About Luke Montgomery
Meet your
Bozeman fly fishing guide
Owner and outfitter of Drift Wizard Angler, guiding trout water across Montana, Wyoming and Colorado for more than a decade.
Owner & outfitter
Luke Montgomery
His dad likes to say Luke could cast a fly rod before he could walk. He grew up chasing striped bass and bluefish off the New England coast and largemouth in golf course ponds, then found trout in the Rocky Mountains. Western rivers have been home ever since.
An undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado and a master’s in Restoration Ecology from Colorado State mean he reads a river by how it works: where the food is, where the fish hold, and how both change through the season.
He has guided for more than a decade in Wyoming, Colorado and Montana, and today runs Drift Wizard Angler out of Bozeman.
- Owner and outfitter, Drift Wizard Angler
- Montana Outfitter License #63792
- M.S. Restoration Ecology, Colorado State
- 10+ years guiding Montana, Wyoming and Colorado
The boat dog
Huckleberry
When he isn’t guiding, Luke is still outside: fly fishing, skiing and hunting the mountains and valleys around Bozeman, usually with Huckleberry riding along. Guests ask about her almost as often as the fishing.
How we guide
- Patient teaching. First-timers and kids get hands-on instruction from the first cast.
- Private trips. Just you and up to one other angler in the boat.
- The right river. We pick the water by season and conditions, not habit.
Our guides
Drift Wizard Angler works with a small team of passionate, professional guides. Every one of them shares the same focus: teach what they know, keep the day safe, and make sure you have a great time on the water.
Client reviews
What anglers say about Luke
★★★★★
“Luke is extremely knowledgeable and makes the whole experience super fun. He knows how to make sure you catch fish while having a good time. I had never been fly fishing before and didn’t know what to expect. I had a blast, caught a bunch of fish, and will be booking him again!”
Emma F. · Drift Wizard Angler client
★★★★★
“Luke is one of the best guides we fished with over the years and we had an epic trip on the MO. Caught some hogs and had lots of laughs. Bedside manner when we didn’t make the best casts was great, very patient. Going back again this spring and bringing the family.”
Tad M. · Drift Wizard Angler client
★★★★★
“He didn’t just put me on fish, he actually taught me and my young kids how to fly fish. Floating the river, learning, and taking in the Montana scenery was pretty incredible. It felt less like a guided trip and more like a memorable day on the water.”
Kylie T. · Drift Wizard Angler client
★★★★★
“Luke is the man! Great company on the boat, super knowledgeable and put us on a ton of fish. We got a bunch of browns, 2 of which were 20+ inches, we even got a few big rainbows and a couple cutties. Luke exceeded expectations and made our Montana trip unforgettable.”
Ryan J. · Drift Wizard Angler client
★★★★★
“We have taken several float trips with Lucas and look forward to many more! He is patient and entertaining, and obviously a highly skilled fisherman and teacher. Bonus: he has the most adorable dog Huckleberry that comes along for the ride!”
Woody · Drift Wizard Angler client
★★★★★
“Lucas does a phenomenal job of teaching you how to fly fish, explaining the technique and he puts you on the fish! We took a float trip on the Madison and we hammered the fish! A+ in every way. Book him now, you will not be disappointed.”
Rocky J. · Drift Wizard Angler client
Fish with Luke.
Pick a date and hold it with a 50% deposit. No booking fees, so the price you see is the price you pay.