One day, one stretch of spring creek, and the wild trout that make the Blackfoot worth the drive. We walk and wade the seams and pocket water on foot, reading the river run by run. 1–2 anglers, barbless hooks, every fish returned to the current.
It is the kind of fishing you remember — long light, rising fish, and a river you can only really learn with someone who fishes it every day.
Dry-Fly First
Sight-fishing risers in clear spring creek seams.
Small Party
One guide, 2 rods max — never a crowd on the water.
Gear Provided
Rods, reels, flies, and waders — bring yourself and a license.
A glassy, weed-lined spring creek — constant cold flows, technical risers, and slow, deliberate sight-fishing. Local knowledge is the whole point; the river changes, and we change with it.
Water Type
Spring creek
Cold-water trout
Summer Flow
54–117 cfs
Wadeable & clear
Water Temp
49–53°F
Prime trout range
Elevation
4,234–5,114 ft
Headwater country
Best Light
Midday–Dusk
When they rise
Access
Boat-In
Quiet water
The Guide Day
Your day on the water.
7:15 AM1
Meet & Rig
Coffee at the access, rig rods, and a quick read of the day's water before we wade in.
MORNING2
Working Upstream
Wade the pocket water and seams, covering the best lies as the morning bite turns on.
MIDDAY3
Streamside Lunch
A packed lunch on the bank, then on to fresh water for the warm afternoon.
EVENING4
The Evening Rise
The best light of the day — work the rising fish until the river goes quiet.
What's Included
We handle the rest.
Full-day guided trip, 2 anglers
Rods, reels & flies for the day
Waders & boots (all sizes)
Streamside lunch & drinks
Shuttle & all river logistics
Casting instruction for all levels
Montana fishing license
Guide gratuity (15–20% customary)
Lodging & travel to the meeting point
From the River
A day on the water.
Before You Book
Before you wade in.
Not at all. Roughly half our anglers are picking up a fly rod for the first time. Your guide teaches casting, reading water, and presentation as you go. Seasoned anglers, just tell us and we'll point you at the technical water.
A valid Montana fishing license, polarized sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and layers for changing weather. We supply all rods, reels, flies, waders, and boots. A rain shell is smart any month.
Yes — every trip is barbless, catch-and-release. The wild trout is a wild, self-sustaining resource, and protecting the fishery is the whole point. We handle every fish wet, photograph fast, and return it to the current.
We fish in light rain — trout often eat best under cloud. If conditions become unsafe (lightning, blowout flows), we'll reschedule or refund the day. Your guide makes the call with your safety first.
The river is rising.
Prime dry-fly weeks book a season ahead. Claim your day on the water.
Oncorhynchus mykiss
