Montana Fly Fishing Trips

Bill Lerch, MT Outfitter #4461

2010 Fly Fishing Rates

Half-Day Walk/Wade: 4 hours of walking and wade fishing streams in the area. We fish the Gallatin River, as well as other smaller streams that are convenient to the area. Learn techniques and strategies. A good introduction to fly fishing. Beverages and snacks provided.
      1-2 Anglers $300
      3 Anglers $350

Full Day Walk/Wade: 6-8 hours of walking and wade fishing. The Gallatin, Madison, Ruby, Jefferson, and numerous Spring Creeks are just a few of the blue ribbon rivers that we can reach with just a short drive from the Big Sky/Bozeman area. There are also many smaller "off the beaten path" streams that are accessible on a full day walk/wade trip. Lunch and beverages provided.
      1 Angler $375
      Each additional angler $50 up to 3 persons.

Please Note: These trips are walking and wading fishing trips. You must be in fairly good physical condition and capable of walking/hiking/wading with fishing gear at elevations of 5,000 feet and greater. For 4 or more anglers an additional guide may be required, depending on the abilities of the party. All fishing is Catch and Release only.

Drift Boat Float: A full day of floating down one of the areas world-renowned rivers. Fly fishing from a stable, safe, and dry drift boat can give the angler shots at fish that the wading fisherman just can't get to. Learn techniques and history from our knowledgeable guides. Enjoy the scenery and wildlife in addition to the fishing as we float for miles on the Yellowstone, Madison, Jefferson, or Missouri Rivers. Truly a western experience! Riverside gourmet lunch and beverages provided. No more than 2 anglers per boat.
      $450 per boat

Other Rivers: We do trips to the Big Horn River, Missouri, Big Hole, Beaverhead, and The Clark Fork. They are about a 2-3 hour scenic drive from the Big Sky/Bozeman area. These trips require a minimum 2-day booking. We will be happy to recommend overnight accommodations to suite your needs on these trips. Please check with us in advance for rates, the best times, and hatch information on these rivers.

Custom Trips: We are happy to customize or create any kind of fishing experience that you may desire. If you have any special requirements, restrictions, or dietary needs, just let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate them. We also offer "ladies only" trips and instruction. For women, taught by women. Ask about our Lewis and Clark bicentennial trips. See the country and the rivers as they did!

Overnight fishing/ camping trips are also available.

Fly Fishing Instruction: For individuals or groups. Learn the basics. Casting, Knots, basic entomology, stream etiquette, wading, catching and handling the fish, catch and release. Minimum of 2 hours is recommended. Beverages and snack provided.
      1-3 Anglers $75 per hour

2010 Booking Procedures

Bill Lerch Flyfishing
64035 Gallatin Rd.
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730

406-763-4361 home
406-581-4361 cell

billlerch@msn.com
www.mtcaretakers.com/fishing

No deposit is required for return cliental.

All others require a $100 deposit to confirm booking date.

Full refunds if trip is cancelled no less than 2 weeks prior to scheduled date.
If cancelled with less than 2 weeks notice the $100 booking fee will be forfeited.

Special exceptions will be made under certain circumstances. They include but are not limited to the following: illness, missed flights/connections, mechanical breakdowns, and extreme weather conditions including droughts.

Full day trips are not recommended for children under 10 years old.

Please bring a baseball style hat, sunglasses (polarized are suggested), and rain gear.

Trip prices are all inclusive except for fishing license, flies, and gratuity.

Payment due at time of service, check or cash only.

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Montana Cabin Caretakers
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Real Time Montana Stream Flow
The Trout Shop
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