Fort Smith Fly Shop & Cabins

Fort Smith Fly Shop & Cabins is the go-to outfitter for anglers fishing Montana's legendary Bighorn River. Located in the tiny community of Fort Smith at the base of Yellowtail Dam, the shop serves as Bighorn River headquarters with a full-service fly shop, professional guide service, and comfortable riverside cabins for visiting anglers. The fly shop stocks a comprehensive selection of flies, tackle, and gear specifically curated for Bighorn River fishing. Their staff has deep knowledge of the river's prolific hatches, which include some of the densest insect populations in the West. The shop provides daily fishing reports with current conditions, flow data, and recommended patterns, helping anglers make the most of their time on the water. The cabin accommodations offer a convenient and comfortable base for multi-day Bighorn River trips. Fort Smith Fly Shop's guide service features experienced Bighorn River specialists who know every run, riffle, and bank on this remarkable tailwater. Whether you're targeting the river's abundant browns and rainbows on dries during a summer PMD hatch or nymphing deep runs in winter, their guides can put you on fish.