New for 2025! A 10 day adventure in one of the most legendary wilderness areas in the US
New for 2025! The Bob Marshall Wilderness, or "the Bob" as it's known by anglers in the know, consists of over one million acres of roadless wilderness only accessible by foot or horseback. For lifelong backcountry anglers, it is a bucket list destination. We are excited to share this awe-inspiring landscape with the next generation and are confident a lifelong love for adventure and passion for conservation will soon follow. After arriving at the Missoula airport, we will make the scenic drive along the Blackfoot River and its Northern Fork to our base camp at the North Fork Trailhead, which lies on the edge of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The first few days will allow our young anglers to get familiar with local waterways and fisheries, learning the ins and outs of catching fishing on Monture Creek, the esteemed Blackfoot, and North Fork. With everyone up to speed, the real adventure begins when we hit the trail for three days of camping and fishing in the Bob along the North Fork of the Blackfoot River. This stretch within the Wilderness area is famous for its dry fly fishing, with the primary target being native Westslope Cutthroat Trout. The adventure concludes with a 2-day, float fishing trip on the Blackfoot River. We will wrap up the trip with a big banquet dinner before heading home from Missoula the next day! The Bob has quickly become a favorite destination for our participants and guides alike, and we couldn't be more excited to offer it as a destination for our younger anglers this year.
Upcoming Trips
| Dates | Cost | Arrive/Depart Location |
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| Jun 18 - Jun 27, 2025Jul 20 - Jul 29, 2025 | $3,550 $3,550 |
Missoula, MTMissoula, MT |
- Ages
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Entering 7th GradeEntering 8th GradeEntering 9th GradeEntering 10th Grade
- Community Service
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5 Hours
- What to Bring
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We have put together a list of everything you will need for a successful and comfortable expedition. We offer a rental program for most of the big ticket items, like fly rods, reels, sleeping bags, etc. If you are already enrolled, you can rent gear by logging into your account at https://lillard.campintouch.com/v2/login/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f and navigating to Forms & Documents—> Rental Options.
A Lillard Fly Fishing Expedition this past summer was the best camp experience ever for our 12-year-old son!! The instruction was top-notch, and the details were executed perfectly. We will surely be signing up again and telling friends to do the same!
- Backpack into the North Fork of the Blackfoot River
- Overnight Float on the Blackfoot River
- Camp at the LFFE basecamp on the edge of the Bob Marshall Wilderness
Species
- Native Westslope Cutthroat- The Bob is home to 100% pure westslopes that are eager to eat dries.
- Browntrout
- Rainbowtrout
Water
- Blackfoot River
- North Fork Blackfoot River
- Monture Creek
HOW, WHERE, AND WHEN DO PARTICIPANTS MEET THEIR GROUP?
The Bob Marshal Adventure begins and ends at the Missoula, MT airport. Participants can fly to/from the airport on arrival/departure day or be dropped off/picked up by a parent/guardian. Please look for flights that arrive before 4 pm on arrival day. On the last day of the trip, flights that depart before 2 pm are ideal. Unaccompanied minors will be met at their gate. Participants flying as an adults should follow signs to the baggage claim. Their LFFE trip leader will meet them there. On departure day, your trip leaders will help you check in and wait with the group until the last participant's flight leaves the ground.
Do I need to have fly fishing experience?
The west slope cutthroat fishing in the Bob Marshall wilderness is absolutely lights out. Even the beginner angler will find success fishing dry flies for these eager native trout.
Do I need my own fishing equipment?
Students are responsible for their own fly rod, reel, line, and a few other personal fishing items. Please get in touch with us for a complete packing list. Don't have your own gear? Not a problem. We have top-quality Orvis rods and reels available to rent.
What other equipment will I need?
We will send you a complete packing list if you are interested in signing up for one of our Adventure Academies. Group gear, such as tents, stoves, etc., is all provided by LFFE. Personal equipment such as sleeping bags and backpacks are all available to rent.
