Friendly accommodating campgrounds on beautiful Duck lake. I started last season, a great crowd…read more There are rules for everyone. Not like the last place I was at, it was a free for all.

I camped here with some friends for a couple nights in Sept of 2021 and have been dying to get back…read moreever since! We got a site right on the lake and had an excellent view of Chief Mountain. We saw a rainbow at midnight (a moonbow) and had no idea that was a thing! The staff was super polite as well.

Great trip with our guide, Kyler. It was my first time fly fishing and I learned so much. Kyler was…read morea great teacher and very patient. Due to the high rivers and only a half day trip, we were only able to go to a lake instead of a river and only able to catch little fish. Other than that it was a great trip!

I wanted to do a drift boat trip on the Flathead River. Glacier Anglers pretty much owns the river…read morefor drifts and rafting. Our guide "Drew" had it going on from the start. His fly fish and river knowledge combined with my humble fly rod skill added up to a nice 18-20 inch Cut-Bow catch! Added another few strikes and MONTANA in general made for a great day on an Epic River! My wife tagged along as our 2nd and enjoyed the view and action!

Perfect rafting trip!!!! So affordable ($80 adult & $60 kids) but really fun and safe. Econ was our…read moreguide and he knew the river like the back of his hand. Check in was easy & very clearly explained, transport to the launch site was fun and we all had a blast. We went in mid-August but it sounds like early summer and spring is when the river is really flowing when the snowcap is melting. Would HIGHLY recommend!

For 30 years, I have dreamed of floating down the Flathead river along the legendary snow-capped…read moremountain peaks of Glacier National Park. Over the years, I have looked at dozens (OK, hundreds) of photos of the wet, smiling faces of the boaters splashing and paddling through the whitewater rapids. They always look so happy and excited! Oh, how I wanted to be "that guy" in the photo. In 2024, I decided I had waited long enough and pulled the trigger. With a gentle nudge from my best friend, I booked a 2-day whitewater rafting adventure with Glacier Guides and Montana Raft. It was time- and it was now my turn! We made our way north in June, 2025 crossing through 8 states and into Montana. A day before we arrived at the Glacier Guide office, I received a call from our rafting guide, Zack. He sounded as excited as we were and walked us through the itinerary and what we could expect when we arrived. Very professional! The day had come! When we arrived at the Glacier Guide Office, we were greeted by our guides, Zack and Abby who are absolute Rock Stars and clearly love what they do. They made sure we had all the recommended gear and helped us re-pack our gear into waterproof bags for our Rocky Mountain adventure. We met the others assigned to our boat and got fitted for wet suits, life jackets and helmets. Within an hour, we loaded into our bus and headed north- 2 big, blue rafts in tow. The first day was spent easing down the Flathead River along the banks of Glacier National Park. The views were just beautiful. Our guide on the first day was Abby, who was as funny as she was skilled at navigating the Class II river. Zack floated ahead of us in the "gear boat" which carried all our tents, food and camping gear. We stopped for lunch around noon which gave us an opportunity to stretch our legs and get to know the other members of our party. Bald eagles were observed every so often, as were momma ducks with their babies close by. Everyone was on the lookout for grizzly bears that are common in Glacier, but unfortunately none were seen on our trip. After lunch, we continued down the river for several hours until Zack found a good spot to call "home" for the night. We had a few hours before nightfall and spent our time making camp, hanging wet clothes and enjoying some of the most beautiful mountain views in the world. We helped the guides unload the gear boat before enjoying grilled steak and salmon for dinner. The food was fantastic, as was the fellowship! After dinner, we sat around a little campfire and relaxed with our new friends. Tired from a long day on the water, we all headed to our tents around 10:00 PM. 6:00 AM, daylight and the smell of coffee and bacon stirred us from our tents. With the sounds of the river flowing below, we eased into the new day with a great breakfast before we broke camp, donned our protective gear and loaded our raft. We changed captains and Zack guided us down the river after a safety brief, Abby navigated the "gear boat" a safe distance behind. Another glorious Montana day on the river. The closer we got to the entrance of Glacier Park, the more dramatic the views and more challenging the whitewater became. Zack expertly and safely navigated the Class III rapids, all while we paddled like crazy when the order "All forward!" was given. The last stretch of water had 8 named rapids like "Bone Crusher," "Pinball" and "The Big Squeeze." All of us got drenched to the bone and wouldn't have it any other way. It was the Montana trip of a lifetime and everything I hoped it would be. As our 2-day, overnight adventure came to an end, our guides "high-fived" us and thanked us for joining them. I was sad to leave, I cannot lie. Zack and Abby with Glacier Guides knocked it out of the park- true professionals and an absolute pleasure to be around. I will never forget my Rocky Mountain adventure and am so grateful for the staff of Glacier Guides that helped make a dream come true. I can confidently recommend Glacier Guides to anyone. ~David T. Leuba

When I spoke with the lady at the fly shop, I said "I'd like to catch fish and enjoy amazing…read morescenery." "Well call Mark at Wild Montana Anglers" was her advice. Glad I took that advice. I went out two days with Mark, both yielded amazing fishing with a scenic backdrop like no other. Turns out there was more, apparently there was a nice hatch happening, it had just started and started early. I didn't have the fly and didn't know of the hatch, but Mark did and tied some flies for our trip. The cutthroat couldn't stay off the fly! This was my sons first trip flyfishing. Mark was beyond patient and proved to be a great teacher. He caught fish after fish after fish. Such gorgeous cutthroat from beginning of the day until the end (both days). I also caught more fish than can be counted and learned so much from Mark in our two days on the water. Mark has since helped me out a lot with tips and tricks whenever I reach out. He's been great! The scenery was like the fishing -second to none. There were so many moments I had to pinch myself. I was floating through Glacier on the Flathead catching fish. Daydreaming and watching the Eagles I was fine to to just float, but no! Interrupted by another trout striking my line, time to bring it in and out the line out! Before booking, I was a little hesitant, it's not cheap to hire out a guide. However, at the end of the second day, I felt like I had actually received a great deal! This was supposed to be a once in a lifetime experience, but I've decided that I'll have to go back and do it again! Thanks Mark and look forward to the next trip!

