Flathead Lake Fishing Charter - Half Day

Step onto the dock in Bigfork and board your private fishing boat for a half-day on the water. After getting to know your fishing guide and running through a short safety briefing, you’ll get fitted with rods, tackle, and gear before cruising out into Flathead Lake.

Your guide navigates to productive fishing zones, adjusting based on weather, season, and your goals. Using our reliable fish-finding equipment along with expert local knowledge, they’ll position the boat near deeper drop-offs or shallow flats where the fish are biting. Whether you're reeling in lake trout, whitefish, or northern pike, you’ll cast lines under the guidance of someone who knows where the local fish feed and when they strike.

During your exclusive charter, you'll spend plenty of time actively fishing, rotating techniques depending on where you are on the lake and what’s biting. When a fish hits, you’ll set the hook, reel in the line, and learn how to handle, release, or keep your catch. If desired, the guide will prepare your catch for you to take with you after your trip.

Midway through the charter, the boat pauses for a short break. Water, soda, and packaged snacks are provided, allowing time to move locations, if necessary, and to make adjustments to find the best fishing. Continue out the last half of your day as time allows, with the final stretch often bringing surprising catches!

Near the end of the trip, your guide will begin to head back to the dock. Gear is collected, fish are cleaned (if requested), and you’ll step off with new memories, photos, and fishing tales to share with friends and family.

This half-day private fishing charter on Flathead Lake delivers a hands-on fishing experience tailored to your group’s pace and preferences, with full equipment and support included.