The Bighorn River is arguably the finest blue ribbon trout stream for flyfishing in Montana, if not the entire world.  Big Sky Country, long summer days, cool, clear starry nights and plenty of big trout fed by the nutrient rich tailwater of a legendary river.  There are many great fishing lodges throughout Montana, but only the Fort Smith Fly Shop and Cabins offers the finest accommodations on the fabulous Bighorn River.  If you are looking to catch big, wild, powerful trout that will take you into your backing, the Bighorn is the place for you.  No other water in Montana can offer the size, numbers, and quality of trout as the Bighorn.

"The only thing we overlook is the river!"

We specialize in guided fly fishing float trips on the Bighorn. We provide the most personalized service of any shop in Fort Smith, a small former cavalry outpost nestled in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains.  Our guides are professional, friendly, and know this fascinating and technically challenging river like no other.

Our comfortable and friendly atmosphere, coupled with amazing days of landing huge Montana trout in a spectacular setting makes our cabins and float trips an experience our guests return to year after year.  For the time of your life, come float the beautiful Bighorn River with us and begin a new flyfishing tradition.

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After decades of guiding on the Bighorn, master angler and outfitter Michael Mastrangelo has developed a loyal following of clients, and has personally selected a group of the finest guides on the Bighorn.  Michael offers many tips, tricks, and other helpful information on this website to help make your trip a success and entertain you when you are only dreaming of fishing here.  

Call us today, and let Michael and Ellyn make Fort Smith Fly Shop and Cabins, and the Bighorn River Guides your home base for the flyfishing adventure of a lifetime.

If you have any flyfishing stories, tips, tricks or fishing reports that you would like to share, e-mail us at   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .