Day Trips & Custom Trout Tours. Contact for current rates
Southwest Montana. 30 minutes from Bozeman
Brown, Rainbow & Cutthroat Trout
Private Water & Unpressured Rivers
About Wet Net Outfitters

About Wet Net Outfitters

A small stream no one else is fishing. Trout that have never seen your fly. That's the kind of day Wet Net Outfitters builds its trips around.

Based in Livingston, just 30 minutes from Bozeman, Wet Net runs some of the finest fly fishing trips in Southwest Montana. The approach is simple: hire the fishiest guides, and fish each river when it's at its peak. A portfolio of private water and off-the-beaten-path rivers means secluded days and unpressured browns, rainbows and cutthroat. Come for a single day, or let them build a custom Trout Tour with new water every day of your trip.

Booking With Front Range Anglers

No Extra Cost

When you book with Front Range Anglers Adventure Travel, you never pay more. We work for you and the outfitter, so you get the best experience at the best value.

Concierge Services

Our Adventure Travel team coordinates flights into Bozeman, rental cars or shuttles, lodging and gear prep, and connects you with Wet Net to build your custom trip.

Expert Guidance & Resources

With 40+ years of fly fishing expertise, we'll help you decide between a day trip, the Trout Tour or private water, and pick the right time of season for your goals.

Trip Details

Trip Highlights

  • Day trips or custom Trout Tours, built around your time and goals
  • The Trout Tour: new water, fishing at its peak, every day
  • Private water, from small streams with untouched trout to lakes with trout of near-mythical size
  • Unpressured rivers off the beaten path for secluded days
  • Brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout across Southwest Montana
  • 30 minutes from Bozeman, with direct flights from major cities
  • Rods, reels, tackle, flies and lunch included
  • Lodging options from a secluded log cabin on a working cattle ranch to full-service lodges in Paradise Valley

About the Fishing

Fishing Southwest Montana with Wet Net

Most outfitters stick to one stretch of water. Wet Net goes where the fishing is best that week, whether it's a famous river, a lesser-known stream or a private spring creek.

Day Trips & Custom Trout Tours

Day Trips
Great for anglers with limited time, beginners, or anyone visiting Southwest Montana for reasons other than fishing. Day trip guests get the same service and fishing quality as multi-day guests.

The Trout Tour
The ultimate Montana fishing trip for anglers who want to see what else is out there. Expect new water every day, fished at its peak. With so many great rivers, streams and lakes to choose from, Wet Net builds a custom trip around you.

Private Water & Unpressured Rivers
For a truly secluded experience, Wet Net holds an extensive list of private water options, from small streams with untouched trout to lakes full of trout that approach mythical size. Their off-the-beaten-path rivers deliver the same thing on public water: fewer anglers and fish that haven't seen every fly in the box.

Target Species

  • Brown trout
  • Rainbow trout
  • Cutthroat trout

Lodging

Wet Net can set you up in one of three very different places to stay. [Confirm current lodging partners]

Cutthroat Haven
A comfortable, custom-built log cabin on a working cattle ranch, set on the banks of one of Wet Net's exclusive private water leases. Expect some of the best fishing and views in the state, with total seclusion.

Sage Lodge
The idyllic fly fishing home base for anglers who want the finest amenities on and off the water. This newer lodge sits in the heart of Paradise Valley.

Yellowstone Valley Lodge
An all-inclusive setting for your custom Montana trip, with private patios overlooking the Beartooth Mountains and some of the finest dining in Montana.

Getting There

30 Minutes from Bozeman
Livingston and Paradise Valley sit 30 minutes east of Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), which has direct flights from Denver, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Nashville, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington D.C., Boston, New York and more.

Private Aircraft
Fly into Bozeman or Mission Field Airport (LVM) in Livingston, a 5,700-foot paved strip.

