Montana Guided Float Trips — Including the Legendary Smith River

Fish legendary waters like the Blackfoot and Missouri, or book a once-in-a-lifetime Smith River float trip — guided fly fishing across Montana’s most productive rivers, tailored to your experience level.

Guided Trips & Camping on Montana’s Finest Rivers

What others are saying…

  • "Great trip, great food, great weather & great companionship…The spectacular scenery cannot be captured by the camera; only by the mind. Thanks for showing a bunch of flatlanders from Kansas City the special place that is the Smith River."

    — Mike V.

  • "First I’d like to say that I just had the trip of a lifetime and will highly recommend your trip to my friends. Your guides are all 1st class all the way. I can’t say enough good things about them……….Thanks for the greatest trip of my life so far - with memories that will last a lifetime."

    — Grant P.

  • "Well Done!! A truly great experience - The trip could not have been better - the operation obviously has been refined and refined. Outstanding crew of young men well led! Many thanks for all the hard work and hospitality. All the best! p.s. The fishing was outstanding!!!"

    — Dan F.

The Smith River Experience

Smith River Float Trips are our Specialty! Montana Flyfishing Connection, LLC is a professional guide service formed around the angler – guide relationship. Our close-knit group of expert guides are passionate about helping anglers in their pursuit of great trout. Owner Joe Sowerby and his professional crew are dedicated to making the 60-mile float down the Smith unforgettable. Beautiful scenery, great fishing, comfortable and fun - Come experience Montana’s legendary Smith River!

  • 60-Mile Float Through Remote Montana Wilderness – Five days of guided fishing, wildlife, and breathtaking canyon views

  • Expert Local Guides – Passionate, professional crew focused on making your trip easy, comfortable, and unforgettable

  • Legendary Trout Fishing – Target wild brown and rainbow trout with expert instruction and top-quality gear included

Explore Missoula & Western Montana

Whether it be a Montana flyfishing day trip or a custom camping trip, come see why Western MT is one of the greatest trout fishing destinations in the world with the guides who know it best. With over 400 miles of floatable trout habitat, we offer numerous options including Blackfoot River flyfishing trips, camping trips on the Bitterroot or Clark Fork, and custom riverside lodge and cabin vacations.

  • 400+ Miles of Fishable Water – Explore the Blackfoot, Bitterroot, Clark Fork, and more with expert local guides

  • Customizable Trips – From single-day floats to multi-day camping or riverside lodge experiences

  • World-Class Trout Fishing – Fish scenic Western Montana rivers known for wild brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout

Useful Links

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Smith River Flows

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Joe Sowerby

Planning Your Trip

Complete Details

Trip Contract (pdf)

Trip Planning Guide (pdf)

All photo rights reserved. Special thanks to some of the best photographers in the industry that have joined us on the Smith River and captured our experiences. The following photographers' images are featured throughout the site. Please look them up to see all their spectacular work.

Bryan Gregson - bryangregsonphotography.com

Jim Klug - klugphotos.com

Mark Lance - riverlightimages.com

Brian Grossenbacher - grossenbacherphoto.com

Janie Osborne - janieosborne.com

Mike Macleod - studiomacleod.photos