2025 Rates & Dates

Contact Us for Available Dates

Smith River Float Trips usually run from the first part of May until the first part of July. Weather and water levels impact when we are able to launch. The only way to confirm your trip and submit your deposit is to contact me.

Joe Sowerby • (406) 370-2868 • info@smithriverflyfishing.com

Smith River Float Trips

(includes first night's lodging)

5 day / 5 night trip - all inclusive fish and float trip: $5700 per person

Single Angler Surcharge - $150 / day

Western Montana Trips

Trips are based out of Missoula, MT. We run them from ice off until the rivers ice up, some years the rivers remain open. Again, the only way to confirm your trip and submit your deposit is to contact me.

Joe Sowerby • (406) 370-2868 • info@smithriverflyfishing.com

Deluxe Camping Trip

3 day / 2 night : starting at $2100 per person

Full Day Float Trip

This is our normal full day on the water. We usually are out 8-10+ hours from when we pick you up at the hotel to when we drop you back off. Includes NA drinks and a full lunch and snacks, all the flies, tippet, etc. that will be needed for the day. A typical day starts with a pick-up time of 8:30 am, and a drop off at 5-6 pm. Sometimes we will shift those times earlier or later as fishing conditions dictate.

$675 per person (2 anglers)

Montana Flyfishing Connection, LLC & Smith River Expeditions

Montana Flyfishing Connection is a professional guide service formed around the angler – guide relationship. Our close-knit group of guides are passionate about sharing their knowledge with you in the pursuit of great trout. We look forward to getting you connected with Montana’s most spectacular rivers – the Bitterroot, Clarkfork, Rock Creek, Blackfoot, Missouri, Smith, Dearborn and many more.

"Wow!! The finest, best organized fishing trip I have ever been on. The guides are a wealth of fishing skills, knowledge and fly selection. Joe is a great leader. The food is restaurant quality and has great variety. I learned more to improve my fly casting and catching in five days than I thought possible. I hope to float again next summer with my whole family."

— Bill R.

What We’ve Achieved

  • Premium Fish / Float Trips on the World Famous Smith River

  • Deluxe Fishing / Camping Trips based out of Missoula, MT

  • Single Day Float Trips on the many rivers around Missoula, MT

  • Observed the insect life on the rivers we fish since 1992

  • Creating great fishing experiences on some of Montana’s finest rivers and creeks

  • Turning a group of guides into a collaborate effort that turns clients to friends

  • Sharing our passion for great fishing