What a day on Flathead lake. I released 10 fish and also kept 10. The top picture is a Bull Trout…read more A native species of Flathead Lake the fish must be returned to its waters. Which was accomplished after reviving the fish by rushing water through its gills. I doubt that I will ever experience a day of fishing like this again in my life. This was my 6th trip with Howe's fishing. I have never caught less then three fish. In fact Captain Cameron and I have caught 8, 12, 16 and today 20 fish on our last 4 trips. Howe's might be a little more expensive then other charter companies in the Flathead Valle. They have the best captains, fishing gear, boats then ANYONE else. "Don't step over a dollar to pick up a quarter", the same goes to fishing. Trust me, pictures do not lie.

Capt Ross may be the hardest working and funnest Capt I have ever chartered with. 2-4' swells,…read morecrazy winds, light rain, and we still slayed fish!! Went home with two gallon ziploc bags stuffed with fillets on only a 4hr charter. The boats were great for cover out of the bad weather; even a heater on board. Would do it again anytime.

If you are looking for an adventure that gives you scenic views of Flat head lake, fantastic hiking…read moreand wildlife sightings then this is the place. Bill is extremely knowledgable of the area; how the lake, mountains and islands came to be, wildlife etc, plus his personality made this a true local experience (he has been doing this for 20 yrs!). We wanted to see the lake, the wild horses and do some hiking without large crowds or hassle and we got it here plus some.He even took us to see some Tribal markings and told us the history behind it - incredible. My fiancé and I hiked for hours on the secluded Wild Horse Island and saw bucks, bald eagles, doe, sheep, rams and of course gorgeous wild horses!! The fact that we were the only people on the island was a plus, all animals roaming free and no people. This was truly a wonderful experience that I'am excited to tell you about - you will not be disappointed. Go See Bill!

If you like to hike, this is a fun way to spend a few hours. We didn't see horses but did see big…read morehorned sheep and deer.

From out of town. We did a half day charter. 4 hours. Captain was pleasant. Lake was glassy and we…read morewere the only boat on the lake. We had a blast but it wasn't what I expected. Trolling real slow the whole time. The captain hooks the fish and hands you the pole. Not real fishing. I am an experienced fisherman. When asked if he could take us near the visible island the reply was the owner didn't like spending money on gas. So all in all on a huge lake, we fished pretty close to the Marina. Caught some small lake trout. Set expectations before you pay the 600.00 plus tip plus license.

Awesome fishing - beautiful views! Dillon was an amazing guide! We went last fall and going back…read morethis spring!

Today my 10 year old son and I joined Matt on a full day on the swan. Weather was perfect water was…read morebeautiful and Matt was phenomenal!!! This was our first time ever doing a guided float, and I didn't know quite what to expect. Honesty I am brand new to the fly fishing world and I was a little intimidated going into it, and on top of that to bring my 10 year old son with me kinda upped my nervousness. However, Matt put us at ease right away. He was a phenomenal instructor/ encourager/ and had tons of patience especially when my son got snagged 3x in about a five minute span. He never once seemed irritated with my son or with me. Always encouraging. The scenery on the swan was amazing, bald eagles, elk running through the river, beautiful mountains in the back drop. The float down the river was also so special. We live in such a fast paced world it was amazing to simply float down a river, no cell service, no rush, and enjoy. It was so refreshing to our souls. We also did catch fish, I know our guide was a little bummed fish were not cooperating as much as they normally do. We didn't land any hogs like he often does, but thats ok. I did hook up on one slob I promise I did! But of course I didn't land it! Even though the fishing wasn't out of this world amazing, Matt helped provide my son and I an experience we will never forget. Get out there and schedule a float trip with Matt you won't regret it.

From the owner: Crane Mountain Guide Service is a full service outfitter located near the beautiful town of…read moreBigfork, Montana and just minutes from Glacier National Park. We have specialized in guided fly fishing trips for over 18 years. Guided float trips on the Swan and Flathead rivers are our specialty, but we happily customize trips on surrounding waters as well. We offer full and half day floats, along with walk/wade and secluded mountain lake trips. Excellent stream side meals are served on full day float trips and snacks and drinks on all other excursions.

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.

This place is amazing. One of the warmest lakes in Montana, way less choppy than larger lakes like…read moreFlathead and Whitefish. Drew is a great instructor, extremely knowledgeable and patient. Btw, google is saying this place is closed, that's wrong. Just had a lesson this weekend.

My boys (11 and 7) had an incredible morning learning from Drew! He knew exactly what to say and…read morehow to encourage them to have success both wakeboarding and wakesurfing. If you're considering calling, just do it. You'll be glad you did!

Hank was fantastic! He worked hard & made sure we got to do the fishing. In 5 min, we were hooked…read moreup with a big one! Clean, well maintained boat. Tackle & know-how that catches fish. Truly fun & friendly.

Wow! Wow! Wow! My first trip to Montana, and booked a charter with Hank. I had 4 teenagers with me,…read moreand Hank did an excellent job of explaining everything to the boys and answering any questions they had. He has great stories to tell, and it's obvious from the time you meet him, he is an experienced fisherman. The bonus in this trip was we caught 5 fish! My kids are already asking to come back next season! They have been referring to him as "Hank the Legend". He also has merchandise and the boys are loving their t-shirts! Thanks Hank for everything, the memories will last a lifetime!