Great Guides Who Know Their Fish!…read more We had an amazing time fly fishing with the fantastic guides at Big Fork Anglers -- Avery, Sean, Brad, and Alec. They seemed to know every ripple of the river and were masterful in providing just the right level of instruction. They knew where the fish hid and what would make them bite. They provided clear, patient instructions sprinkled with stories that may be best not to share beyond the boat. Their approach worked for me, a novice, and for the others who were far more advanced. All the guides were professional, reliable, and flexible to adapt to what our group wanted. And, perhaps most telling, we all managed to pull some really big fish out of the rivers. I enthusiastically recommend Big Fork Anglers. Avery, Sean, Brad, and Alec made it an unforgettable experience.

Brent was our guide and was so amazing! We are two girls who needed someone with patience and he…read morewas so good to us! We had a great time and caught a lot of fish! Highly recommend Brent as a guide!

Say hey! A review…read moreof Lary's shouldn't even be necessary to convince you to visit. This place is a Columbia Falls staple and must for all anglers to pop into for gear, flies and a chat. The shop is owned by a local baddy who needs no introduction: Hilary Hutcheson. While she spends most of her days on the water, you can usually find her partner and furry friends inside the shop with some of the best beta on fishing and excellent gear to help make your day better.

This place is AWESOME! They are always so friendly and helpful and a joy to deal with. Their…read moreadvice is always spot on and and their guides get you on fish. Ebon is THE DUDE!!!! They have a really cool brick and mortar store but their real office is the North Fork of the Flathead!

We booked a half day fishing via Captain Mike's and ended up having the best day with Dylan! Great…read moreexperience and well worth the time/money!

Captain Mike is the most knowledgeable and entertaining guide someone could hope for. My family and…read moreI spent an entire day on Mike's boat reeling in big fat fish and hiking Wild Horse Island. We're not even experienced fishermen, but Mike made sure we had an amazing day and caught beautiful fish-- even a coveted Bull Trout (28in)! Bigfork is an amazing and special place, but our trip was without a doubt enhanced by Mike's experience and guidance on the lake. His prices for full/half day trips are super fair and competitive with any other charters on the lake. He is very welcoming and works super hard to ensure everyone in your party (young and old) has a great time. I would recommend Captain Mike's services to anyone planning a trip to Montana.

Russ did a great job setting up our company retreat with 5 guides for two days to drift the…read moreFlathead river. We had the pleasure of fishing with Kirk, Brad, Libby, Doug, Bransen, and Danny who were all very knowledgeable of the river system and provided entertaining conversation! Fantastic service and excellent group of guides. Would highly recommend using Russ to setup your guided trip in the Whitefish/Kalispell area.

Russ was a great guide. He was really accommodating with our time frames and adjusted our trip on…read morethe fly due to early season changes. We were able to get out on the river though he thought we were going to have to lake fish. We didn't catch much but he put us in great spots to be able to catch. Also he was very patient with both my son and wife who had never done fly fishing in the past. He also had awesome snacks and drinks for the half day trip we took with him. Can't wait to come back and do some more fishing with him.

Phenomenal trip !!! he made sure to get us on the fish and make sure that we had a good time. He…read morewas very informative and had a backup plan just in case Weather was not permitting. He has all the latest and greatest fishing gear and we'll go above and beyond for his charter. We went ice fishing and had a blast. He does other charters though and the next one we book will be with him fly fishing !!! Book him !!! you will not be disappointed

We just did a guided fly fishing trip (as first-timers!) with Caleb from Montana Fishing Guides and…read morehad the BEST experience! I have to back up to when I first booked. I sent an email inquiry through the website to ask a few questions that were quite possibly stupid because, again, first-timers. Within an hour, the company owner, Rob, called me. We spent close to 30 minutes on the phone and he answered every single question, then mentioned he had the perfect guide for us. THEN, he even rearranged some things to accommodate our travel schedule. One of my primary concerns was that we choose a company appropriate for newbies. I've heard from friends they got a guide who had no interest in "teaching," and I really wanted this to be good on both sides. I needn't have worried, because we couldn't have been better matched! Caleb was ultra professional, extremely patient, and a ton of fun (important when you're spending the day on the water together!). We each caught at least one fish plus had tons of bites, so it was definitely a success. If our schedule had allowed an extra day, we would have booked a second trip! Rob followed up with me again shortly after he knew we were off the water, which impressed me even more. You just do not get that level of personalized service with one of the big companies. We haven't stopped talking about it and will absolutely book again next season! Thanks so much, Rob & Caleb!

When I spoke with the lady at the fly shop, I said "I'd like to catch fish and enjoy amazing…read morescenery." "Well call Mark at Wild Montana Anglers" was her advice. Glad I took that advice. I went out two days with Mark, both yielded amazing fishing with a scenic backdrop like no other. Turns out there was more, apparently there was a nice hatch happening, it had just started and started early. I didn't have the fly and didn't know of the hatch, but Mark did and tied some flies for our trip. The cutthroat couldn't stay off the fly! This was my sons first trip flyfishing. Mark was beyond patient and proved to be a great teacher. He caught fish after fish after fish. Such gorgeous cutthroat from beginning of the day until the end (both days). I also caught more fish than can be counted and learned so much from Mark in our two days on the water. Mark has since helped me out a lot with tips and tricks whenever I reach out. He's been great! The scenery was like the fishing -second to none. There were so many moments I had to pinch myself. I was floating through Glacier on the Flathead catching fish. Daydreaming and watching the Eagles I was fine to to just float, but no! Interrupted by another trout striking my line, time to bring it in and out the line out! Before booking, I was a little hesitant, it's not cheap to hire out a guide. However, at the end of the second day, I felt like I had actually received a great deal! This was supposed to be a once in a lifetime experience, but I've decided that I'll have to go back and do it again! Thanks Mark and look forward to the next trip!

From the owner: Join us on a fly fishing adventure in the breathtaking Flathead Valley, the productive Missouri…read moreRiver tailwater, Whitefish Lake or one of our top secret scenic stillwater fisheries. We float, wade, and enjoy Glacier National Park as the backdrop while chasing wild trout in iconic western rivers.

They were very helpful with all the gear that we need and getting us prepared for our rafting…read moreadventure. Our guide Katrina was amazing and very knowledgeable.

Wild River Adventures scenic float on the Flathead River in West Glacier was the perfect thing for…read moreour large group of 17. We had adults over 70 and toddlers. We felt safe, and in the capable hands of Whitney our guide. The views were magnificent, the opportunities to dip in plentiful and even a yummy cookie break to boot. I would happily do this again and again.

Snappy's is my favorite sporting goods store in the Flathead valley. I have lived in the valley for…read morefour years, and have visited all the sporting good store. Snappy's has a great inventory & knowledgable staff. Craig S

Excellent experience while shopping at Snappy's. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful to…read moreprovide answers to our many questions.