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It’s already been said, Rick, but thank you again for your efforts putting together such a great trip. All the planets lined up; guides, weather, fishing, etc. to make it so. We also had a collegial group that made the trip fun. Everything went smoothly, and everyone had success. Have a good rest of summer, and maybe we’ll run into each other on the water.
Jerry, 2025
June Stonefly/Salmonfly Montana, 2026
Rock Creek, Clark Fork, Bitterroot, Blackfoot, and Georgetown Lake.
June 14th to 20th, 2026
Cost is $4,400.00 pp, Limited to 5 Anglers
Private bedroom, no shared rooms.
5 days of drift boat fishing. Your host will be Rick Nyles.
Georgetown Lake Rainbow
We will be lodging in the Missoula area. We will drift boat fish 5 days or fish Georgetown Lake for big Rainbows. You will get to drift Rock Creek one of the days. Rock Creek is a special treat, permits are required, and they limit boat traffic. The other days will be on Clark Fork, Blackfoot, Bitterroot, or Georgetown Lake. Whatever is fishing the best or one of the rivers you want to make sure you fish.
Some of the best Stonefly (Salmonfly) trout fishing in North America. First rate guides, lodging and most meals (we will go out for a steak dinner, not included). The weather this time of year is perfect, highs in the upper 70’s and lower 80’s. Morning will be on the cool side, dress in layers.
Your day will start with a good breakfast. The guides will pick us up around 7:30 to 8:30 am depending on the conditions. Your guide will get you back to the lodging around 5 pm. Enjoy a relaxing dinner cooked by Rick. Hang around the firepit and share stories. Streamside lunch will be provided by the guides.
Lodging in Missoula.
You will have a private bedroom, WIFI, laundry facilities, AC.
Agenda
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Sunday June 14th; Fly into Missoula. Rick will be waiting curbside. Check into lodging, have a relaxing dinner. Maybe do a little sightseeing.
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Monday to Friday; Drift boat fish one of the great rivers of Missoula; Blackfoot, Bitterroot, Rock Creek, Clark Fork, or Georgetown Lake for Rainbows, Cutbows, Browns and Cutthroat trout all day. Streamside lunch provided.
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Saturday June 20th; fly home from Missoula.
Included; Ground transportation in Montana, 5 days of guided drift boat fishing, meals (except Steak House dinner in restaurant), flies, leaders, tippet, rods if needed, lodging with your own bedroom, WIFI, and laundry facilities (you can pack light).
Not included; airfare, steak dinner in restaurant, MT license, and tips for the Montana guides.
Email Rick for more details. rick@skyblueoutfitters.com or call 610-987-0073
September Hoppers In Montana 2026
September 13th to 20th, 2026, Limited to 5 Anglers
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September 20th to 27th, 2026, Limited to 5 Anglers
Cost is $4,400.00 pp
Private bedroom, no shared rooms.
5 days of drift boat fishing. Your host will be Rick Nyles.
We will be lodging in the Great Falls area on the Missouri River for 3 nights, and then 4 nights in Missoula. We will drift boat fish the Missouri River 2 days, and drift in the Missoula area (Clark Fork, Bitterroot, Blackfoot) for 3 days.
Some of the best hopper-dropper trout fishing in North America. First rate guides, lodging (your own bedroom) and meals except for the steak dinner. The weather this time of year is perfect, highs in the upper 70’s and lower 80’s. Morning will be on the cool side, dress in layers. This is the best time of the year because the kids are back in school and the tourists travel is light, fishing pressure is low.
Your day will start with a good breakfast. We will meet up with the guides at 7:30 to 8:30 am depending on the conditions. You will get back to the lodging between 5 and 6 pm. Enjoy a relaxing dinner cooked by Rick. Hang around the firepit and tell stories. Streamside lunch will be provided by the guides.
Lodging On The Missouri River
Lodging in Missoula
Agenda
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Day 1; Fly into Missoula. Rick will be waiting curbside. Drive to Great Falls area (2 1/2 hours) and check into lodging. Relax and enjoy the scenery while Rick goes food shopping.
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Day 2 and 3; Drift boat fish on the Missouri River with Hoppers, Droppers, and hit the Trico hatch, all equal big fish. Relax after dinner on the patio and watch the sun go down.
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Day 4; Drive to Missoula (2 1/2 hours), check into lodging, sightsee in town. Montana steak dinner and visit some fly shops.
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Day 5, 6, and 7; Drift boat fish on the Clark Fork, Bitterroot, or Blackfoot Rivers.
- Day 8: Fly home from Missoula.
Rick will cook dinners most of the nights. We will eat at a steak house in Missoula (cost not included).
Included; Ground transportation, 5 days of guided drift boat fishing, meals (one steak dinner out not included), flies, leaders, tippet, rods if needed, lodging with your own bedroom, WIFI, and laundry facilities (you can pack light).
Not included; airfare, steak dinner in restaurant, MT license, and tips for the Montana guides.
Email Rick for more details. rick@skyblueoutfitters.com or call 610-987-0073
2027 Trips To Montana
June Stonefly Dates TBD, Same Agenda Above
September Hoppers Dates TBD, Same Agenda Above
Travel Insurance is recommended, Allianz Travel Insurance
Contact Rick for cancellation policy for the above trips.
Payments or Deposits
Venmo, Zelle Or Check Preferred For Destination Trips.
Credit cards accepted with processing fees.