This is a great little park in Lakeside. Neat, easy parking and lake access, nearby bathrooms.read more

Stopped here after a quick bite at Glacier Perks Coffee House off Highway 93 in Lakeside. Beautiful…read moreviews here of the lake, almost unreal with the mountains.

These guys are top notch. We've rented boats from them for the last 4 years, they always take great…read morecare of us, the boats are in great shape, very friendly staff and super accommodating.

The whole experience was excellent from customer service to the boat we rented. Unfortunately the…read moreweather didn't permit us to be out there long the staff however was so attentive and ready to get us unloaded safely. We definitely recommend this place and will be booking our summer activities with them from now on. Montana sure has our heart.

From out of town. We did a half day charter. 4 hours. Captain was pleasant. Lake was glassy and we…read morewere the only boat on the lake. We had a blast but it wasn't what I expected. Trolling real slow the whole time. The captain hooks the fish and hands you the pole. Not real fishing. I am an experienced fisherman. When asked if he could take us near the visible island the reply was the owner didn't like spending money on gas. So all in all on a huge lake, we fished pretty close to the Marina. Caught some small lake trout. Set expectations before you pay the 600.00 plus tip plus license.

Awesome fishing - beautiful views! Dillon was an amazing guide! We went last fall and going back…read morethis spring!

Hank was fantastic! He worked hard & made sure we got to do the fishing. In 5 min, we were hooked…read moreup with a big one! Clean, well maintained boat. Tackle & know-how that catches fish. Truly fun & friendly.

Wow! Wow! Wow! My first trip to Montana, and booked a charter with Hank. I had 4 teenagers with me,…read moreand Hank did an excellent job of explaining everything to the boys and answering any questions they had. He has great stories to tell, and it's obvious from the time you meet him, he is an experienced fisherman. The bonus in this trip was we caught 5 fish! My kids are already asking to come back next season! They have been referring to him as "Hank the Legend". He also has merchandise and the boys are loving their t-shirts! Thanks Hank for everything, the memories will last a lifetime!

Today my 10 year old son and I joined Matt on a full day on the swan. Weather was perfect water was…read morebeautiful and Matt was phenomenal!!! This was our first time ever doing a guided float, and I didn't know quite what to expect. Honesty I am brand new to the fly fishing world and I was a little intimidated going into it, and on top of that to bring my 10 year old son with me kinda upped my nervousness. However, Matt put us at ease right away. He was a phenomenal instructor/ encourager/ and had tons of patience especially when my son got snagged 3x in about a five minute span. He never once seemed irritated with my son or with me. Always encouraging. The scenery on the swan was amazing, bald eagles, elk running through the river, beautiful mountains in the back drop. The float down the river was also so special. We live in such a fast paced world it was amazing to simply float down a river, no cell service, no rush, and enjoy. It was so refreshing to our souls. We also did catch fish, I know our guide was a little bummed fish were not cooperating as much as they normally do. We didn't land any hogs like he often does, but thats ok. I did hook up on one slob I promise I did! But of course I didn't land it! Even though the fishing wasn't out of this world amazing, Matt helped provide my son and I an experience we will never forget. Get out there and schedule a float trip with Matt you won't regret it.

From the owner: Crane Mountain Guide Service is a full service outfitter located near the beautiful town of…read moreBigfork, Montana and just minutes from Glacier National Park. We have specialized in guided fly fishing trips for over 18 years. Guided float trips on the Swan and Flathead rivers are our specialty, but we happily customize trips on surrounding waters as well. We offer full and half day floats, along with walk/wade and secluded mountain lake trips. Excellent stream side meals are served on full day float trips and snacks and drinks on all other excursions.

What a day on Flathead lake. I released 10 fish and also kept 10. The top picture is a Bull Trout…read more A native species of Flathead Lake the fish must be returned to its waters. Which was accomplished after reviving the fish by rushing water through its gills. I doubt that I will ever experience a day of fishing like this again in my life. This was my 6th trip with Howe's fishing. I have never caught less then three fish. In fact Captain Cameron and I have caught 8, 12, 16 and today 20 fish on our last 4 trips. Howe's might be a little more expensive then other charter companies in the Flathead Valle. They have the best captains, fishing gear, boats then ANYONE else. "Don't step over a dollar to pick up a quarter", the same goes to fishing. Trust me, pictures do not lie.

Capt Ross may be the hardest working and funnest Capt I have ever chartered with. 2-4' swells,…read morecrazy winds, light rain, and we still slayed fish!! Went home with two gallon ziploc bags stuffed with fillets on only a 4hr charter. The boats were great for cover out of the bad weather; even a heater on board. Would do it again anytime.

Great Guides Who Know Their Fish!…read more We had an amazing time fly fishing with the fantastic guides at Big Fork Anglers -- Avery, Sean, Brad, and Alec. They seemed to know every ripple of the river and were masterful in providing just the right level of instruction. They knew where the fish hid and what would make them bite. They provided clear, patient instructions sprinkled with stories that may be best not to share beyond the boat. Their approach worked for me, a novice, and for the others who were far more advanced. All the guides were professional, reliable, and flexible to adapt to what our group wanted. And, perhaps most telling, we all managed to pull some really big fish out of the rivers. I enthusiastically recommend Big Fork Anglers. Avery, Sean, Brad, and Alec made it an unforgettable experience.

Brent was our guide and was so amazing! We are two girls who needed someone with patience and he…read morewas so good to us! We had a great time and caught a lot of fish! Highly recommend Brent as a guide!