Fly Fishing
Trout water, read by people who live on it.
Wade and float the Missouri, the Blackfoot, and tailwaters that fish all season. Guides who'll tell you the truth about the hatch.
Explore fly fishing
Est. 1970 · Orvis-Endorsed · Montana
Montana, the way it was meant to be fished.
Guided float trips, upland wingshooting, and three owner-operated lodges on water worth protecting.
Owner-operated
An authentic taste of Montana before.
We've spent fifty years earning access to water most people never see — and learning when to leave it alone.
Owner-operated means the owner is on the water. Brandon rows boats on the Smith through spring and summer, and chases wild birds behind his dogs at Sharptail Lodge come fall.
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(406) 442-5489Two ways to spend a Montana day
Fly fishing & bird hunting.
Bird Hunting
Upland miles behind a good dog.
Sharptail, Hun, and pheasant over big country. Mornings that start in frost and end with the truck a long, satisfied walk away.
Explore wingshootingThe Lodges
Three places to wake up on the water.
Fly fishingBlackfoot River
North Fork Crossing Lodge
Tent cabins on the bank of the North Fork of the Blackfoot, with five artesian-fed ponds and an Orvis-endorsed kids camp.
Bird huntingUpland country
Sharptail Lodge
Glamping on a homesteaded ranch with 150,000+ huntable acres of wild bird country and Orvis-endorsed wingshooting.
Fly fishingMissouri River
The Yurt at Craig
A self-catered base on the Missouri with the fly shops, restaurants, and bars of Craig a short walk away.
Stewardship
You can't sell a river twice.
The water that makes a trip worth taking is the same water we intend to hand to the next fifty years. We fish like we plan to keep it.
We partner with Trout Unlimited on habitat and cold-water restoration across the watersheds we guide, and we limit the days we run so the rivers never feel crowded.
Trout Unlimited partner Catch & release waters Limited daily access
From our guests
In their words.
“The perfect place to disconnect.”
A huge thank you to our guides, Joel and Pat. Despite challenging fishing conditions, they never stopped working to put us on fish. … Chef Keith absolutely knocked it out of the park every single night.
“He had the time of his life.”
We hope that he will be able to attend in some capacity next year; to camp again or perhaps a trip on the Smith River. He loved the counselor, Elijah.
“This was my 13th year with Pro Outfitters and they all seem to get better every year.”
“A fantastic memory for my son and me.”
This was our second father and son trip out West. The first was in 2002. … The Guides and support team were very experienced, professional, polite and patient with us.
“The best trip of our lives.”
PRO Outfitters was responsible for giving us an experience that we will remember as the best trip of our lives. Five stars is not nearly enough.
“Beautiful, clean, and comfortable.”
I've been to PRO Outfitters' bird hunting lodge and stayed in the yurts several times. … The folks associated with PRO are the best, from the owner to the chef and all the guides and their dogs.
“Clean, quiet, and peaceful.”
My husband and I have been coming to PRO for years, every time has been an amazing experience. … The food for all meals, including packed lunches, is delicious. On top of that, the fishing is great, and the guides are so welcoming, helpful, and top notch.
“Truly a great little gem.”
Above expectations. Truly a great little gem and a wonderful Montana experience.
“Our ladies' group looks forward to this trip every year.”
I've been a guest at Pro Outfitters/North Fork Crossing Lodge for over 20 years.
“A memorable father-son trip.”
The accommodations were comfortable, the food was excellent, and every fishing guide we worked with was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely enjoyable to spend time with.
“Worth every penny.”
The service was phenomenal and they worked very hard to ensure all of us enjoyed our trip as much as possible. … We especially looked forward to all of the food that came from a Dutch oven or anything served in the woven basket.
“The fishing guides were knowledgeable, kind, and engaging.”
Incredible experience fly fishing on the Blackfoot River. Lodging was top notch. … Going to book again for next year.
“A day that all fishermen dream about.”
Myself (82 years old), my son (54), my brother (80) and longtime family friend (80) just finished our five day/four night excursion on the Smith River. … On our third day, when the weather warmed up and the bugs came out, we had a day that all fishermen dream about. We were having so much luck that dinner had to be held up because we didn't get back to camp until 6:30.
“Best bird hunting in America.”
“The food and hospitality were fantastic.”
Our fishing guide, Pride, did everything he could to get us on fish after several storms blew most of the rivers out.
Plan your trip
Tell us what kind of week you're after.
Every trip is planned by hand. Call the office, or send your dates and what you're hoping for, and we'll take it from there.