, learn something along the way, and hopefully find a few fish.

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What to Expect

Personalized Fishing Experience
Trips tailored to your experience, interests, and the conditions on the river.
Multiple River Experiences
Choose between trout fishing on the Missouri and Flathead Rivers, or Pike fishing on the Lower Flathead.
All experience levels welcome
Whether you're relatively new to fly fishing or have years of experience, we'll work to make it a memorable day.