Guided Fly Fishing Trips -What to Know Before You Go

Getting Here
Our Region is serviced by four major airports- West Yellowstone, Bozeman (90 mi.), Idaho Falls (110 mi.), and Salt Lake City (325 mi.). Car rentals are are available at all four airports. For links to these sites, plus hotels, flights, shuttles and more, see below.

Food and Lodging
West Yellowstone offers a variety of lodging and dining options in a wide range of prices. Contact the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce at (406) 646-7701 for more information.For links to these sites click

Climate and Clothing
Our high altitude and surrounding mountains make for beautiful, but often unpredictable weather. Cold nights are often paired with hot days. It can rain or snow on any day of the year. Prepare accordingly with a variety of clothing, a raincoat, and a sun hat. For fishing polarized sunglasses and sunblock are essential.

Fishing Tackle
While our rivers and lakes are truly unique, the gear needed for fishing them is not. Fly rods in the 8' to 9' range matched with a 5 or 6 wt. line are ideal for most situations. Contact us for fly suggestions, or we can set you up with the hot patterns when you get here. Felt soled waders, camers, and standard sized leaders and tippets round out the package.

Other Things To Do
If the rest of the family is not into fishing, they might enjoy a scenic tour of Yellowstone National Park. Contact Yellowstone Alpen Guides for more information. .

For help planning your trip, check out our travel services section to help you book flights, rent vehicles, get here, and plan.