Fly Fishing Guides
Expert-curated guides to the best rivers, fly patterns, and outfitters across the American West.
Rankings & Best-Of Guides
Best Fly Fishing Rivers in the West
All 31 rivers ranked by trout density, hatch diversity, and public access across six western states.
Best Dry Flies for Trout
The 9 most versatile dry fly patterns for western trout, ranked by how many rivers they're recommended on.
Best Nymph Patterns for Western Rivers
The 8 best subsurface patterns for trout, from the Pheasant Tail to the Perdigon.
Best Streamer Patterns for Trophy Trout
The 4 essential streamer patterns for targeting big western trout, with techniques and river picks.
Best Rivers for Brown Trout
Western rivers ranked by trophy brown trout potential — record fish, trout per mile, and recommended patterns.
Best Rivers for Rainbow Trout
Western rivers ranked by hatch diversity and rainbow trout quality — from the Missouri to the Deschutes.
Fishing Guides by State
Top Fishing Guides & Fly Shops in Montana
10 premier Montana outfitters — from Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone to Headhunters on the Missouri.
Top Fishing Guides & Fly Shops in Colorado
5 expert Colorado outfitters covering the Arkansas, Frying Pan, South Platte, and Gunnison.
Top Fishing Guides & Fly Shops in Wyoming
5 top Wyoming outfitters from the Snake River in Jackson to the Grey Reef on the North Platte.
Top Fishing Guides & Fly Shops in Idaho
5 premier Idaho outfitters for the Henry's Fork, South Fork Snake, and Silver Creek.
Top Fishing Guides & Fly Shops in Oregon
5 expert Oregon outfitters from the Deschutes to the remote Owyhee River canyon.
Top Fishing Guides & Fly Shops in Washington
5 top Washington outfitters centered on the Yakima River and Pacific Northwest waters.