BENT FLY FISHING
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MONTANA'S OUTFITTER FOR GUIDED FISHING ADVENTURES
Bent Fly Fishing offers full-service guided fishing trips throughout the state of Montana. Perfect for those new to fishing or seasoned pros. Our guides provide top-notch service and believe in our motto that good vibes catch fish.
PLANNING YOUR MONTANA FISHING TRIP STARTS HERE
Bent Fly Fishing is a premier guiding and outfitting service located in the gorgeous Flathead Valley of Northwest Montana. The valley as locals refer to it, encompasses towns as far north as Whitefish, east to Columbia Falls, south to Polson, and west to Marion. We are based in the charming village of Bigfork on Flathead Lake’s northeast shore but the fishing season has us traveling across the big sky state in pursuit of hungry fish. Our corner of northwest Montana is abundant with cold, clear water creating the perfect habitat for our target fish, trout.
Bent Fly Fishing offers full and half-day guided fishing trips in the Flathead Valley area and beyond. You decide on a fly fishing trip, spin fishing trip, or maybe a combination of both for full immersion. Our professional and fun-loving guides take pride in providing their clients with a first-class fishing excursion and an exceptional day on our Montana waters.
No experience is necessary and any lesson and all gear will be provided.
Whether you have never seen a fish up close, you’re an avid fisherperson, or you’re somewhere in between, your knowledgeable guide will offer patient instruction, guidance, and the expertise to deliver a memorable Montana fly fishing trip adventure.
So, bring along your good vibes and be ready to enjoy Montana from the best possible view…
Bobby Brown2024-10-13 Awesome trip!!! We will be back!!! Bob was AWESOME!!! K Smith2024-09-27 My husband booked us a fly fishing excursion for our anniversary.. aka, broversary, but Libby made it a lot of fun and I learned so much on my first time fly fishing. I even caught the biggest fish which is all that really matters 🤣. I would do it again in a heartbeat! Thanks Libby for making it so much fun! Denise Byard2024-09-24 These guys do a heckuva job. They are amazing. It was my first time flyfishing and we had Jackson as our guide and he taught me so much in one day. So patient so helpful without being condescending. Took another guided adventure couple months later with Jackson turned my husband into a flyfishing fan as well. If you wanna learn a lot and have a great time, These are the guys to go to. Ryan is also very professional and very helpful. Can’t wait to go again. Jennifer Peeks2024-09-20 We called Libby at Bent Fly Fishing on a Wednesday afternoon and she answered even though she was on the river. She called back and booked us for a 1/2 day lake fishing trip the next morning. She was extremely friendly and very helpful. We got an email and text with details of everything we needed. Bob was our guide and he was prompt and VERY efficient. We were in the boat, headed out trolling with 4 lines in the water and right away started catching fish! He was nice to be around and easy to visit with. He was extremely knowledgeable about fishing and the area. I highly recommend Bent Fly Fishing!!! Charles Shy2024-08-27 My wife and I had a blast fishing with Ryan. He is a great teacher for beginners to experts and knows the local fisheries. Bent Fly will not disappoint! James Burger2024-08-08 Great trip. First time fly fisherman. Tanner. Did a great job helping me learn how to throw and about what to do to catch trout on a fly rod. And actually caught some trout a great day on the water. If you need a guide use Tanner Brian Unruh2024-08-08 Top notch from booking all the way to the fishing. Awesome communication, guides were amazing, and we even bought some Bent Fly Fishing hats (very cool btw)! Highly recommend and will hopefully fish with them again. Paul Koscielniak2024-08-08 Bob was great! Took us out on White Fish Lake last minute on a Sunday. Caught lake trout and spent the majority of the time catching pike. Highly recommend! Selena Meder2024-08-06 We had a great day on the river. Rod was an exceptional guide who knew his stuff and the river. He was a great match for my husband and made the time fly with conversation. When researching guides and companies, Ryan was one of the few that answered the questions my husband had. Highly recommend Bent Fly fishing. Peter Egli2024-08-03 Well organized trip with a guide who made the fishing interesting for both the novice and the expert. Good communication from the front office made our preparations easy.
MONTANA'S WESTERN CHARM
The great state of Montana has been enticing adventurers around the world with unmatched beauty, fishing opportunities, and the allure of The West for decades. There are millions of acres of undisturbed land to hike and sightsee. Just out our backdoor stands Glacier National Park, aptly named the Crown of the Continent in 1901 just years before becoming a National Park.
FLATHEAD CHERRIES AND HUCKLEBERRIES
Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater body of water west of the Mississippi River sits right in the heart of the Flathead Valley. It was named one of the top 10 clearest lakes in North America by Country Living Magazine. The hillsides surrounding the lake are suited perfectly for growing cherries, just one of the fruits for which the Flathead Valley is famous. The other is the notorious huckleberry found in high elevations during mid to late summer, it is similar to a blueberry but sweeter and dark purple.
Montana offers stunning scenery of vast mountain ranges, endless hikes to gin-clear alpine lakes, and the chance to unplug and recharge in the great outdoors.