Sage Lodge offers guests a multitude of Montana fly fishing experiences, including guided excursions to the best fly fishing locations in Paradise Valley, as well as instruction to hone your skills on the water. Guides are limited, so advance reservations are strongly recommended.
FLOAT TRIPS ON THE YELLOWSTONE AND MADISON RIVERS
SPR – FALL 
AGE 10+
4 - 8 HOURSFloat down the Yellowstone or Madison rivers in one of our custom drift boats while fishing and taking in Montana's fantastic scenery and wildlife.
- Half or Full-Day trips are available.
- Age: 10+
- Availability: Spring - Fall | During the spring runoff season which generally runs from mid-May to late June, the Yellowstone River may not be fishable. As our exact runoff season varies from year to year we may be able to offer fishing trips on the Yellowstone River outside of these date ranges.
- Duration:4 - 8 hours
- Start Time: Plan on meeting at 8:00am in the lobby to depart for the day of fishing.
- Price: Yellowstone River Full-Day Trips: $700 per boat - 1-2 anglers. | Yellowstone River Half-Day Trips: $550 per boat - 1-2 anglers. | Madison River Full-Day Trips: $750 per boat - 1-2 anglers.
- Includes: Flies, terminal tackle, rods/reels, waders and boots (if needed), transportation, non-alcoholic beverages and a meal of your choice off our Backcountry Menu (meal is included on full-day trips only).
- Excludes: Valid MT fishing license, guide gratuities, and alcoholic beverages (if desired)
*Additional location fees may apply.
To book, please contact the Concierge Team at concierge@sagelodge.com.
WALK & WADE ON THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER
SPR - FALL AGE 10+ 4 - 8 HOURSHalf or Full Day trips are available to explore the famous Yellowstone River by foot.
- Age: 10+
- Availability: Spring - Fall | During the spring runoff season which generally runs from mid-May to late June, the Yellowstone River may not be fishable. As our exact runoff season varies from year to year we may be able to offer fishing trips on the Yellowstone River outside of these date ranges.
- Duration: 4 - 8 hours
- Start Time: Plan on meeting at 8:00am in the lobby to depart for the day of fishing.
- Price: Half Day: $550 for up to 2 anglers | Full Day: $700 for up to two anglers - $100 per additional angler
- Includes: Flies, terminal tackle, rods/reels, waders and boots, transportation and non-alcoholic beverages. Full-Day trips include a meal of your choice off our Backcountry Menu.
- Excludes: Valid MT fishing license, guide gratuities, and alcoholic beverages (if desired)
*Additional location fees may apply.
To book, please contact the Concierge Team at concierge@sagelodge.com.
WALK & WADE IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
JUN - OCT AGE 13+ 9 HOURSSpend a day fishing in the remote and beautiful backcountry of YNP. Our skilled guides will take you off the beaten path where you will get away from people and closer to willing-to-eat trout. Please be advised that there is limited opportunity to fish close to the road and most trips will involve a fair amount of hiking in bear country. Due to limited parking in the park, these trips will need to depart the lodge at 7:00am.
- Age: 13+
- Availability: June through October
- Duration: 9 hours
- Start Time: Plan on departing from the lodge at 7:00am
- Price: $750 for up to two anglers | $150 per additional angler
- Includes: Flies, terminal tackle, rods/reels, waders and boots, transportation, non-alcoholic beverages and a meal of your choice off our Backcountry Menu.
- Excludes: Valid Yellowstone National Park Fishing Permit, guide gratuities, and alcoholic beverages (if desired)
*Additional location fees may apply.
To book, please contact the Concierge Team at concierge@sagelodge.com.
WALK & WADE ON PRIVATE SPRING CREEKS
YEAR-ROUND AGE 15+ 4 - 8 HOURSWalk and wade the private spring creeks of Paradise Valley year-round! Fishing these technical waters is for the more experienced angler.
- Half or Full Day trips are available.
- Age: 15+
- Availability: Year-round
- Duration: 4 - 8 hours
- Start Time: Plan on meeting at 8:00am in the lobby to depart for the day of fishing.
- Price: Half-Day: $550 up to 2 anglers, $100 per additional angler + rod fees (fee price varies per season). | Full-Day: $700 for up to two anglers, $100 per additional angler + rod fees (fee price varies per season).
- Includes: Half-Day trips include flies, terminal tackle, rods/reels, waders and boots, bottled water, and transportation. Full-Day trips include flies, terminal tackle, rods/reels, waders and boots, transportation, bottled water and a meal of your choice from our Backcountry Menu.
- Excludes: A valid MT fishing license, guide gratuities, and alcoholic beverages (if desired)
*Additional location fees may apply.
To book, please contact the Concierge Team at concierge@sagelodge.com.
OPEN CASTING ON THE POND
YEAR-ROUND ALL AGES SUNRISE TO SUNSETWant to learn the basics of how to cast a fly rod and the skills to catch a trout? Grab a line and head out to our opening casting pond. You can also sign-up for a thirty-minute casting lesson with our Activities Team, covering the basics of casting and pond fishing.
Pond Hours:
- Sunrise - 10am: Fly fishing only
- 10am - 4pm: Fly fishing open (stand-up paddleboards and kayaks also allowed)
- 4pm - Sunset: Fly fishing only
Pond Practices:
- Fly fishing only
- Catch and release
- Single, barbless hooks required
To book your Casting Lesson, please contact the Concierge Team at concierge@sagelodge.com.
FLY TYING LESSON
YEAR-ROUND Age 8+ 1 HOURThis guided one-hour class will teach you how to tie multiple fly patterns - and you keep your flies! After your lesson, test your flies out on the casting pond to see what you can catch.
- Age: 8+
- Availability: Year-round
- Duration: 1 hour
- Price: $35/person – keep your flies!
To book, please contact the Concierge Team at concierge@sagelodge.com.
FLY FISHING 101
SPR - FALL Age 8+ 2 HOURSage Lodge is located in the middle of some of the finest trout fishing in the world. The Yellowstone region is long considered the heart of American Fly Fishing. Learn the basics of fly fishing with one of our experienced instructors and introduce yourself to the beauty and challenge the sport offers. This two-hour class will provide a brief classroom session, a casting lesson, and an hour of instruction on our spring-fed trout pond.
- Age: 8+
- Availability: Spring - Fall
- Duration: 2 hour
- Price: $180 per lesson (up to two people) | $50 for third and fourth anglers.
- Includes: Flies, terminal tackle, rods & reels.
- Excludes: Guide gratuities and alcoholic beverages (if desired).
To book, please contact the Concierge Team at concierge@sagelodge.com.
Guides are limited so advance reservations are highly recommended. Does not include valid Montana State fishing license or guide gratuities. Nick Penoncello, Montana Outfitter, License Number #49010.
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