Ground Transfers

  • Rental cars: Hertz, Avis, National and other major companies are at the Bozeman airport. Book well ahead, since inventory can run short.
  • Shuttle: North of Yellowstone Shuttle and Charter, (406) 580-2286 or northofyellowstone.com

Front Range Anglers Assistance
FRA will help with airline tickets, rental cars, lodging and all travel logistics. Contact 877-935-2975 or info@frontrangeanglers.com.

Itinerary

Sample Trout Tour

Day 1: Arrival

  • Fly into Bozeman (BZN)
  • Pick up your rental car or shuttle to your lodging (about 30 minutes)
  • Settle in and talk plans with your guide [confirm]

Fishing Days

  • Meet your guide
  • Fish a different river, stream, lake or private water each day, chosen for peak conditions
  • Lunch on the water
  • Return to your lodging for dinner (not included unless your lodge is all-inclusive)

Departure Day

  • Travel back to Bozeman and fly home

[Every Trout Tour is custom. Confirm typical trip length with Wet Net.]

Rates & Terms

Rates: Contact Front Range Anglers for current rates on day trips, Trout Tours and lodging

What's Included

  • Rods and reels
  • Tackle and flies
  • Lunch
  • Soft drinks and water

Not Included

  • Montana fishing license
  • Waders (rentals can be arranged)
  • Transportation to and from the airport
  • Lodging (booked separately)
  • Dinners
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Rod fees (if applicable)
  • Gratuities

Reservation Policy

  • Booking 61+ days out: 50% deposit due; balance due 60 days before your trip
  • Booking within 60 days: Full payment due at booking

Cancellation Policy
Written notice is required.

  • 90+ days before arrival: 7.5% of the reservation total is retained
  • 89 to 60 days before arrival: Deposit is retained in full
  • Within 60 days: Full trip price is retained
  • Wet Net fishes rain or shine and does not cancel trips for poor conditions. If weather creates an unsafe situation, Wet Net will cancel and issue a credit toward a future trip or a refund.

Travel Insurance
FRA recommends Medical Evacuation Insurance (Global Rescue recommended) and HIGHLY recommends Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance.
For insurance questions contact: Jessica Minard | 617.210.8106 | jminard@globalrescue.com

Speak to a Guide

Connect with Our Montana Experts

Not sure whether you want a single day, a week of new water, or private spring creeks all to yourself? Our Adventure Travel team can help you build the right trip.

John Brown, Adventure Travel Manager

What We Can Help With

  • Choosing between a day trip and a custom Trout Tour
  • Private water options
  • Best time of season for your goals
  • Rod and fly recommendations
  • Picking the right lodging
  • Rental cars, shuttles and travel logistics
  • Trips for beginners, families and groups
  • Pre-trip preparation and packing consultation

Contact Us
Email: johnb@frontrangeanglers.com
Phone: 877-935-2975
Visit: 2344 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302

Packing & Gear List

Provided by Wet Net

  • Rods, reels, tackle and flies

Bring or Rent

  • Breathable waders (rentals available)
  • Wading boots
  • Your own rods if you prefer them

Clothing

  • Layers for cool mornings and warm afternoons
  • Rain jacket
  • Sun hoodie, hat and buff
  • Polarized sunglasses

Personal

  • Montana fishing license (buy in advance)
  • Sunscreen, bug spray and personal medications
  • Cash for guide gratuities

Frequently Asked Questions

Still need help?

Contact us
If you have a day or two, or you're in Montana for other reasons, a day trip is a great fit. If you have several days and want to see the best of Southwest Montana, the Trout Tour puts you on new water every day.
Wet Net leases a collection of private streams, spring creeks and lakes where you'll have the water to yourself. Think small streams with untouched trout and lakes with fish that approach mythical size.
Brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout, depending on where the fishing is best during your trip.
Livingston and Paradise Valley are about 30 minutes from Bozeman (BZN). Rent a car well ahead of time or book North of Yellowstone Shuttle and Charter.
Rods, reels, tackle and flies are included. You'll need waders and boots, which Wet Net can arrange as rentals, plus a Montana fishing license.
Wet Net fishes rain or shine. If conditions become unsafe, they'll cancel and give you a credit toward a future trip or a refund.

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