The Blackfoot River and surrounding valley are breathtakingly beautiful; under developed & remote. The river is an amazing fishery and you will have many opportunities to fish for rainbows, browns, and our native westslope cutthroats. As one of the oldest outfitters in the area, our guides are professional and experienced. We are the only Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Camp for Kids in the country; and we love sharing our passion for fly fishing with anyone wanting to learn.
At our lodge, guests stay in luxury safari-style wall tents with wooden floors; custom feather beds; heat & electricity. Each tent has its' own private bathhouse & our main lodge is a short walk away. In our beautiful lodge, we serve delicious gourmet meals featuring local produce & meats; and including beer and wine.
We book trips in our lodge May - mid-October.
PRO Outfitters provide all fishing equipment as needed including rods & waders. Guests receive guided fly-fishing instruction if desired, overnight accommodations, gourmet meals, beer and wine. PRO provides personal toiletries such as hair dryers, towels, lotions, soap, shampoo and bathrobes.
From our lodge: PRO Outfitters fishes a variety of waters including rivers, streams, tributaries and spring creeks; including the Blackfoot; Clark Fork; Missouri; Dearborn; & Bitterroot. PRO has long time, solid relationships with local landowners resulting in private access to impressive stretches of water inaccessible to others. We also have our own "secret" haunts from Missoula to Lewistown - which we prefer not to mention by name. Call us up for your own tour.
Anyone who knows anything about Montana knows how difficult it is to predict the weather here. At PRO Outfitters, our favorite saying is - "If you do not like the weather - wait 5 minutes and it will change!" This applies to all seasons and makes the "dress in layers" philosophy really practical. You can't go wrong if in March - June & September - November: you prepare for anything. And July & August: you be prepared for most things!
Most of our guests stay 3-5 days/4-6 nights. Guests fly in and out of Missoula; which is serviced by all major airlines. They arrive at our lodge late afternoon; in time for dinner. They will fish 3-5 days; and fish a variety of water – depending on their interest and ability. Guests will usually depart on their last day after breakfast.
Our philosophy is that these days - we, as a society, are barraged with too many options – from advertisements to media to 10 page menus. At PRO Outfitters - we do two things & do them really well. We fly fish & hunt wild birds in some of the most beautiful places on earth, with the best guides around. Don’t get us wrong - we enjoy all that goes along with that - including wildlife viewing; star gazing; marshmallow roasting; bird watching & reconnecting with yourself and the family and friends you brought along. If you are looking to be entertained by 10-20 other options – we probably aren’t the right place for you. If you want to relax & fly fish; or hunt wild game birds & be well taken care of by a very special place and group of people – give us a try.
The quality of the experience you have on the water will be matched by your experience at the lodge. Although we provide a unique Montana "rustic" experience – we have not forgotten the amenities. Guests stay in deluxe safari-style wall tents. Feather beds, plush terry cloth bath robes, private bath houses and attention to detail will leave you refreshed and rested after a day on the water.
At the table, you’ll be treated to culinary events that celebrate Montana, our love of fresh local meats & produce, and our desire to present it all in a way that is comfortable yet refined. Save room for dessert. We make our own ice cream and sorbets. You’ll fall asleep wondering if the highlight of the day was the fishing or the food!
On the Blackfoot, throughout our season, we fish for rainbow, brown, cut-bow, and our native westslope cutthroat trout. Occasionally, you will catch a brook or bull trout.
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Montana Fishing License:
MT fishing licenses can be purchased in advance. Go to the Montana FWP Online Licensing. You can also visit The Blackfoot Angler in Ovando at 406-793-FISH; or go to any Montana sporting goods store.
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Beverages:
North Fork Crossing provides beverages, including beer and wine. We are unable to provide hard liquor. Please bring your own if you prefer cocktails. Airport shuttle services will make a stop locally for liquor, upon request.
Q. When is the best time to fish the Blackfoot?
A. There is never a bad time to fish the Blackfoot, but here are some ideas about what is fishing when:
From Missoula:
From Bozeman:
328 North Fork Hill Road
Ovando, MT 59854
If you get lost, or need any help – please call!