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Any spring, summer or fall trip to the Bitterroot Valley would be incomplete without a
fishing trip on one of our blue-ribbon streams or rivers. Many of our dedicated anglers come here specifically for that very
reason. Dry-fly fishing in our pristine area reigns supreme and most find no better way to "get away from it all"
and get back to the reality that is nature's remedy. Re-connect yourself with "Mother Nature" with your feet placed
on a submerged gravel bar and your hand directing your favorite 5-weight rod. Time your casting with the rhythm of the flowing
river. Imagine yourself becoming a part of your surroundings, that is until a large Cutthroat trout demands your immediate
attention with a splashy rise on your #14 PMD. "Fish on" means worries off. Come join us, we are privileged to call
the Bitterroot our home river. Meandering through the beautiful Bitterroot valley, it offers majestic views that have to be
seen to be described. It supplies a variety of fishing opportunities. From the awesome, free-stone vertical drop of the West
Fork, to the dark blue riffles and pools of the Darby and Hamilton area to the slower, deep runs of the mid river. The Bitterroot
has over 100 total miles of fishing excitement and provides excellent dry-fly fishing most of the season. From the kick-off
Skwalla Stonefly hatch in the Spring to Baetis and Trico hatches deep into the fall, the Bitterroot
is ready to tempt your efforts and test your skills. We are also ready to host your adventure and keep you updated on the
latest hatches, weather and river conditions. We do this everyday! Just down the road a ways, is the famed Clark Fork
River. Before it heads west and joins the Columbia, it leaves an inviting snakelike trail through Montana. This river is home
to big rainbows. From mid-summer on, it produces classic evening hatches. Bring your caddis flies and make sure your windshield
wipers are working. Later in the fall, it really turns on. The blue-winged olive and trico hatches demand your attention in
the classic foam-lines and the big bows will test your light tippets. The upper section (above Missoula) is more intimately
braided and stream-like. Home to big Browns and Cutthroats as well, we suggest that you bring your net. At Wildlife Adventure's
we provide you with the most experienced and professional guides. Each one has many years of experience on our blue-ribbon
streams and is familiar with the seasonal hatches you can expect each day and excellent oarsmen. Each one can offer great
insight on the experience and offer tips such as fly patterns for the day. Our staff of experienced guides are also happy
to offer casting and fly-fishing instruction for beginners or seasoned veterans. We stand behind our guides, and we are proud
to call them friends. All of our guides are dedicated to preserving our rivers, natural resources and practice and promote
catch and release fishing.
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"World Class Blue Ribbon Fishing"
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In addition, your friendly guide will provide
you with hearty lunches on a full day-trip and snacks and beverages on your half-day float. There may be things that we don't
have control over (weather, river level, daily hatches, etc.) but we can assure you that you will have the best lunch that
is offered on the river. We pride ourselves on offering a variety of freshly prepared foods to please your appetite.
If needed, your guide can provide you with the finest fishing tackle. We use the best equipment and boats to do the job with
your safety and comfort in mind. We want to make your experience "worry free". Do bring along your camera and don't
be afraid to look around once in awhile and take in the scenery. The Bitterroot Valley is quite enchanting and we are proud
to call it home.
Fishing Outfitter: Bob Powell License #5124
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