Drift Boat Rentals at hand at Bighorn Angler Fly Shop & Lodge on the Bighorn River

Your very own adventure on this gorgeous and peaceful river.Drift Boat RentalsWe offer a wide array of the newest and finest drift boats available. Our fleet includes the Hyde Low Profile model, the RO 16' model, 14' RO Skiffs, and Hog Island Boat Works Drift Boats. We perform all the transportation of the boat into and out of the water so there is no need to worry about needing to trailer a boat. We include the shuttle of your car from the put-in to the take-out of the river.With the Bighorn River here outside of Fort Smith, Montana being such a gentle and easy river to row, we have a fair amount of people rowing their first boat ever on this river. We provide you with a map and list of procedures and etiquette for operating the drift boat. All boats are in by 7 AM and you are free to use the boat until dusk when they are to be left at the boat ramp take out of your choice.
Our boats generally hold 1-3 people, but we do have boats that can hold up to 5 people.
Included in the drift boat rental:

Day use of drift boat

Transportation of the boat in/out of the river

Moving of your car from put in to take out parking lot

Daily Drift Boat Rental Rate

$125

Please see our package deals to combine your drift boat rental with lodging and meals for a great deal on an all inclusive package.

The tranquil waters of the Bighorn River await you to explore this great river in one of our top of the line drift boats. This true first-timers river gives many people their first experience rowing a drift boat.

The Bighorn Angler is a Hyde Pro Shop and all our boats are the newest model year Hyde Drift Boats and Skiffs.

There are no time constraints on how long you keep the boat out each day and multi-day longer trips can be accommodated.

The drift boats we rent are Hyde Contenders. They are a 16’ Mackenzie style drift boat with a medium profile and ample room for up to four, but ideally three fly fishermen. Front, mid, and rear storage boxes provide room for extra gear. If you’ve never rowed a contender you will be very happy on its shape layout and great maneuverability.

The skiffs we rent are the brand new for 2009 Hyde Rocky Mountain Skiff. These are larger than your traditional skiff at a length of 16’ it provides plenty of room for three anglers and its narrow footprint makes for an extremely light and very quick boat.

We handle all the transportation of the boat and we have your boat ready at the launch of your choice and at the end of the day just leave the boat anchored at the pre-determined take out. Your car is moved during the day by a professional bonded and insured car shuttle company so it is waiting for you at your take out.

There are no time constraints on how long you keep the boat out each day and multi-day longer trips can be accommodated.

The cost is $125 Per Day
Includes shuttle of the boat and car

Please see our packages for a big discount when you combine Lodging and dining with your Bighorn River drift boat rental.