Flathead River Fishing Guides
16 MOGA-licensed outfitters · 12 towns
16 MOGA-licensed outfitters guide fishing trips on the Flathead River. These outfitters offer Day Fishing Trips and Extended Fishing Tours for species including Bull Trout, Brook Trout, and Combined Brown/Rainbow/Golden/Grayling. Their operations span Northwest Region 1 and Central Region 4, with business addresses in Swan Lake, Choteau, and Helena. The Montana Outfitters & Guides Association (MOGA), founded in 1953, is the recognized trade association for the Montana outfitting industry, representing more than 500 members statewide. Every outfitter listed below holds an active Montana FWP license and complies with the state's permitting requirements for guided activity on Montana waterways. Each profile includes photos, trip details, contact information, and a direct inquiry form that MOGA forwards to the outfitter on your behalf — typically generating a reply within a few business days. Updated August 2026.
- Licensed outfitters
- 16
- Montana towns
- 12
- FWP regions
- 3
- Trip types
- 4
16 flathead river fishing guides licensed by Montana FWP
Sorted by profile completeness. Click any outfitter to view contact details, photos, and submit a trip inquiry.
Where are these guides based?
Outfitters guiding on this water are based in Swan Lake, Choteau, Helena, Fort Shaw, and Eureka. Trip access points vary — contact the outfitter for specific launch and pickup locations.
What kinds of trips do MOGA outfitters offer?
These flathead river offer Archery, Rifle, Day Fishing Trips, and Extended Fishing Tours according to the MOGA directory. Specific gear, fly patterns, and float vs wade access vary by outfitter — see each profile.
How do I book a trip with a Montana fishing guide?
Every outfitter profile above includes an inquiry form. When you submit it, the Montana Outfitters & Guides Association forwards your inquiry directly to the outfitter you selected. The outfitter then contacts you to discuss availability, rates, and trip details.
Frequently asked questions
How many flathead river fishing guides are there in Montana?
The Montana Outfitters & Guides Association lists 16 licensed outfitters matching flathead river fishing guides. Every one of them holds an active license issued by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Where are these outfitters based?
These flathead river fishing guides are based in Swan Lake, Choteau, Helena, Fort Shaw, and Eureka (and other Montana towns). See each outfitter's profile for their exact mailing address.
How do I book a trip with a Montana flathead river outfitter?
Every outfitter profile on this site includes an inquiry form. When you submit it, MOGA forwards your inquiry directly to the outfitter you selected. The outfitter then contacts you to discuss availability, rates, and trip details.
Are these outfitters licensed?
Yes. Every outfitter listed on this site is a current member of the Montana Outfitters & Guides Association and holds an active outfitter license issued by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. License numbers are shown on each outfitter's profile.
What species can I fish for on this water?
According to the MOGA directory, outfitters on this waterway target Bull Trout, Brook Trout, and Combined Brown/Rainbow/Golden/Grayling.
What fishing styles do these guides offer?
MOGA outfitters on this waterway offer Day Fishing Trips, Extended Fishing Tours, and Fly Fishing. Specific trip details vary by outfitter — see each profile for details.