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Page last updated July 8th, 2025, Details Subject To Change (i.e. lodging plan, dates, cost)
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 Montana, 2026
Rock Creek, Clark Fork, Bitterroot, Blackfoot Rivers, and Georgetown Lake.
June 21st to 27th, 2026
Cost is $4,400.00 pp estimated maximum
5 days of drift boat fishing. Your host will be Rick Nyles.
We will be lodging in Missoula area. We will drift boat fish 5 days, or go fish Georgetown Lake for big Rainbows. You will get to drift Rock Creek one day, and it is a special treat. Permits are required and limit boat traffic. The other days will be on the Blackfoot, Bitterroot or the Clark Fork.
Some of the best stonefly trout fishing in North America. First rate guides, lodging and most meals (we will go out to a steak house, and a micro-brewery, not included). The weather this time of year is perfect, highs in the upper 70’s and lower 80’s.
Lodging in Missoula.
Agenda
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Sunday June 21st, Fly into Missoula, drive to lodging. Check in to Air BnB, have a relaxing dinner. Do a little sightseeing.
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Monday to Friday; Drift boat fish one of the great rivers of Missoula.
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Saturday June 27th, fly home from Missoula.
Included; Ground transportation in Montana, 5 days of guided drift boat fishing, most meals (two dinners out), flies, rod if needed, lodging with your own bedroom. WIFI. Laundry facilities.
Not included; airfare, dinners in restaurants, 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
OR
September 20th to 27th, 2026
Cost is $4,400.00 pp estimated maximum
5 days of drift boat fishing. Your host will be Rick Nyles.
Clark Fork Brown and Rainbow
Missouri Rainbows
Clark Fork Cutthroat
We will be lodging on the Missouri River in Great Falls area 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 (some shared bedrooms) and meals. The weather this time of year is perfect, highs in the upper 70’s and lower 80’s. This is the best time of year because the kids are back to school and the fishing pressure is low.
Your day will start with a good breakfast. We will meet up with the guides at 8:00 am depending on the conditions. You will get back to the lodging between 5 and 6 pm. Enjoy a relaxing dinner cooked by Rick. Streamside lunch will be provided by the guides.
Lodging In Great Falls On The Missouri River
Lodging in Missoula
Agenda
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Day 1; Fly into Helena. Rick will be waiting curbside. Drive to Great Falls area (1 hour) 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, Hoppers, Droppers, Trico hatch 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 dinner most of the nights. We will visit a micro-brewery and steak house in Missoula (cost not included).
Included; Ground transportation, 5 days of guided drift boat fishing, most meals (two dinners out not included), flies, rod if needed, lodging, WIFI. Laundry facilities.
Not included; airfare, dinners in restaurants, MT license and tips for the Montana guides.
Email Rick for more details. rick@skyblueoutfitters.com or call 610-987-0073
Travel Insurance is recommended, Allianz Travel Insurance
Contact Rick for cancellation policy for the above trips.
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