Billings, Montana · Licensed Outfitter
Legendary Waters
Guided fly fishing floats on the Bighorn, Yellowstone, Madison and Missouri rivers, led by a Montana native in his 25th season.
Your guide
Montana born. Bighorn bred.
Jeremy Gilbertson grew up on these rivers. For 25 years he’s been putting anglers on big fish, from first-timers to seasoned casters chasing a 22-inch brown.
Most days start on the Bighorn or the Yellowstone, close to home in Billings. A trusted network of longtime guides covers the Madison and the Missouri. The plan is always the same: get away from the crowds, read the water, and change flies until the fish say yes.
- Licensed Montana outfitter based in Billings
- Patient instruction for beginners, real challenges for experts
- Groups of up to 40 hosted with the same care
Four rivers
Choose your water
Two tailwaters and two freestones. Each fishes differently, and Jeremy knows which one is right for the week you’re here.
Bighorn River
A giant spring creek below Yellowtail Dam. Clear water, gentle current and big, consistent nymph fishing.
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Yellowstone River
The longest free-flowing river in the lower 48. Caddis, salmonflies, hoppers and ugly streamers.
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Madison River
The hundred mile riffle. Big dry flies in summer and sculpins in the fall.
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Missouri River
A big, flat tailwater with July dries, October caddis and more than its share of big fish.
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One price per boat. Everything else is covered.
Every trip is a full-day float with your own guide and drift boat. Pick your party size and book online.
Our online booking doesn’t add a single fee at checkout. The price you see is the price you pay, and every dollar stays with your guide.
Multi-day packages
Stay on the Horn
Two to seven days on the Bighorn with lodging and meals at Leaning Tree Lodge in Fort Smith, minutes from the river. Fish all day, eat well, and retell the stories on the deck at night.
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What anglers say
★★★★★My trips on the Bighorn with Jeremy are among the best fishing days of my life, and I’ve fished a lot and in many places. I’ve never fished with such a hard working guide.
Dave Smethurst
★★★★★I was a complete fly fishing novice and Jeremy had me catching trout within the first 15 minutes on the river. Since then, we have had three Father’s Day fishing trips, each better than the last.
Tracey Vangolen
★★★★★An amazing blend of professionalism and down home hospitality. How can you top hot stew on the river on a cold, snowy day, plus several fish in the 22 inch class?
Ron Hull
Good to know
Before you book
What city do I fly into?
It depends on the river. For the Bighorn or the lower Yellowstone, fly into Billings. For the Madison or the upper Yellowstone, fly into Bozeman. For the Missouri, fly into Helena. Lock in your dates with Jeremy before booking flights. When the schedule allows, he can pick you up and save you a rental car.
Do you offer half-day trips?
No. Every trip is a full-day float on a big river. Shuttles, lunches and fuel cost the same either way, and guides are paid a full wage for every day they’re reserved. Some days run shorter for practical reasons, but your guide will make the most of every hour you have.
Do you supply rods and waders?
Rods and waders aren’t included, but backup rods and reels are always in the boat if something goes wrong. All flies and terminal tackle are included and provided by your guide. Rod and wader rentals are easy to arrange at a fair price if you’d rather not travel with gear.
How do deposits and cancellations work?
A 50% deposit holds your date, and the balance is due on the first day of your trip. Cancel 60 days or more out and your deposit is refunded. Cancellations inside 60 days are non-refundable. If weather makes it unsafe, your guide makes the call and you get a full refund.
Book your day on the river
Pick a date, choose your party size and reserve your boat online in minutes. No booking fees, ever. The price you see is the price you pay.