Learn To Fly Fish Level 3 Montana Fish-out

Montana Fish-Out

This fishout is open to currently registered 2025 LTFF Level 3 students. 

When: July 13-18, 2025

Location: Wolf Creek, MT/Craig, MT

What: Drift boat and sight casting to large rainbow and brown trout

Groups: group size of 10, 1 day clinic, 3 days drift boat fishing with 2 persons per drift boat

Description:

Widely considered our best and most important fly fishing trip in LTFF, the Montana fishout is a pinnacle experience for trout fishing. 10 students and 2 leaders will meet in Montana with lodging at the Wolf Creek Lodge on Sunday evening for dinner. Monday we’ll have an on-the-water clinic and do some walk/wade fly fishing. Tues-Thurs we’ll get up very early and be on the water in Craig, MT with Headhunters Outfitters in drift boats. Most mornings start with a bit of nymphing under indicators until the trout start looking up. Then, the action is on, hopper fishing and dry fly action. If an opportunity presents itself and your casting is good enough, you may setup over a pod of risers and sight cast to some big fish (head hunting). Breakfast is build-your-own from supplies at the lodge. Lunches are provided by guides and evening meals are catered.

Equipment you will need:

• Your own 4, 5, or 6wt for the clinic and evening walk wade fishing. 6wt recommended but not required.

• During the drift boat fishing days, you’ll use the rods and flies supplied by our guides.

Other Stuff:

• Plenty of sunscreen and a broad brimmed hat

• Polarized sunglasses

• Lots of drinking water

• Suitable clothing. It is usually quite hot at mid-day, and the sun can be oppressive.

Cost: 

$2,500 fish-out fee covers lodging, meals, guides and drift boats. Plan for daily tips to your guide of $75-100 per person. Travel to/from Montana is on your own including rental cars, and other misc. expenses. 

Logistics:

Arrive Sunday after 3pm, leave Friday before noon. Nearest airport is Helena. You will need to purchase a Montana fishing license. You may wish to drive up/back and fish other locations in Montana, Idaho, Yellowstone National Park, etc.

Pre-Fishout Clinic:

Held at GGACC about two weeks before.