Expert Fly Fishing Guides for All Skill Levels
Welcome to Montana Tailwater Anglers! We are an independent guide service that focuses on creating unforgettable experiences for our clients! We offer guided fly-fishing float trips and accommodations on Montana’s famous Bighorn River. We are located in Fort Smith Montana and just minutes from the river.
Our guides are experienced, personable, and patient professionals! Whether you’re a first time fly angler, or someone that has fished for 30 years, we’re confident you’ll enjoy your trip with us!
Comfortable & Private Lodging
Clients choosing to stay with us for multi-day trips will enjoy our private vacation home, located within Fort Smith’s town limits. This home is two bedrooms, one bathroom, and can comfortably sleep four anglers. It features a fully equipped kitchen, deck with outside seating and BBQ, central heat and AC, high-speed internet and streaming TV service.
This home is listed on Airbnb and has maintained a 5-star rating by all who have stayed with us! It’s perfect for small groups of anglers wanting something more private than the traditional lodge or fly shop experience.
Guided Fly Fishing Packages
- Full-Day Float
- Half-Day Float
- 3 Nights + 2 Days Fishing
- 4 Nights + 3 Days Fishing
- Custom Packages
- Deposit & Cancellation Policy
Full-Day Float
1 or 2 Anglers
Includes:
- All flies, leaders, tippet, etc. Clients may bring their own rods and reels or they may use ours. We use 6 weight rods for nymphing and 4 or 5 weights for dry flies.
- Boat lunch and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Full day trips include 6 to 8 hours of fishing.
- Transportation to and from the river each day.
Not Included:
- Montana Fishing License – May be purchased online here.
- Guide gratuity
Half-Day Float
1 or 2 Anglers
Half day trips are perfect for anglers with time restraints. These trips typically cover the first half of a day,
Includes:
- All flies, leaders, tippet, etc. Clients may bring their own rods and reels or they may use ours. We use 6 weight rods for nymphing and 4 or 5 weights for dry flies.
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Half day trips include 4 hours of fishing.
- Transportation to and from the river each day.
Not Included:
- Montana Fishing License – May be purchased online here.
- Guide gratuity
3 Nights + 2 Days Fishing
2 Anglers
Includes:
- Vacation home accommodations, arriving the afternoon before your first day of fishing, and departing the morning after your second day of fishing,
- 2 full days guided float fishing with boat lunch and all non-alcoholic beverages.
- All flies, leaders, tippet, etc. Clients may use their own rods/reels or are welcome to use our equipment.
- Transportation to and from the river each day.
Not Incuded:
- Montana Fishing License – May be purchased online here.
- 8% Montana Lodging Tax on accommodations cost.
- Guide gratuity
4 Nights + 3 Days Fishing
2 Anglers
Includes:
- Vacation home accommodations, arriving the afternoon before your first day of fishing, and departing the morning after your third day of fishing.
- 3 full days guided float fishing with boat lunch and all non-alcoholic beverages.
- All flies, leaders, tippet, etc. Clients may use their own rods/reels or are welcome to use our equipment.
- Transportation to and from the river each day.
Not Included:
- Montana Fishing License – May be purchased online here.
- 8% Montana Lodging Tax on accommodations cost.
- Guide gratuity
Custom Packages
We’re driven by doing all we can to accommodate our clients! If you have a large group requiring multiple boats, or smaller groups that want to stay for numerous days, we’d appreciate the opportunity to work with you! Contact us today and we’ll start working on a plan!
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
- A 50% deposit is required at the time of reservation.
- The balance due must be received no later than 7 days before the first day of the reservation.
- Cancellations received more than 30 days before the first day of the reservation will receive a full refund of the deposit.
- Cancellations received less than 30 days before the first day of the reservation is subject to the loss of your deposit.
- Cancellations received 7 days or less before the first day of the reservation will result in a 100% charge of the total reservation cost.
(406) 384-3884
Jim Arthur
Owner & Outfitter
(Montana Outfitter License # 63801)