Charter Operator
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 2 Lab’s named Maggie and Tippet. 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.

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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 2 Lab’s named Maggie and Tippet. 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

My Charter Listings

Dillon
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Trips from US $600
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(8 reviews)
Hamilton
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Trips from US $600
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(4 reviews)
Wise River
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Trips from US $600
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Silver Star
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Trips from US $600
Ennis
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Trips from US $600
Greenough
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Trips from US $600
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
Wolf Creek
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Trips from US $600
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(10 reviews)
Emigrant
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $600
Sheridan
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Trips from US $600
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Missoula
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $600

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 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
77%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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VERIFIED   NEW  September 8, 2025
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Jeff P.
Excellent
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Best Birthday gift ever

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day guided fly fishing on August 30, 2025
Met my guide. Got the basics and headed out for the day. Beautiful day and fantastic guide. Floated the Yellowstone river....
Jeff P. recommends Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Yellowstone River
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Jussi R.
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Yellowstone river

VERIFIED   Half day guided fly fishing on July 21, 2025
Great trip with Dave. Even there were challenging conditions in the river, heavy wind and fish were not very active, we were...
Jussi R. recommends Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Yellowstone River
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Brian K.
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Great Day on the Beaverhead

VERIFIED   Half day guided fly fishing on July 30, 2025
I know it says we were on the Big Hole for my trip but I was contacted by the captain Wade and we pivoted to the Beaverhead...
Brian K. recommends Fishtales Outfitting Big Hole River
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Micah Y.
Excellent
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Great guide

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip Clark Fork on September 14, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip
Micah Y. recommends Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Clark Fork River
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Micah Y. recommends Fishtales Outfitting โ€“ Clark Fork River
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