Fish, Camp & Explore on the Flathead’s Middle Fork

Morning

Arrive at Glacier Anglers & Outfitters, located at Paddle Ridge in West Glacier, at 7:30 a.m.

Your guides will load your dry bag onto the shuttle, which you’ll take upriver to the launch point — about a 20 to 30 minute drive.

At the launch point, the guide team will rig the boats and gear. Meanwhile, the lead guide will deliver an orientation and safety talk ahead of your unforgettable river adventure.

Spend the next few hours floating and fishing for westslope cutthroat trout while taking in the grandeur that surrounds the Flathead River’s Middle Fork. There are a few rapids from Bear Creek to Paola, but it varies from where you put in.

Afternoon

Pull over for lunch, stretch your legs and take a quick dip in the river if the day is hot.

After lunch, continue fishing and floating down the historic and beautiful river that winds along the border of Glacier National Park.

Our guides have a deep knowledge of the river. We’ll help you pick what flies to use and share techniques to help you get a “fish-on.”

Evening

Arrive to the campsite with pleantly of time to relax, fish from the shore or chat with new friends as the guides prepare dinner. Guest are welcome to bring cards, games, a book or other small activities to enjoy during downtime.

Spend the night in your sleeping bags under the starry sky.

Morning

Wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and breakfast cooked by your guides.

After breakfast, pack up camp.

Relaxed drifting and fishing occupy much of the day as you float through river-carved canyons.

Guides will share stories of the area as you float past historical landmarks, geological features and other points of interest.

Afternoon

Pull over for a riverside lunch, courtesy of your guide.

Embark back onto the river. Enjoy opportunities to anchor up in fishing holes or wade from the beaches.

Fish and float down to the next campsite as you watch the trout come up from the bottom of the river to snatch your fly.

Evening

Spend the evening hanging out at the campsite where you are free to explore the area, relax by the campfire or engage in a friendly casting competition.

Guides will prepare a delicious meal, ranging from traditional Dutch-oven dishes to old family recipes.

Sleep well as the peaceful sounds of the river flow downstream.

Morning

Coffee and breakfast will once again be waiting for you as you wake up.

After breakfast, pack up camp.

Fish and float on this spectacular final stretch of river. Keep an eye on your fly, the views can be distracting.

Afternoon

Pull over for lunch, prepared by your guides.

The latter part of your day will be spent fishing various eddies, ripples and pools as the guides navigate to the take-out.

Depart the river and shuttle back to Glacier Anglers & Outfitters headquarters.