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Fishtales Outfitting

Member since December 2015 Dillon, United States
Background
Michael grew up in the woods, learning hunting and fly fishing in Connecticut. With his grandfather as his mentor, an avid outdoorsmen and Connecticut State Park constable, he honed his Trout fly fishing skills. Michael spent a season in Southwest Alaska, which opened possibilities to Southwest Montana and its endless wild Trout streams. He ultimately settled down in Sheridan, where his wife Theresa and himself raise their two children and a yellow Labrador named Maggie. Create your unforgettable experience with our 10+ guides available.
Techniques
We pride ourselves in offering the best fly fishing guide services available. Fishtales Outfitting's reputation is that we make our trips more personable and customized to suit your needs and preferences. We like to drift fish but also enjoy walk/wade trips, and love to take our time and really submerse our clients in enjoying the day in every way.

Hey, we're Fishtales Outfitting

Dillon, United States
Background
Michael grew up in the woods, learning hunting and fly fishing in Connecticut. With his grandfather as his mentor, an avid outdoorsmen and Connecticut State Park constable, he honed his Trout fly fishing skills. Michael spent a season in Southwest Alaska, which opened possibilities to Southwest Montana and its endless wild Trout streams. He ultimately settled down in Sheridan, where his wife Theresa and himself raise their two children and a yellow Labrador named Maggie. Create your unforgettable experience with our 10+ guides available.
Techniques
We pride ourselves in offering the best fly fishing guide services available. Fishtales Outfitting's reputation is that we make our trips more personable and customized to suit your needs and preferences. We like to drift fish but also enjoy walk/wade trips, and love to take our time and really submerse our clients in enjoying the day in every way.
Our Team
Lamont C.
Captain
Dan R.
Captain
Alex R.
Captain
Michael P.
Captain
Chris P.
Captain
Jason L.
Captain
Garet B.
Captain

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Dillon
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(8 reviews)
Hamilton
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Trips from US $600
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(3 reviews)
Wise River
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $600
Silver Star
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Ennis
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Greenough
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Trips from US $600
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
Wolf Creek
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(7 reviews)
Emigrant
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Sheridan
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Anaconda
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Fishing Reports

Missouri River PMD Pandemonium
Missouri River PMD Pandemonium
Jun 22, 2025 Wolf Creek
The PMD hatch is in full swing on Missouri River right now and the trout looking up lying in wait for them to drift into their waiting mouths. The PMD or Pale Morning Dun is a mayfly species thats a pale yellowish olive color with a gray wing in a size # 14-18. Theyโ€™ll start hatching at about 9:30-10:30 am and continue for a few hours to most of the day. The Missouri Rivers slick, spring creek like currents lend themselves to dry fly fishing. Look for dimples on the surface. These trout will often pod up in prime spots to feed very efficiently. Using the current to bring the food to them. Back eddys are a good place to find rising trout as the bugs go round and round like a lazy Susan. We find the fish will prefer a cripple pattern early in the hatch then the dun, followed by the spent spinner. Best dry flies. Sparkle Dun #14-18 Extended body parachute #14-18 Pull Over cripple #14-18 Limestone cripple #14-18 Organza spinner #14-18 Rusty spinner #14-18 Hi Viz spinner #14-18 If the fish arenโ€™t rising, go with a short leashed leader with two flies. Tie your first fly on at about 3.5 to 4โ€™ under an indicator and the second fly of the bend of the hook or a short tag. Mend often and set the hook when the indicator moves or goes under. Best nymphs: Pheasant Tail nymph #14-18 Split back brown #14-18 Barr emerger #14-18 Hunchback Infrequens #14-18 Contact us to book your Missouri River Fly Fishing Adventure!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Michael
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
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Mark S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A Great Day on the Yellowstone, With a Guide who Knew It Well!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Yellowstone River on September 10, 2024
Fishtale Outfitters is a top notch service that finds your fishing needs and preferences and matches you with the right Guide....
Mark S. recommends Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Yellowstone River
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Isao I.
Excellent
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Yellowstone River on June 4, 2025
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Anthony V. V.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Very fun

VERIFIED   Half day guided fly fishing on May 27, 2025
Although got a few strikes were unable to set hook correct, but was a good time, had fun
Anthony V. V. recommends Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Missouri River
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Robert G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great adventure led by a great guide!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Yellowstone River on July 16, 2024
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Bev B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half day guided fly fishing on July 18, 2024
Bev B. recommends Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Yellowstone River
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