Scenic Backcountry Fishing Trips — Montana Safaris

Experience the remote beauty of Montana’s high country on a true horseback wilderness fishing loop with Montana Safaris. These summer trips are built for guests who want more than a standard fishing vacation — combining scenic horseback travel, comfortable backcountry camps, and guided fly-fishing opportunities for wild Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout in country most people never reach.

Whether you’re looking for a shorter scenic loop with optional fishing, or a full-week backcountry fishing experience designed for fly anglers, Montana Safaris delivers a classic Montana adventure: big views, remote water, well-run camps, and a pace that lets you actually enjoy the wilderness.

All trips are fully guided with camp logistics, meals, and camp support handled by the Montana Safaris team.

Trip Options & Pricing

5 Day / 4 Night Scenic Loop — Horseback Wilderness Ride & Optional Fly-Fishing

Price: $2,500 per person

Trip Dates: Aug 20–24

This trip is perfect for guests who want a scenic horseback wilderness ride with time to slow down and take it all in — plus the option to fish during layover days or along the route. You’ll travel into remote backcountry terrain near the Bob Marshall Wilderness region, riding through timbered ridges, high basins, and wide-open mountain views.

This loop includes two separate camps, with three riding days and two layover days, giving you time to explore, relax, and fish without feeling rushed.

Highlights:

• 5 days / 4 nights fully guided horseback loop
• 3 riding days + 2 layover days
• 2 different backcountry camps
• Typically 1–2 fishing days available (conditions depending)
• Targets Rainbow Trout + Cutthroat Trout
• Best for guests wanting a scenic ride first, fishing as a bonus

7 Day / 6 Night Summer Fishing Trip — Ultimate Bob Marshall Backcountry Fishing

Price: $3,150 per person

Trip Dates: July 16–22

Built for fly anglers who want true wilderness water, this trip delivers the full experience — traveling by horseback into remote Montana country and spending your best days focused on fishing. Led by Montana Safaris and third-generation outfitter Colter Heckman, this trip gives you the time and access needed to fish water that doesn’t see pressure.

Over the week, you’ll rotate through three separate backcountry camps, each positioned to keep you close to productive trout water and surrounded by classic Montana scenery. This is an ideal option for anglers who want serious fishing time, while still enjoying the backcountry rhythm of horseback travel and camp life.

Highlights:

• 7 days / 6 nights
• 3 separate backcountry camps
• 3 full guided fishing days
• Targets wild Rainbow Trout + Cutthroat Trout
• Horseback access to remote wilderness waters near the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex
• Family-friendly pace with time for camp relaxation and scenery

7 Day / 6 Night North Wall Trip — Bob Marshall Wilderness (Chinese Wall Region)

Price: $3,325 per person

Trip Dates: Aug 6–12

Explore the quieter northern section of the legendary Chinese Wall on this rugged, scenic horseback route. The North Wall Trip is a more demanding ride, designed for guests comfortable with longer days and varied terrain — and it rewards you with sweeping ridgeline views, clear lakes, mountain basins, and an unforgettable sense of remoteness.

You’ll travel between 3–4 wilderness camps over the week, with a solid mix of horseback exploration and fishing opportunities. Expect 1–2 days of river fishing, with the option to add a mountain lake fishing day depending on conditions and trip pace.

Highlights:

• 7 days / 6 nights
• 3–4 backcountry camps throughout the route
• 1–2 days of river fishing + possible lake fishing day
• Targets Rainbow Trout + Cutthroat Trout
• Best for adventurous guests wanting a more strenuous, high-country route

What’s Included

• Fully guided horseback wilderness trip
• Backcountry lodging/camps (camp set-up handled by outfitter)
• Access to fishing water during itinerary
• Camp support team & daily logistics
• Lodging included as part of package

Trip Details

• Location: Near the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex (outside Bynum, Montana)
• Trip Type: Scenic horseback loop trips with fly-fishing opportunities
• Max Group Size: Up to 10 guests
• Primary Species: Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout
• Style: Wilderness camps + horseback travel + guided fishing days (trip dependent)