Missoula, Montana: The Garden City
Missoula is perfect blend of small town feeling and big city opportunities. Perfectly situated in the center of five valleys Missoula offers a huge variety of outdoor activities. Hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, and paragliding are just a few of the summer recreational activities. Winter activities are not in short supply with 2 local ski slopes and endless trails for snowshoeing and riding snow machines. The downtown scene and cultural events abound here. With music festivals, Museums, art shows, Missoula Children’s Theater and tons of great local dining there is rarely a dull weekend. Thanks to the University of Montana there is a continuous flow of culture and arts into this upbeat community. If you love college sports check out the Montana Grizzlies.
Need to relax? Check out the Cedar Creek Salon & Day Spa located in the Historic Downtown Wilma Building. Missoula loves community: Try the Clark Fork Market, the Missoula Farmer’s Market and the People’s Market all downtown every weekend in the summer. Missoula has community involvement: The extensive playground located next to the Carousel for Missoula was built in 9 days by over 4,000 volunteers in the Missoula community. Or check out the story behind the Brennan’s Wave Kayak Park located on the Riverfront Trail.
In short, no matter who you are, or what you like to do, you can find great adventure in Missoula, Montana!
Founded: 1866
Nickname: Zootown
Elevation: 3,209 ft
Population: 69,122
University: University of Montana
Home Team: Montana Grizzlies
Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7)
Brian Gast2024-04-11 I have been fishing with Doug at Clear Creek Outfitters for about 15 years now and I would never go anywhere else. Doug’s knowledge of the rivers and where the fish are is second to none. He always finds a way to put you onto some nice fish! In addition to some great fishing you will always have a great time with Doug, and the lunches👍. So if you are looking for a great day on the river and want to catch some fish this is the only place to go! Gavin Holles2024-04-07 Doug was instrumental in delivering a truly epic trip down both the Blackfoot and Bitterroot rivers. These are remarkable landscapes on their own - made even better by his ability to put you on fish and help even a novice fly fisherman find success! He delivers the whole experience for his clients which makes for a great day on the river. Highly Recommend. railroader232024-03-21 Highly recommend Clear Creek Outfitters for drifting the rivers in the Missoula area! Doug Jones is an awesome guide and knows all the sweet spots on the rivers. He's very patient especially if you are a beginner fly fisherman like me lol. Doug showed me new techniques to hone my skills and what I need to look for as a beginning fly fisherman. Hooked up on some big fish but being a beginner it was rod handler error on getting them in the boat. I will definitely be choosing Clear Creek Outfitters again for my next fishing trip down the Bitterroot, Clark Fork, Blackfoot or Missouri River and this time I'll be ready to land that personal best with Doug!!! Joe Reidy2023-07-08 I've fished quite a bit and I can say that this was one of my favorite days on the water. Doug got me on the trout within the first two casts. Throughout the day we told fishing stories and got along like old friends fishing. At certain points he'd give me tips on improving my cast, where to drop the fly, alter presentation, or when to set. Other times, he'd let me fish with no critique. He hit the perfect balance. I can't recommend Doug highly enough, 5 stars doesn't do him justice. Ashley May2022-10-18 Whether you’re a seasoned fly junkie or a total newbie Doug will go out of his way to accommodate you and adapt to your needs. He has more experience than a lot of the guides I looked into and it really came through. Local info and stories were a nice bonus to a day spent on the Blackfoot as well as a tasty lunch. Don’t look any further if you’ve found Clear Creek! ashreading2022-07-25 My Dad and I went out with Doug when waters were high and fishing was tough. Doug got us on fish and gave us a great day. Will definitely recommend to anyone I know looking for a guide in the future. Debra Raines2022-07-24 Fantastic time fly fishing. This was my first time fishing. Our guide, Doug, was an excellent instructor and made our trip so much fun.. I actually caught a sizable fish..I can’t wait for our next trip .. Duane Cook2022-07-08 What a great way to learn fly fishing! Doug was tremendous. About 6 hours of rapid fire instruction and encouragement. It was so fun! I think I had 9 strikes (my wife about the same) and I even pulling in my dinner: literally. I learned SO MUCH! Doug has a infectious love of fly fishing. We have been out twice since our float down the Bitterroot! Everything we needed to know to get started…casting, mending, watching, how to react when they hit! Doug knows all the great spots and exactly where to put the fly! If you want to learn from a true professional, he is you guy! Jeff Somrock2022-07-08 Doug is a true professional. Having never been fly fishing before he taught us to cast and had us pulling fish into the raft almost immediately. Sorry for all the flies we left in the trees we promise to lose less next year!Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 20 reviews
Cell: 406-370-7039
Alternate Cell: 406-531-3776
E-mail: info@clearcreekoutfitters.com
Doug Jones
Montana Outfitter #8453
5400 Arnica Road
Missoula, MT 59803
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