About Ironhead Guide Service

Ironhead Guide Service is an owner-guided fly fishing outfitter based in western Montana. The focus is simple: thoughtful planning, steady instruction, and days on the river that feel relaxed, productive, and well-run.

Experience that informs every decision

Ironhead Guide Service is owned and operated by a guide who has spent more than 30 years fishing western rivers and over a decade guiding professionally. That experience shows up in quiet ways—choosing the right water for the day, adjusting when conditions change, and keeping the focus on what actually works.

After relocating to Montana, the business earned its Montana Outfitter license in 2022 and began guiding locally with the same steady approach that has guided anglers for years.

• Decades of experience across varied river systems
• Comfortable guiding beginners through experienced anglers
• Adaptable approach shaped by high water, low water, and everything in between

A calm, practical approach

Guided fishing doesn’t need to be rushed or overcomplicated. Trips are planned around conditions, comfort, and the pace that makes sense for the group. Instruction is straightforward and patient, with an emphasis on skills anglers can actually use again.

• Clear communication before and during the trip
• Simple systems that shorten the learning curve
• Focus on safety, organization, and time well spent

Trusted by anglers

Much of the business comes from referrals and repeat clients. Anglers often mention clear instruction, steady decision-making, and trips that feel well thought out from start to finish.

Plan your day on the water

If you’re looking for a guided trip that’s organized, unhurried, and built around real experience, you’re in the right place.