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…
Glenn Schober2023-10-15Great late season trip. Bob was great, took us right to a great spot.Tyler Dean Lawson2023-10-05Ryan and Libby @ Bent Fly Fishing were referred to my wife and I by our hotel as the best outfit in town. Now I havent used any other fly fishing outiftter, but I’d say Bent Fly Fishing would be pretty hard to beat. Ryan was very personable in our initial discussion about preparation and meet time. He showed up early to get the boat ready and even grabbed us a few snacks for the fishing trip. We hopped on board the boat and jumped right into a fly fishing tutorial. Shortly there after, we were professionals. Ryan zoomed up and down the beautiful river allowing us plenty of time as we continued to hone our skills. We caught and released a lot of beautiful trout. It was an amazing experience for us. My wife and I will remember the fun that Ryan showed us for all our days. FOLLOW UP REVIEW! Just went back to Montana again 2 years later and had another bang up fishing trip with Ryan and Libby! Fishing was awesome. Such great people. You cannot go wrong with this guide service.Paula Baum2023-09-21Libby was a great full day guide. From the time she met us with the boat until dropping us off at our car, she was engaging & hospitable. She worked hard to guide the boat to the best spots all along our 14mi trip on the Clark Fork River. We caught Whitefish & Rainbow Trout. My husband & I had a fun day of fly fishing. We recommend Bent Fly Fishing for a great experience.Dustin Curfman2023-09-08100% recommend BentFlyfishing! Libby was our guide and she made it so much fun. Taught my gf and I the basics and we both were able to get fish in the boat…and sometimes fish over the boat when we set that hook too hard. FISH MISSLE!!! We laughed and talked the whole way. Fantastic tripAmanda Wood2023-08-31Ryan took my husband and I out and it was the best day I’ve had in a long time. It had been awhile since I’d fly fished and he was amazing at instructing and helping me successfully catch fish. Great day I highly recommend booking with Bent Fly FishingJosh Wood2023-08-31Absolutely amazing experience! Ryan took my wife and I on an amazing trip in the swan. It was the perfect day and the fishing was great! My wife caught her two best fish ever and Ryan was so amazing helping her out to land the fish! She bested me that day and we had a blast. Will definitely make a habit of going fishing with Bent! What great people so genuine and humble! They just dont make them like that anymore!Jeremiah Howland2023-08-14Ryan and Libby are awesome. We had a great time fishing the Clark Fork. Caught lots of fish, lunch was good. I would highly recommend taking a fishing trip with them. #GetBentIan Weiss2023-08-10Ryan is the man! He had me on fish all day long. Great coach, really knows the area. Couldn’t have been a more beautiful place and provided a good lunch. Very ducked off area, we saw 1 person over 8 hours on the River and they were on the bank. Ryan also loves when you join him for a good cold plunge! Loved it! 6/5 stars and will definitely be backKhris Staton2023-08-09Nathan was awesome and very patient. First time fly fishing and he critiqued both of us great. Will definitely be back next time we are in Montana. Highly recommend!
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.
GIVE US A CALL ANYTIME 24/7
RYAN 406.212.6646
OR
LIBBY 406.212.9600
