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Float Trips

Float Trips Overview

Embark on an unforgettable fly fishing float trip with Parks’ Fly Shop along the renowned Yellowstone River. Conveniently located near the first legal access point, our diverse guided experiences cater to both beginners and seasoned anglers, offering opportunities for dry fly fishing in upper stretches or streamer fishing downstream for legendary monster fish.

3 people in a boat, 1 man fishing

Float Trip Details

*Bookings within 72 hours of the trip date is disabled for online use. Please call for week of availability.

  • Wading or wet wading gear (Based on current conditions)
  • Flies, tippet, leaders
  • Rods and Reels
  • Transportation from Parks Fly Shop
  • Lunch on full day trips
  • Good advice and bad jokes
  • Lunch on half day trips
  • Gratuity
  • Fishing Permits/ Licenses (YNP/MT)
  • Park Entrance
  • Polarized Sunglasses
  • Rain Gear
  • Sun Protection (hat with a brim, we strongly recommend nearly require clothing good for sun protection such as quick dry long sleeve shirts, pants, buffs, sun gloves, etc.)
  • Sun Screen and Bug Spray
  • Phone for Photos (waterproof case recommended)
  • Layers of clothing (fleece, etc.)
  • Gloves and beanie for spring, fall, or winter trips
  • Small day pack (for hiking with water and layers/rain jacket)
  • Waders (usually only needed for cooler or wetter times of year, wet wading is common in summer)
  • Wading boots (NO studded boots for float trips, NO felt soles allowed in Yellowstone Park)
  • Fishing Vest or Pack
  • Sun Screen and Bug Spray
  • Hand Tied Flies, custom leaders
  • Wading Staff (optional)
  • 5 or 6 wt fly rod (most commonly used)
  • All trips are catch & release and fly fishing only.
  • Minimum age: 8 years old.
  • We provide necessary equipment upon request.
  • Cancellations received at minimum one month before the trip date (or first date of a multi-day trip) will be refunded in full.

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