Our longest Expedition for those looking for a challenge with the ultimate reward of big trout!
Yellowstone and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem are a fly fishermen’s paradise. The thousands of miles of water offer something for everyone. Beginners can find non-stop action for small but eager trout or advanced anglers can refine their skills on technical water filled with large but selective trout. This expedition is designed specifically for those seeking the latter. With 17 days and a more flexible itinerary we will have time to chase trophy trout on all of Yellowstone’s most famous rivers. Matching blanket caddis hatches on the Madison, nymphing up trophy cutthroat on the Gardner, throwing hoppers on Slough Creek, pounding the banks of the Yellowstone with big streamers, and when it is time to wrap things up we will head back to Bozeman and join local guides for a full day float fishing trip down the Madison or Yellowstone River. This is the perfect expedition for the experienced angler looking to take their fly fishing skills to the next level! Hurry up space is limited (preference given to returning LFFE participants)
Upcoming Trips
| Dates | Cost | Arrive/Depart Location |
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| Jul 06 - Jul 22, 2021 | $4,295 |
Bozeman, MT |
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- Community Service
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10 Hours
- What to Bring
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We have put together a list of all that you will need for a successful and comfortable expedition. We offer a rental program for most of the big ticket items like fly rods, reels, sleeping bags, etc..
Highlights
- Fish some of America’s most famous rivers including the Madison, Gardner, and Lamar
- Float fish the productive and scenic waters of the Madison or Yellowstone River with the best local guides.
- Take in the natural beauty of Yellowstone’s unique ecosystem
- Camp out under a blanket of stars
- Enjoy great food while reliving your adventure with friends around the campfire
Our 13 year old son did the Yellowstone trip last year, and it could not have been more positive. He describes it as "life changing", and he came home from the trip strong, tan, and happy. He had wonderful stories of watching otters play as they fished, amazing wildlife, and sleeping in a hammock with the brightest stars he had ever seen above him. We highly recommend this program!
The Yellowstone Expedition begins and ends at the Bozeman, MT Airport. For students flying to and from the trip start, you can look for flights that arrive at any time on the first day of the trip. On the last day of the trip flights that depart before 2 pm are ideal. Please contact us to receive the full parent itinerary including the schedule of our periodic trip updates.
A flexible itinerary allows us to go wherever the fishing is best. This trip contains two backpacking sections of 2-4 nights. Count on wetting a line on Yellowstone’s most notorious waters including the Yellowstone, Lamar, Gardner, and Slough Creek. The final three days will include some volunteering within the National Forest, float fishing the Madison or Yellowstone River, and a delicious banquet dinner at a local Bozeman restaurant.
Species
- Yellowstone Cutthroat
- Snake River Cutthroat
- Brown, Rainbow
- Brook trout
Water
- Madison River
- Gardner River
- Lamar River
- Yellowstone River
- Slough Creek
- many more
