I had a really great paddle with Eric and Preston, the two river guides, on the Madison River this…read morepast Saturday afternoon. They picked us up in the 15 passenger van. And had everything we needed for a fun and safe trip... they even sprinkled some knowledge about the history of the area and wildlife which turned out to be an awesome value add. We saw an Eagle soaring above and watched it make a few hunting swoop attempts, to no avail. We brought a cooler with some suds, which seemed encouraged and partaken by most on the river that day. Trip down the river took about 2 hours. Water temp was perfect, sun was blazing. We mowed through an entire bottle of sun screen. Can't imagine a better way to spend a Saturday during the summer in Bozeman. Give these dudes a call, especially if you are looking for door to door red carpet service.

Went on the 2pm float and had a phenomenal time. Guides were friendly and eager to share a bit of…read moreMontana with those of us who were visiting. The river is beautiful and the water really easy to traverse (for those who may be leery about getting on a kayak). Would absolutely do this again next time I'm in Bozeman!!

Our family had such a wonderful time at Hawley mountain ranch. There was something for everyone at…read morethis beautiful 160 acre property. The horseback riding was wonderful. They offer relaxing rides to enjoy the breathtaking scenery from meadows down to the rivers, or more advanced rides to hells canyon where you can experience rocky terrain and steep inclines. They pair you with your horse for the week so you can really establish a bond. The fly fishing is great! They offer lessons for first timers in their pond which does not require a license or you can head down to the boulder river and enjoy some of the best fishing in the area (license required). They offer other activities such as a Jeep ride, river floating, campfire dinners, and games (volleyball, horseshoes, and roping). There is a hot tub to soak your worries away in your spare time and lots of places to sit to take the beautiful views in. You will not go hungry during your stay here! The food is homemade, fresh and prepared for cowboys and cowgirls! Enjoy meals such as steaks, pastas, potatoes, brisket, full chicken, fresh veggies, seafood, salmon (fresh!), burgers prepared over a campfire, full breakfast spread of pancakes, eggs, bacon, homemade breads, muffin and more. We brought snacks with us that we purchased in big timber and did not touch them once so leave those in big timber and bring your appetite as they do not disappoint! The best part of our stay was the staff. This is a family run operation and it shows by the level of service they provide. I haven't ever experienced something quite like this before. The level of passion, care and concern they have for each one of us was so amazing. They just want each guest to have the best time and live their life to the fullest for the week they are at their property. There are no TVs, radios, cell phones so this is a time to truly disconnect. You can choose to get a phone card which will work in the main lodge for emergencies. The staff for the summer of 2019 hit it out of the park which is why all but two of the families were repeat guests who keep coming year after year. We can't wait to return to Hawley mountain and can't speak highly enough about this magical piece of the world.

Fantastic experience! The location and views cannot be beaten! The owners and staff treat you like…read morefamily and make every effort to ensure you have a Great experience. The horses were well cared for and surefooted on the mountain trails. Every ride was to a different location with AWESOME views. This was a week spent in "paradise". This is definitely one vacation I would love to repeat!

I've fished from Florida to Alaska and some of the best experiences I have had were in Montana…read morefishing with Eric Paramore. Eric is a skilled, knowledgeable, and patient guide who is able to work with everyone from the inexperienced angler to the angler who only needs someone to guide the boat. We have drifted the Yellowstone, fished private spring creeks, fished private lakes and private ranches that very few guides have access to. Each location is a different experience and I am returning again for my fourth trip as these are some of my favorite fishing experiences. We caught cutthroat, rainbows, browns, cutbows and even a few whities. Livingston Montana and the Paradise Valley are some of the most beautiful places in the US. Bring your camera and have yourself a terrific experience. Looking for a place to stay? Eric can arrange a private home stay with full kitchen, bedrooms, living room with cable with easy access to many of the finer restaurants and bars in Livingston.

A great day fishing the Lower Madison River with guide Ashton Russell; followed by another great…read moreday on the Gibbon in Yellowstone National Park with guide Jamie White. Appreciate the staff at Sweetwater in making all of the arrangements, adjusting around a heavy rainstorm that prevented us from fishing the Yellowstone River, and providing good guidance in helping us plan our travel.

The staff at Sweetwater might be some of the best people we've ever met. We walked in completely…read moreclueless about fly fishing. They spent time educating us - the lesson was amazing! The adjusted their schedules to also take my husband and son out on the water for private fishing. Within 10 minutes my son had his first fish. The service was out of this world. We are forever repeat customers!

I don't have the words to describe this float trip with Cody in this spectacular landscape. If…read moreyou're looking for a relaxing float, with a knowledgeable, friendly guide, this is it. The scenery, animals, landscape are stunning and Cody is a class act and "old soul" wilderness guide. Taken a lot of float trips and this was the best by far. Take this trip, it's an investment in your soul.

I had the best time floating down the Yellowstone River with Cody! He was incredibly friendly, made…read morethe entire process easy and seamless, and kept us entertained with fun facts and great stories about Montana and the surrounding area. The float itself was so smooth and relaxing--I felt instantly at ease, soaking in the stunning mountain scenery that looked like it was pulled straight from a painting. My only complaint? I never wanted it to end!

Our guide Thomas was amazing. We have never fly fished before so he gave us a quick lesson and we…read morewere good to go. Got lots of bites and several fish. He coached us all the way down the river. Changed hooks so we had more time to get our lines in the water. He arranged lunch which was awesome. We are planning another trip next year but for two days and will request Thomas. Highly recommend this company and ask for Thomas. Frank and Debbie wickersham

Another amazing fishing trip on the Madison River. We fished with the same guide 4 years in a row…read moreand he continues to be the best. See you next year!

We had the best time! We would recommend you to go with Rowdy! Us ladies were able to have a…read morerelaxing time and make memories!

Rowdy was recommended to us by our AirBnB host & exceeded our expectations! We had a beautiful…read moremorning scenic river float and he was so knowledgeable about the river, valley, wildlife, & local history. We were in town for a family wedding and had a group with ages ranging from 70 to 6 - everyone had a blast! We saw deer, bald eagles, and beautiful scenic views. We would absolutely return to raft with Rowdy!

Professional, fun. Great time on the water. Communication beforehand was good and everything was…read moreas planned.

I booked Buddy (https://www.yellowstoneriveroutfitters.com/yro-guides) for 2 days of fishing in…read moreYellowstone. On the first day, we hiked two miles in to a remote alpine lake and I caught my first Arctic Greyling (and then 10 more and a dozen or so Yellowstone Cutthroats). On the second day, we spent the morning honing my casting skills on the Firehole River, catching over a dozen fat Rainbows and Browns. After lunch we hit the Gibbon for what Buddy called "feature water" where I caught a couple Westslope Cutthroats and bunch of hungry Browns on dry flies. 50 fish, 5 species in 2 days. I'll be back soon!