Yellowstone River Fishing Guides

Overnight Fly Fishing Trips

Overnight Yellowstone
Meadows Fishing Pack Trips

Fish the Yellowstone Cutthroat Spawn with a guide in the Teton Wilderness 

Get away from bumper-to-bumper fly fishing. Our overnight fly fishing horseback pack trips take you to remote wilderness where you'll let the cool, fish-filled waters of the famous Yellowstone River or Thorofare River ripple around your waders.

In the unsurpassed beauty of the Teton wilderness and Yellowstone Meadows, you'll connect with the serenity of vast, spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife in places that are just as well-suited to sightseeing as fishing.

Are you ready for the fishing trip of a lifetime?

When:

June

Duration:

5-7 Days

Rates:

Contact for rates

Where:

Yellowstone Outfitters has run its remote fishing camps in the Teton Wilderness near Hawks Rest and the Yellowstone Meadows since 1950.

All trips depart from our Turpin Meadows Base Camp near Moran, WY (See map below.)

Meals:

We have a variety of options on the menu. Please contact us if you would like to know what kind of meals we usually provide. There is a full time cook preparing all meals.

Skill Level:

Novice casters or advanced anglers will appreciate the in-depth knowledge of fly fishing and the area provided by your fishing guides. Learn to fly fish or improve your advanced techniques with easygoing guides who want you to have a trip you'll never forget. And catch that trophy trout, too.

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Suggested Flies and Line

  • 9 feet 3x-4x leader
  • 2x/3x/4x tippet 
  • Scuds
  • Salmon eggs (preferably pink + orange)
  • Nymphs
  • Elk hair caddis
  • Woolly buggers
  • Streamers
  • Hairs ear

Lures to include

  • Tail-less silver and gold Mepps
  • Panther Martins
  • Spoons in sizes 0-1

Other Fishing Tackle and Gear

Remember, you could be 24-30 miles from any road and you should pack enough tackle, film, medications, and personal items you may need with this in mind.

Rods should be packed in sturdy tube cases. Reels should be packed inside a duffel bag.

  • Two reels and two rods per person suggested
  • An 8-9 foot fly rod ranking at 5-7 weight
  • 2-3 extra reel spools with floating and sinking headlines on them
  • Several tapered leaders of 7-12 feet
  • Extra spools of 3-6 tipper material
  • Hip or chest waders
  • Creel
  • Fishing vest
  • A pair of forceps
  • Nail clippers
  • Polarized sunglasses

Planning to spin fish? Spinning gear should be of ultra-light or light grade: 4-6 lb. The test line is recommended.

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Things to Bring

  • Wyoming fishing license - Click here to buy
  • Sleeping bag
  • Pillow
  • Three changes of clothes
  • Swimming trunks
  • Light coat and/or vest
  • Heavy (warm) coat
  • Gloves
  • Riding boots
  • Hiking boots
  • Camp shoes
  • Rain gear
  • Ball Cap
  • Beanie

Personal items

  • Towels
  • Toothpaste
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Any medication you require
  • Flashlight/headlamp with extra batteries
  • Camera
  • Binoculars if you wish
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • A good supply of bug spray

How to Pack

Total bag weight: 40 pounds each

Total bag count: 2 duffel bags and 1 fishing bag

Make sure you separate the following gear for easy access in saddlebags or tied to your saddle during your horseback rides.

  • Rain gear
  • Light coat
  • Camera
  • Water bottle
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Sunscreen
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