From the owner: Join us on a fly fishing adventure in the breathtaking Flathead Valley, the productive Missouri…read moreRiver tailwater, Whitefish Lake or one of our top secret scenic stillwater fisheries. We float, wade, and enjoy Glacier National Park as the backdrop while chasing wild trout in iconic western rivers.

Phenomenal trip !!! he made sure to get us on the fish and make sure that we had a good time. He…read morewas very informative and had a backup plan just in case Weather was not permitting. He has all the latest and greatest fishing gear and we'll go above and beyond for his charter. We went ice fishing and had a blast. He does other charters though and the next one we book will be with him fly fishing !!! Book him !!! you will not be disappointed

We just did a guided fly fishing trip (as first-timers!) with Caleb from Montana Fishing Guides and…read morehad the BEST experience! I have to back up to when I first booked. I sent an email inquiry through the website to ask a few questions that were quite possibly stupid because, again, first-timers. Within an hour, the company owner, Rob, called me. We spent close to 30 minutes on the phone and he answered every single question, then mentioned he had the perfect guide for us. THEN, he even rearranged some things to accommodate our travel schedule. One of my primary concerns was that we choose a company appropriate for newbies. I've heard from friends they got a guide who had no interest in "teaching," and I really wanted this to be good on both sides. I needn't have worried, because we couldn't have been better matched! Caleb was ultra professional, extremely patient, and a ton of fun (important when you're spending the day on the water together!). We each caught at least one fish plus had tons of bites, so it was definitely a success. If our schedule had allowed an extra day, we would have booked a second trip! Rob followed up with me again shortly after he knew we were off the water, which impressed me even more. You just do not get that level of personalized service with one of the big companies. We haven't stopped talking about it and will absolutely book again next season! Thanks so much, Rob & Caleb!

Say hey! A review…read moreof Lary's shouldn't even be necessary to convince you to visit. This place is a Columbia Falls staple and must for all anglers to pop into for gear, flies and a chat. The shop is owned by a local baddy who needs no introduction: Hilary Hutcheson. While she spends most of her days on the water, you can usually find her partner and furry friends inside the shop with some of the best beta on fishing and excellent gear to help make your day better.

This place is AWESOME! They are always so friendly and helpful and a joy to deal with. Their…read moreadvice is always spot on and and their guides get you on fish. Ebon is THE DUDE!!!! They have a really cool brick and mortar store but their real office is the North Fork of the Flathead!

Fantastic location and staff. Off the beaten track and secluded. The fishing was tremendous and…read moreguides just as good. Try a horseback ride in between fishing and marvel at the fields of purple fire weed. The staff were cool and accommodated dietary needs. Oh and did I say the fishing was awesome? Can't wait to go back.

The Spotted Bear Ranch is an Orvis endorsed fly fishing ranch / bed & breakfast in Montana within…read morethe Bob Marshall Wilderness, closet town is Whitefish MT. The area is gorges, surrounded by pine trees, rough terrain through most of this area. The main lodge where the cooking and dining was located it over looked the South Fork of the Flathead River. The river has native west slope cutthroat and big bull trout. The fly of choice is the atomic ant, the water is so cold and pure in this area that rarely are there fly hatches, well at least the time we were there. The ranch backs into a National Forrest, where you cannot use any motorized vehicle, you can only hike or horse back into to fly fish. They do have a side road that will take the Fly fishing guides up half way up the river, where they will set in a float boat to fly fish. The guides here are very good, they know there stuff. I witnessed some of the best casting in years here. On a lunch break we stopped, and out of the boat one of the guides was backed up to a cliff that rose two hundred feet above him, yet he could make these cast out to the front and his back casts where going straight above him. That brought tears to my eyes, in true joy seeing that, I thought I could cast. Now if you have ever gone through an Orvis home decorating catalog, which is what the inside of these cabins, was filled with, Orvis lamps, bedspreads, towels to soaps, just unbelievable. IT reminded me of something Ralph Loren would put together. If you do go here, set aside a few days to go up to Glacier National Forrest, well worth it. The food was very great, but what I remember was the beauty of the area, the great customer service from the ranch hands, guides and staff. The fly fishing was just more than very good, it was off the chart. Thank you Spotted Bear Ranch, what a great spot for a guy to spend time with his dad! Thank you!

Great staff. Always knowledgeable and the first place you want to start if you haven't fished the…read morearea. Tiny store but everything you need. Skip the large sports stores if you want to catch more. Had a great guided trip on the Flathead River with Tyler through the shop.

Great, Great shop!! Knowledgeable and friendly. My first choice if I'm looking for a gift or if…read moreyou want something to remember your fun time in the Montana.