Fly Fishing Montana (Community program)

Welcome to the WKU Fly Fishing Montana program. Established in 2012, this innovative program was designed to serve university students and the community to "provide opportunities for people of the region to be educated, entertained, assisted, and inspired outside the classroom." (WKU Strategic Plan 2018-2028)

This community program is designed for community members seeking a well-designed fly-fishing adventure without having to worry about many logistics.

Join us and experience fly fishing on world-renowned waters which contain several trout species and other fish such as mountain whitefish, northern pikeminnow, and pike. Guides typically take participants on one or more of the following rivers: Blackfoot, Clark Fork, Bitterroot.

• No prior fishing experience is required.
• Fly fishing equipment is provided to use during the course or program.
• Program includes on-the-water instruction.

Sept 20-25 Tentative Program Travel Itinerary

• Sunday - Arrive in Missoula, MT
• Monday - Full day fly fishing & instruction
• Tuesday - Full day fly fishing & instruction
• Wednesday - Full day fly fishing & instruction
• Thursday - Full day fly fishing & instruction
• Friday - Say goodbye to Montana and your new friends before heading home.

2026 Program Cost*  Cost based on the total # of participants (community members). Double occupancy lodging.

#	Community Price
9	$2,850
11	$2,750
13	$2,675
15	$2,625
17	$2,575

 

Included in the program fee

• 5 nights lodging accommodations during program (double occupancy). Check in on Sunday; check out on Friday morning. Earlier arrivals may be available at an additional cost with enough lead time and room availability.
• Lunch while fishing (Monday-Thursday)
• 4 full days of fly fishing and instruction (float trips with one guide and 2 anglers per boat) in raft or drift boat.
• Use of fly-fishing equipment (rod, reel, etc.)
• Terminal tackle (leader, tippet, flies).
• Guide gratuity (participants are welcome to tip extra if inclined to do so)
• Missoula airport hotel shuttle

Excluded in the program fee

• Items not explicitly listed here.
• Travel cancellation/interruption insurance. Highly recommended.
• Transportation between your departure airport and your home.
• Transportation to/from Missoula, MT.
• Montana fishing license + Applicable State Fees (Aquatic Invasive Species & Conservation)
• Independent travel (non-program travel).
• Personal expenses.
• Baggage fees and costs associated with flight changes.
• Meals, beverages, and services not mentioned in the program.

Application Process

• Please contact Dr. Raymond Poff via e-mail raymond.poff@wku.edu to gain access to the online application.

To download a program information sheet please click here: Download info sheet

Please contact Dr. Raymond Poff via e-mail raymond.poff@wku.edu for any additional details about this program.

We are pleased to continue our long-term working relationship with Russell Parks (#9928 licensed Montana Outfitter)  Missoula Fly Fishing Outfitters, LLC. Russell has provided our guiding services since 2011. We are also happy to continue supporting the Missoulian Angler fly shop in Missoula, MT; Missoula's oldest fly shop.