If you’re vacationing in the Coeur d’ Alene/Spokane area or Missoula, Montana, your day could not be better spent than on the Clark Fork River. Whatever your passion, whitewater rafting or fly fishing Western Waters has an outdoor adventure for you. We offer exciting, half-day and full day rafting trips filled with class II–III whitewater rapids, and our guided fly fishing trips on the Blackfoot and Clark Fork Rivers can be enjoyed for a half day or a full day. Our clients typically catch rainbow, cutthroat, bull, and brown trout.

Western Waters offers you one-of-a-kind water adventures!

 

Our Services:

White Water Rafting:

 If you want to experience the Rocky Mountains in a fun, scenic, exciting way, a white water rafting adventure down the Alberton Gorge on the Clark Fork River is the perfect solution.
Adventures with Western Waters is the original outfitter of whitewater trips through the famed Alberton Gorge. We’ve been in operation since 1976! There is NO QUESTION that our experience and safety record will provide a fun family vacation for all ages. Learn more by calling us today at 406.822.8282 or visit our website www.westernwaters.com.

 

 

Guided Fishing:

40 years of guiding fishing experience under our belts has given us a reputation as the most knowledgeable guides in Western Montana. We track the river flows, follow the hatches, and understand how the wild and unpredictable weather affects our rivers and streams. We pride ourselves on being true Western Montana natives. Western Water’s offers full day and half day trips on the Clark Fork and blackfoot rivers where we employ drift boats or rafts outfitted to navigate these rivers. Both rivers are noted for Rainbow, Cutthroat, Brown and Bull trout, while neighboring forest banks provide views of deer, elk, beaver, osprey, eagles, kingfisher, geese, and the occasional moose. Whether you are an avid fly fisherman or a novice seeking a new way to spend time in the great outdoors, our guides will suit your needs. We provide leaders, tippets and a lunch that is homemade. Learn more by calling us today at 406.822.8282 or visit our website www.westernwaters.com.

 

Other Services Include:

Scenic Float Trips:

This is a great opportunity for all to enjoy the Clark Fork river, especially families with small children or seniors. The Tarko Canyon is a mild stretch of water providing a relaxing float portion of the Clark Fork. Relax and kick back while soaking up the scenery. We often see deer, elk, beaver, eagles, osprey and variety of waterfowl on this stretch, bring your binoculars or use our pair to spot all the critters. Your experienced, friendly guide will share the colorful heritage of our early settlements, mining claims and the history of the river.

Learn more by calling us today at 406.822.8282 or visit our website www.westernwaters.com.

 

Kayak Instruction:

Kayaking is an alternative activity that offers diverse adventures. Whether you are looking for solitude drenched in natural scenery or the individual challenge of paddling through whitewater, kayaking is a hobby for any outdoor seeker.

Our beginner lessons take place on slow moving water, class 1 to 1+, and cover a variety of skills such as safety, equipment, paddle technique and the “roll”. The lessons are customized based on individual comfort levels. Our intermediate lessons take place on Class 2 or 3 and cover a variety of skills such as perfecting the “roll”, ferrying, brace techniques, and reading whitewater.

Learn more by calling us today at 406.822.8282 or visit our website www.westernwaters.com.

 

Western Waters also offers shuttle services, boat rentals, and we have a fly shop for you to purchase your fishing necessities!

 

Western Waters Guides:

Jared Forsythe

Jared grew up in West Yellowstone, MT, exploring the many fishing holes, mountains and rivers in his backyard. Attending the University of Montana provided him with yet another great backyard–Montana’s Bitteroot mountains and the rivers of Northern Idaho. After graduating from college offering outdoor adventures in his home state only seemed fitting.

Steve Temple

Steve guides the lower Clark Fork for Trophy Trout while making the fishing day a special experience. Steve’s enthusiasm for teaching and passing on techniques provides an opportunity for new fly casters and those seeking local knowledge. While now a Montana local Steve is actually a retired California City Manager but says his new office behind the oars of a drift boat suites him quite fine.

 

Call Western Waters today 406.822.8282 to reserve your river adventure! Bring your friends, family, co-workers, or come by yourself! No matter what we promise you will have a wonderful day on the water!