Day Trip Packing List
Fish on, rain or shine! Prepare below — you don’t need much except a Montana fishing license!
- Montana State Fishing License – purchase online ahead of time please!
- River sandals or shoes you don’t mind getting wet. (Wetsuit booties are provided at no additional cost if you don’t have the appropriate footwear.)
- Water bottle
- Sunglasses and straps – polarized recommended!
- Spare corrective eyewear, glasses, or contacts
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Insect repellent
- Sun hat or ball cap
- Rain jacket, fully waterproof
- Layers, depending on weather
Bring your own fishing gear or use your guide’s – no fishing equipment is necessary.
- Gratuity for guide (18-20% is the standard for our industry)
- Bandana (optional)
- Camera (optional)
- Compact binoculars (optional)
Overnight Packing List
Clothing
- Quick dry shorts (1 for the river/ 1 for camp)
- Synthetic wicking t-shirt (1 for the river/ 1 for camp)
- Long underwear top and bottom (midweight, synthetic)
- Midweight fleece or wool jacket or sweater
- Midweight fleece pants (for use while at camp)
- Fleece or insulated jacket (needed in June and September)
- Waterproof rain jacket and pant
- Fleece or wool hat
- Fleece or wool gloves
- Wool or synthetic socks
- River sandals or shoes you don’t mind getting wet. (Wetsuit booties are provided at no additional cost if you don’t have the appropriate footwear.)
- Dry shoes for camp
Miscellaneous Essentials
- Montana State Fishing License – purchase online ahead of time please!
- Ziploc bags (larger size, to organize, keep items clean and dry)
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, wash cloth, sanitary wipes)
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Sunglasses and straps – polarized recommended for fishing!
- Eyeglass retention strap
- Spare corrective eyewear, glasses, or contacts
- Sun hat or ball cap
- Insect repellent
- Headlamp with fresh batteries
- Water bottle
- Gratuity for guide (18 to 20% is the standard for our industry)
Optional Items
- Waterproof camera
- Waterproof binoculars
- Swimsuit
- Camp towel
- Camp pillow (lightweight, packable)
- Bandana
- Ear plugs
- Alcoholic beverages (no glass). Can be enjoyed at camp. Drinking alcoholic beverages while fishing is not allowed.
Provided (no additional cost on guided trips)
- All Fishing Gear and Equipment
- Life Jackets
- All Camping Gear (includes tent, sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner and sleeping mat)
- All Group Cooking Gear, Food and Water
- Dry Bags
- Wetsuits and Booties
- Splash Gear
- Group First Aid Kit
- Bear Spray
- Toilet Paper
- Toilet System for Camp
- Hand Sanitizer
Most of these items are available for sale in our West Glacier office if you forget something. Hiking, backpacking, camping, and river gear is available to rent – reservations are recommended.
