If you have a certain kind of trip in mind, Janis and Mark will personally work with you on designing the trip of your choice. They have 20 years of outfitting experience in the Bob Marshall and can help customize the trip of your dreams. Mark and Janis will personally be your hosts on this trip.
Trip Details
Duration
5 or 7 Days
Location
Bob Marshall Wilderness
Season
July - September
Trip Type
Freshwater Fly Fishing
Nearest City
Columbia Falls, Montana
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
Montana, United States
Years of Experience
21 Years in This Location
Guest Capacity
8-10
Species of Fish Caught
Primary fish is native Westslope Cutthroat Trout. Also Montana Bull trout and Mountain Whitefish.
Wildlife Observed
Elk, Deer, Moose, Mountain Goats, Bear, Eagles, Osprey, and More
Fishing Equipment & Bait Provided
Flys and Lures
Fishing Equipment Rental
Bring your own, please. There are some available on hand if needed.
Dining
You will eat in a large cook tent on the banks of the South Fork, where Janis will turn out scrumptious meals, steaks on the outside grill, etc. See how dutch oven cooking is mastered.
Accommodations
Wilderness camp! Very comfortable large wall tents or dome tents, furnished with cots, foam pads, plenty of room to stand up in and hang up your clothes. There is also a hot shower tent!
Additional Activities
Fly fishing lessons on special request. Lake fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, horseback day rides to scenic areas, and camp fire cooking.
Rates
$1,750.00 - $2,150.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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Trip Itinerary
Days 1-7: Wilderness Fly Fishing Arrive in Kalispell, MT (via Delta or Northwest - arrive on Friday or early Saturday afternoon). (Please plan to make your own airfare plans as ticket prices can fluctuate throughout the year.)
Salmon Forks Outfitters will meet you on Saturday and take you to the Diamond R Lodge, where you will stay your first night. After your gear is dropped off, drive about 60 miles to the lodge, where you will spend a restful afternoon. You will get a great meal before settling in for the evening in small, but clean cabins.
On Sunday you will rise early, have a full breakfast and drive the 10 or 12 miles to the trailhead. There you will be assigned your horse for the week, and if all goes well, be on the trail by 8:30am. The trail ride is approximately 7.5 hours to the Salmon Forks campsite on the Southfork of the Flathead River. There is no getting around it, riding a horse for 7.5 hours is a pain, but if you want to visit beautiful country, and get away from people and civilization, this is the trip for you.
You’ll arrive in camp about 4:00pm. You can take a river bath, fish, have a beer, or just relax as Janis and Mark prepare dinner. It’s usually steaks with all the fixin’s.
On Monday thru Friday, there is no schedule. You can fish, read a book, sleep, hike, or horseback ride. The purpose of this week is to lose yourself in the beauty of the wilderness, and catch a lot of fish, which you will do.
On Saturday morning, Salmon Forks Outfitters will pack up and make the 7.5-hour ride back to the trailhead. You’ll then be transported back to a motel, have dinner and get some sleep.
On Sunday you can catch a flight out of Kalispell.
This Package Includes
Airport Pick Up
Transportation to Trailhead
All Lodging
All Meals, Snacks and Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Notes
Everything is furnished on these trips. Just bring your fishing rod, sleeping bag, and personal belongings, and Salmon Forks will take care of the rest.
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