Go With A Pro
Whether you're looking for a float on the Madison River, a hike into Yellowstone National Park's backcountry, or a day chasing fish on Hebgen Lake, Upper Madison Angler has a guided fly fishing trip for you.
Book now for the 2026 Season
Upper Madison Angler currently guides fly fishing trips exclusively through Madison River Outfitters (Brad Richey, MT Outfitter #970) in West Yellowstone. The excellent staff there is more than happy to assist in booking and confirming your trip.
Of course, please don't hesitate to contact me directly with any questions at jake@uppermadisonangler.com or the contact form at the bottom of this page. I'll get back in touch with you as soon as I'm off the water for the day.
Guided Fly Fishing
Madison River Float Trips
Upper Madison River: Quake Lake - Ennis Lake
Full Day, 1-2 Anglers
Hegben Lake Trips
Full Day, 1-2 Anglers
Walk & Wade
Upper Madison River, Gallatin River, & Yellowstone National Park
Full Day, 1-2 Anglers
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us through the contact form below if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Peak season on the Upper Madison is generally mid-June through mid-July due to run-off flows fading away and of course, the start of the Stonefly & Caddis hatches. That being said, anytime you can visit SW Montana is a great time! Even during our winter months, there is excellent fishing when the conditions allow.
The most important packing tip is to bring layers and a good raincoat. Even during our hottest summer months, there are rain showers that can drop the temp 30 degrees without much notice/forecast. For gear, generally, a 9' 5 or 6 weight rod with a floating line is your best bet for our larger rivers, but there are situations where a 3 to 4 weight rod can be just the trick for smaller streams.
Included with the pricing above are lunch, flies, leader/tippet, and any rental gear you may need like rods, reels, boots, & waders. Not included are fishing licenses and gratuities, a customary tip is 20% of the trip cost.
For peak season (mid-June through mid-July) we recommend booking well beforehand. These dates are often booked 6 months in advance.
While you may be able to find a last-minute opening due to a cancellation, we can't make any guarantees.
For non-peaks time (March-May & August-October) we recommend at least 1 month in advance if you have a very specific date in mind. As always, please don't hesitate to contact us regarding availability!
Not at all! While many of our anglers do have a specific trip in mind while booking, we also have folks who decide day-of depending on what the guide recommends would be best.