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Our Professional Fly Fishing Guides

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Madison River Outfitters Fly Fishing Guides in Montana and Yellowstone National Park

Our guide staff is made up of professional fly tiers, certified fly casting instructors and guides who guide in Yellowstone Park and Montana year round. All of our guides are passionate fly anglers who love to share their experience and enthusiasm.

Our guides have been providing anglers with the best fishing in the Yellowstone area for over 38 years. Book a trip now and let us show you how experience makes a difference.

Meet Our Owner & Outfitter

Brad Richey - Owner and Outfitter at Madison River Outfitters

Brad Richey - In 1978 Brad Richey, the owner and outfitter of Madison River Outfitters, made his way to West Yellowstone towing a Lavro boat behind his old Chevy pickup. He began his guiding career at Bud Lilly’s that summer, then spent the next two years managing another shop in town. In 1981 Brad opened Madison River Outfitters. As a full time guide, Brad spent his days on the river with clients while the shop was kept open by a single shop employee. As time went on the shop flourished – new employees were hired, additional guides joined the team, and eventually the little log cabin that housed the shop was moved to its current location where it was added on to. Brad continued to guide until the early 2000’s when he transitioned from guiding to running the shop and outfitting business full time, which he continues to do to this day.

As a child growing up in Oregon Brad was introduced to the sport of fly fishing at a young age, learning to fish on the Deschutes River. His passion for fly fishing has been with him ever since. Having fished since his youth across the West, Brad’s knowledge of and regard for the Greater Yellowstone Area and the rivers of Montana is unmatched. When not fishing, Brad can be found on the Lone Peak Tram or happily chasing his German Wirehair Pointers as they hunt for upland birds.

Meet our guides

Mike Loebl Fly Fishing Guide for Madison River Outfitters

Mike Loebl - Mike began fly fishing at the age of 7 in his home state of Michigan, where he would later start his career in the industry at a fly shop in Northville. Fast forward to the present and Mike has been with MRO for the better part of the past two decades. Mike has been instructing both single hand and two handed fly casting throughout his time at MRO. He spends an excessive amount of time on the water trying new techniques and refining his approach to the river. As a guide, Mike loves to help his anglers hone their skills and teach folks how to be more effective fly fishers. When not fishing, Mike can be found spending time with his wife Alice Owsley (also a fly fishing guide in the area) and their dogs Norman and Gordy.

Jake Schilling - Professional Fly Fishing Guide - Montana

Jake Schilling - At age 21 Jake moved to West Yellowstone from Missoula in May 2012. That first summer he spent two months living in a tent, before moving into a 1971 Lark camper until October. After three years of part-time guiding, Jake moved into a full time guide job with MRO. During the winter he spends his time spey casting, midge fishing, steelhead fishing, and cross-country skiing while off work. Jake’s laid-back attitude and patience is unmatched, he loves taking the day slow; walking the boat and always having one more fly to try before moving on.

Madison River Fly Fishing Guide Tom Forsberg

Tom Forsberg - Originally from Minnesota, Tom caught the fly-fishing bug during a childhood fishing trip to West Yellowstone. This turned into an obsession that would eventually propel him westward to work for MRO in 2014, where he has been ever since. During that time he has gained a vast knowledge of the surrounding fisheries in Montana, Yellowstone Nat’l Park and beyond. Tom’s patience and passion for what he does makes for a fun, relaxing and informative day on the river.

Noah Norwood (right) - Noah is from Lewiston, Idaho. he grew up catching West Slope Cutthroat in the small streams of Northern Idaho. With his dad as his mentor he found his life’s passion. Noah made his way to Madison River Outfitters one summer after being on a fishing trip to the area in 2020. If Noah isn’t catching fish in the Yellowstone area, he is swinging for steelhead, or scaling the breaks for chukars. Noah's patience and great personality make him a great person to spend a day on the river with.

Tyler Amory - Tyler grew up in Meadville, Pennsylvania. He was introduced to fly tying at age 8, and fly fishing at age 10 by his great grandfather. Consequentially, his wading boots have been wet ever since. He moved to West Yellowstone at age 22 to work in the shop at MRO, and spent all of his free time figuring out the Madison and surrounding waters. Tyler's fun loving and easy going approach to fly fishing make him an excellent teacher and guide, guaranteeing a great day on the water.

Hugh Himan - Hugh is originally from Asheville, NC, where he grew up fishing tiny mountain laurel tunnels for native brook trout and Tennessee tailwaters for wily east coast browns. He moved to West in 2023 to work in the shop and immediately started exploring and learning the Greater Yellowstone Area. On his days off you can find him scoping out dry fly flats for rising trout. His fish-hound personality is sure to provide a fun and informative day on the river!