Fishtales Outfitting

Type
Fishing
Overview
FishTales Outfitting is southwest Montana's premeir fly fishing outfitter and guide service. Owner and guide Michael Stack and his team of expert fly fishing guides bring over 70 years of combined years of guiding experience to the premier trout waters of southwest Montana, home of the Madison, Big Hole, Beaverhead, Jefferson and Ruby Rivers as well as private water. (rod fee applicable)
 
Located in the heart of the Ruby Valley and readily accessible from the airports of Bozeman, Missoula, Billings, Butte and Great Falls, FishTales Outfitting is perfectly situated to head in any direction in pursuit of a world class trout fishing on any day! We have five blue ribbon trout streams to choose from, you can fish a different river each day of your stay!
 
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Fishing Trips
Guided fly fishing float trip on the Beaverhead River with Fishtales Outfitting
$
400-
$
495
/ Boat
Capacity:
1 - 2 anglers
Days:
Daily
Duration:
4 hours - 1 day
Destination:
Ennis Montana
If you’re new to the area, the Beaverhead is one of the only rivers where a guide is truly required to have a successful day of fishing. They are there, over 3800 wild rainbows and ... morebrowns per square miles, but the river doesn’t yield them up unless you know her secrets. The experience guides at Fishtales Outfitting understand the local nuances of fishing in southwest Montana, and we can help you master one of the most prolific trout fisheries in the area. Book your adventure today. Gourmet lunch is provided with full day trips.
Guided Float Trip on the Big Hole River with Fishtales Outfitting
$
400-
$
495
/ Boat
Capacity:
1 - 2 anglers
Days:
Daily
Duration:
4 hours - 1 day
Destination:
Ennis Montana
Want to find some of the largest brown trout Montana has to offer? Look no further than the Big Hole River. You may encounter a range of species from brook trout to rainbows, native ... moregraylings, and cutthroats as well but the real prize is the monster browns that are present in September and October. Book a guided float trip with Fishtales Outfitting located in Sheridan Montana and we’ll show you where to land catch of your dreams!
Guided Walk/Wade Trip on the Madison River with Fishtales Outfitting
$
400-
$
495
/ Angler
Capacity:
1 - 2 anglers
Days:
Daily
Duration:
4 hours - 1 day
Destination:
Ennis Montana
The Madison River is an incredible river to fish no matter how you do it. Our guided walk/wade fishing trips take you to some of the legendary Montana fishery’s best trout hiding spots. ... moreThere are myriad locations to find these clever fish and our experience helps you find the best ones. The side channels flowing below Varney Bridge and into Ennis Lake offer unnumbered trout hideouts where the fishing is sublime. Let us guide you on a trout fishing experience you’ll never forget!

Full day trips include lunch provided from locally sourced vendors so you experience the Madison Valley to its fullest.
Guided Float Trip on the Madison River with Fishtales Outfitting
$
400-
$
525
/ Boat
Capacity:
1 - 2 anglers
Days:
Daily
Duration:
4 hours - 1 day
Destination:
Ennis Montana
The Madison River is arguably the most legendary trout stream in North America. It is home to some incredible trout and holds many secrets. The experienced guides at Fishtales Outfitting ... moreknow how to coax sizeable trout out of the water and will help you get them on the end of your line. Located near Sheridan, Montana, we have prime access to some of southwest Montana's finest trout streams, and there's no doubt that the Madison stands apart. Full Day and Half Day wade and drift boat trips are available based on your preferences and experience level. Lunch is included with full day trips and comes straight from food grown and raised locally. Book a fantastic day on the Madison River and you won't soon forget it! 
Fishing Reports
Madison River Fishing Report
Madison River Fishing Report for 3/16/21. The Madison spring game is heating up with temperatures in the mid to upper fifties. We’re seeing rainbows heading up-river to do their ... moreannual spawning in the many skinny riffles so watch your step and your anchor out there! Those fry are the future of the river. Nymphing will likely be your best bet but if your patient, there are fish rising to midges. Look for soft, porpoising rises behind rocks and foam lines as the water warms. Sometimes a double dry with a larger visible pattern and the tiny virtually invisible midge eighteen to twenty inches behind it tied of the bend of the hook. A dry/dropper can be effective in these situations as well as adding a tungsten bead nymph will search both feeding columns. They are eating streamers in the afternoon. Look for that green water and you’ll find trout.
Fishing Water Report:
Madison River Fishing Report
Start Access Site:
Lyons Bridge Fishing Access Site
End Access Site:
Valley Garden Fishing Access Site
Date:
Sunday, 21 Mar, 2021
Fish Caught:
13-19 fish
Guides
Michael Stack
I grew up hunting and fishing in Connecticut. As a youth, I spent a lot of time in the woods with my grandfather H.L. Winnie, an avid outdoorsman and Connecticut State Park constable ... morethat instilled in me a deep respect and love for the outdoors. I followed my love of the outdoors and fly fishing. In 1995 I decided to follow my love of the outdoors and fly fishing and packed my bags for Alaska where I guided my first season in Katmai National Park chasing giant rainbows and Pacific Salmon on The Kulik, Moraine and Kukaklek River’s. The following spring, opportunity and Montana found me. Since then, I have guided here in Southwestern Montana, putting down roots and establishing FishTales Outfitting. I am a career guide and fly fishing outfitter with over twenty years of experience. I am very intimate with these waters and look forward to sharing our amazing trout rivers with you.
Outfitter Blogs
Fly Fishing the BWO Hatch When You Haven't Fly Fished a BWO Hatch in a Year (or, Ouch)
The bugs had just started and a few trout were rising, and it was suddenly very clear I'd spent most of my summer fly fishing small streams.
Author:
Tom Chandler
Category:
Fly Fishing, bamboo fly rods, fishing, Fishing Report, fly fishing bamboo fly rods, fly fishing the upper sacramento, Upper Sacramento, upper sacramento river
Added Date:
Monday, 30 Nov, 2009
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