I have worked in fisheries all of my life and started 6X Outfitters in 1979.
I am a licensed Outfitter and Guide, insured and hold current Red Cross First Aid & CPR certification. Please join me for an angling experience on the most beautiful and productive water in the country.Spring Creeks
This is the place. Sheltered, easy to wade, with a nice mix of riffles, pools and flat water. Explore the life cycle of the midge, caddis, damsel and mayfly. Learn when and how to fish different parts of the stream and how to handle the wind. Your day will be a learning experience for the novice and a challenge for the expert. You will acquire more practical fishing knowledge on a wade trip with a guide than in any flyfishing school. My BBQ lunches set the standards.
All of the following waters are private and charge a daily rod fee. Due to the limited number of rods available reservations should be made well in advance.
All produce ample numbers of 12" to 18" wild brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout with a few fish over 20". The spring creeks are simply some of the best fly fishing in the world. Want to learn about fly-fishing?
Armstrong Spring Creek
A 1-mile long spring creek that originates on the O'Hair Ranch in Paradise Valley south of Livingston. Mostly riffle water that is easy to wade. Open year round and only affected by runoff when the Yellowstone River floods. There is a 12-rod limit, $100 per rod.
Benhart Spring Creek
A 3-mile long spring creek that originates on the Milesnick Ranch in Belgrade and is only accessible by private road. Surrounded by hayfields with many deep holes and long gravel runs. Benhart is one of the most difficult creeks to fish but one of the best. Not affected by runoff. Open mid-May through November, 6-rod limit, $75 per rod..
DePuy Spring Creek
This 3 1/2-mile long spring creek is actually the
lower reaches of Armstrong Spring Creek that passes through the DePuy Ranch. All types of water from shallow riffles to deep ponds. Open year-round and only affected by runoff when the Yellowstone River floods. There is a 16-rod limit, $100 per rod.
Nelson Spring Creek
A 1-mile long spring creek on the Nelson Ranch south of Livingston in Paradise Valley. Shallow, slow and easy to wade Nelsons has always had the most reliable hatches and is the best creek to sight fish. There is a 6-rod limit, $100 per rod..
Thompson Spring Creek
A 1-mile long spring creek that flows through the Melisnick Ranch in Belgrade and empties into the East Gallatin River. Not affected by runoff. Challenging dry fly fishing. There is a 6-rod limit, $75 per rod.
Private Lakes
I have access to many private lakes that range in size from 1 to 50 acres. Most have large rainbows that average 2 lbs. with
fish up to 10 lbs. The largest trout are taken in April just after ice-out. The callibaetis and damsel fly hatch in May through August can be sensational. We may wade, float tube or fish from a drift boat. Lakes offer an excellent opportunity to sight fish to large trout.
Yellowstone River
I float this famous Blue Ribbon Stream in a 15" McKenzie-style drift boat. My Larvro Professional Flyfishing Dory has comfortable swivel bucket seats and plenty of dry storage for your gear. The float includes all transportation, lunch and beverages. The river is public water and is open year-round. I do most of my float trips in April, May, July and August.
Daily Guide Fees
Deposits & Cancellations
I require a 50% deposit for each day booked. Payment may be cash, personal check or travelers check. Sorry, no credit cards accepted. I require 180 days notice on cancellations.
Fishing References
"Al, our days together were fun, educational and the highlight of my fly fishing career. I am a better fisherman for having fished with you." Jim Lennox, Head Soccer Coach, Hartwick College, NY.
"In over 45 years of fishing all around the world we have never met a more skilled, attentive, personable guide who is eager to teach and impart his knowledge to others." Leonard Baum, Chappaqua, NY.
"Probably the best guide on the spring creeks." FLY FISHERMAN
"Al Gadoury is an honest, hardworking and knowledgeable, with a wry sense of humor and a lifelong immersion in his favorite sport." Jim Vincent, writer, photographer.
" Personal service above and beyond the call and the best shore lunches ever." ROD & REEL
" Al Gadoury has been booking with us since we first got started and is one of the very best guides and spring creek fishermen in the business." Helen & Edwin Nelson, owners of Nelson's Spring Creek.
"Al's knowledge of the streams, the fish, the hatches and the most effective techniques is unsurpassed. And, he works hard to make sure that his anglers benefit from his knowledge through his teaching" Charles W. Oyer, DDS, MS, FRCD, Calgary, Alberta
"Especially, Al, I want to thank you for your patience in helping my son, Bradley, in his first significant fly fishing experiences." Thomas J. Janssen, Appleton, WI
"He worked hard to make sure we had the maximum opportunity to present flies to fish, both floating and stopping to wade. His love of the out of doors and respect for the flora and fauna was liberally manifest. His rig was first rate. The personally prepared luncheon was sumptuous. To us he was a rare, dedicated individual and a delight with whom to share the day" Thomas C. Hall, M.D. Traverse City, MI
"Congratulations, you taught a left handed Polish woman to fly fish!" Pat Seiler, Livery Travel, Helena, MT
"Having returned from some interesting and successful days with you at Spring Creeks plus about a week in Alaska, it is time to write and say that we found our days with you to be the very best of the summer. We agreed it was great to be with the best fishing guide we have ever met." W. R. Persons, Clayton, MO
" I have fished with lousy guides, and I've fished with good ones too. Al was by far the best. I was treated like a real friend, and Al's interest in my success lead us to have memories I'll never forget." Lenny Cappe, President Hawaiian Island Windsurfing, Maui, Hawaii
"As I spent over two weeks fishing all over Montana using nine different guides I can say Al is the best." William A. Lado, DDS, P.C., Oneonta, NY
"This year we decided to employ Al Gadoury. What a difference it made! We found him a competent professional in every way. He was a patient and capable instructor as well as a fine fishing companion. On top of this he was a fine cook, providing a hot lunch on his portable cooker every day. Trout fishing is not cheap but hiring Al was the best money we spent on the whole trip." William C. Battle, President PGA, Ivy, VA