Fishing for wild trout in Yellowstone Parks' waters is an experience that keeps bringing people back year after year. Our fishing trips offer more than just great fishing; they include the peace and quiet of Yellowstone's backcountry along with breathtaking scenery, the smells of the forest, vast flowered fields, and don't forget about the

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abundant wildlife! We see everything from marmot, elk, deer, moose, bear and even wolves, among the many varieties of wildlife. Yellowstone National Park is a treasure that can be best experienced by enjoying one of our horseback trips into the backcountry. Consider leaving the hustle and bustle behind (along with your watch) and join us where time is measured only by the sun and there is no hurry to be anywhere other than on the water where you are.
An experienced crew of guides allows us plenty of time to spend fly fishing, learning about horses and mules, setting up our comfortable camps, and exploring the natural world around us. And the food is simply the best that can be prepared over a campfire! In many cases, trips are put together after speaking with you and arranging a trip with folks like yourselves. Or you can form a group of your friends or family.

One of the unique aspects of our Yellowstone outfitting experience is our combination of backcountry horseback travel and fly fishing guide service. We have a solid traditional background with horses and mules. But we also have years of experience

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fishing every part of the Yellowstone region. We enjoy spending time with you on the water.

Water resistant sleeping tents are provided for each couple or group of children. Our sleeping bags are synthetic and rated for temperatures to 10 degrees F. We also provide cotton sleeping bag liners for each bag which are always freshly laundered before each trip. Some of our sleeping bags can be zipped together for couples; we have extra large sleeping bag liners for this arrangement also. Please let us know your preference.

Our sleeping mattresses are inflatable Thermarest pads and include a cover which protects them. These covers are designed to be used as lounges or chairs, so you can sit up and read in your tent or use them around the campfire in the evening.

Yellowstone Mountain Guide Destinations

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GALLATIN HEADWATERS
Pack in to our favorite camps! We visit the area of Yellowstone National Park that has the highest species diversity. Fly fish for five species of trout, view and photograph moose, elk, coyote, mountain sheep and bear (if we are lucky).

We have never had a problem with any of our backcountry neighbors in 19 years! This is a great trip for folks that prefer to have flexibility to horseback ride and fish during the same day. Or ride up to the highest mountain passes in the Park to see spring alpine wildflowers and high country vistas.

SLOUGH CREEK
Several days of superb dry fly fishing! If sight fishing for large selective trout is what you enjoy, this is the trip for you. We provide expert advice on catching these large (18"+) Cutthroat on small flies and light tippet!

THOROUGHFARE
An adventure into the most isolated area of the lower 48! Join us on the ultimate backcountry get away. We travel the route of the mountain men along the Yellowstone River into the Thoroughfare. Fish for big native Cutthroat in the most spectacular wild country imaginable. See country that very few people experience. This is a trip of a lifetime!

GALLATIN HIGH COUNTRY

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Fish a lake that only sees a few folks a year and even the first timer can catch trout! This is a great trip for families and we will have a diversity of experiences. Ride up to one of the most spectacular ridges in Yellowstone where mountain sheep live. See large herds of elk and camp at one of the most scenic spots on the map!

SNAKE RIVER
This is a trip with a little more riding to get into some isolated high country. We fish for West Slope Cutthroats in the meandering Snake and the upper canyon. This is a great trip into some nice water that holds surprisingly large trout. The Snake and its tributaries are consistent fishing each year.

Yellowstone Mountain Guide Packtrips

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YELLOWSTONE MOUNTAIN GUIDES OVERNIGHT PACK TRIPS
Yellowstone National Park is a unique place and can be best visited by joining us on our customized pack trips from July through September. We provide well trained saddle horses, pack mules, fly fishing guide service, all camp equipment and wonderful cuisine.

ONE DAY HORSEBACK TRIPS
Occasionally we offer a full day horseback trip which includes backcountry fishing. We provide guide service and a delicious lunch.

PACK TRIP GENERAL INFORMATION
Our fees include guide service, transportation, meals while in overnight camps or lunches on day trips, horses and pack mules as needed, and complete backcountry camps including sleeping bags, comfortable mattresses and water resistant tents. When you reserve a trip with us, we'll send you a detailed information packet including a questionnaire, clothing and gear suggestions and YMG's Fly Fishing Notes to help make your trip the best ever!

Yellowstone National Park is a treasure that can be best experienced by enjoying a horseback trip into the backcountry. You will be stepping back in time when you join us on a pack trip. For over 100 years, people have explored the Park with experienced guides, a rich part of Yellowstone's heritage. Our pack trips are the only way to see the best of Yellowstone.