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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, 2027
Rock Creek, Clark Fork, Bitterroot, Blackfoot, and Georgetown Lake.
June 13th to 19th, 2027
Cost is $4,400.00 pp, Limited to 5 Anglers
5 days of drift boat fishing. Your host will be Rick Nyles.
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.
Agenda
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Sunday June 13th; 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 19th; 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
Utah’s Green River, Details Coming.
Drift the Green River, and wade fish the Weber and Provo Rivers.
June 20th to 27th, 2027
Colorado
Drift the Colorado River, and wade fish Spring Creeks.
Dates TBD
Estimated Cost is $4,400.00 pp, Limited to 5 Anglers
5 days of drift boat fishing. Your host will be Shane Becker
We will be lodging in and around the Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, and Silverthorne area, placing us in the center of some of the most diverse and productive trout fisheries in the state. This trip is designed to give you a true Colorado fly fishing experience by fishing a different river or section each day based on conditions.
This is not a one-river trip. Over the course of the week, you will fish a mix of larger float water and technical walk-and-wade fisheries. Target rivers include the Colorado River, Arkansas River, South Platte River, and smaller tributaries such as the Williams Fork River and Blue River. Each day will be adjusted to ensure we are fishing the best water available.
Mid to late June is one of the best times of year to fish Colorado. As runoff begins to drop, rivers come into shape and fishing opportunities open up across multiple drainages. Expect strong hatches of caddis, PMDs, yellow sallies, and tricos. Anglers will have opportunities to fish dries, nymphs, and streamers for Brown, Rainbow, and Cutthroat trout.
A highlight of the trip will be floating both the Colorado River and the Arkansas River. These float days allow you to cover miles of productive water and target fish that see less pressure, while mixing in walk-and-wade days on technical and scenic fisheries like the South Platte. This combination creates a well-rounded trip that few destinations can offer in a single week.
We will also have the option to include the Eagle River through a trusted local outfitter, adding another high-quality freestone fishery to the lineup.
First-rate guides, comfortable lodging, and most meals are included (we will go out for a steak dinner one night, not included). The weather this time of year is ideal, with daytime highs in the 70’s and cooler mornings—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 plan for the day. You’ll return to the lodging around 5 pm. Enjoy a relaxing dinner, unwind, and spend time sharing stories from the day. Streamside lunch will be provided by the guides.
What This Colorado Trip Looks Like (Day-to-Day Experience)
This trip is built to give you a full Colorado fly fishing experience—not just one river, but a variety of waters, techniques, and scenery throughout the week.
Day 1 – Arrival
Fly into Denver and make your way into the mountains. Settle into the house near Breckenridge, relax, and get ready for the week.
Day 2 – Float the Colorado River
Your first full day starts on the Colorado River. You’ll fish from a drift boat, covering miles of productive water. Expect aggressive fish, great numbers, and a perfect way to kick off the trip.
Day 3 – Technical Wade Fishing (South Platte / Dream Stream)
Shift gears to the South Platte River for a more technical day. Sight fishing, dry flies, and matching hatches. This is where anglers really dial things in.
Day 4 – Canyon Fishing (Cheesman or Similar Water)
A more immersive experience—hiking into scenic canyon water and targeting quality fish in a technical setting. This is classic Colorado fly fishing.
Day 5 – Arkansas River Float or Freestone Wade Day
Fish the Arkansas River—one of the most well-known trout rivers in the country. Big water, beautiful scenery, and excellent fishing.
Day 6 – Bonus Variety Day (Guide’s Choice)
This day is all about flexibility. Depending on conditions, you may fish the Williams Fork, Blue River, upper Colorado near Parshall, or even the Eagle River. This ensures you’re always on the best possible water.
Day 7 – Travel Home
Wrap up the trip and head home after a full week of fishing.
September Hoppers In Montana 2027
September 11th to 18th, 2027, Limited to 5 Anglers
Cost is $4,400.00 pp
5 days of drift boat fishing. Your host will be Rick Nyles.
We will be lodging in the Craig 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, 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 be picked up by the guides at 7:30 to 8:30 am depending on the conditions. You will get back to the lodging around 5 pm. Enjoy a relaxing dinner cooked by Rick. Hang around the firepit and tell stories. You can wade fish after dinner. Streamside lunch will be provided by the guides.
Agenda
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Day 1; Fly into Missoula. Rick will be waiting curbside. Drive to the Craig area (2 1/2 hours) and check into lodging. Relax and enjoy the scenery or go wet a line while Rick goes food shopping and then makes dinner.
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Day 2 and 3; Drift boat fish on the Missouri River with Hoppers, Droppers, and hit the Trico hatch in the morning, all equal big fish. Relax after dinner on the patio and watch the sun go down or go wade fish.
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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, 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 on the Yellowstone, 2027
Yellowstone River, Clark Fork, Bitterroot, and Blackfoot
September 19th to 26th, 2027, Limited to 5 Anglers
Cost is $4,400.00 pp
5 days of drift boat fishing. Your host will be Rick Nyles.
We will be lodging in the Livingston area for 3 nights, and then 4 nights in Missoula. We will drift boat fish the Yellowstone River two 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, 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 be picked up by the guides at 7:30 to 8:30 am depending on the conditions. You will get back to the lodging around 5 pm. Enjoy a relaxing dinner cooked by Rick. Hang around the firepit and tell stories. You can wade fish after dinner. Streamside lunch will be provided by the guides.
2027 Trip To Saskatchewan
July 9th to 15th, 2027
Grayling and Pike
Travel Insurance is recommended, Allianz Travel Insurance
Contact Rick for cancellation policy for the above trips.
Payments or Deposits
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