Billings and/or Red Lodge area of Montana

[Royce]

Hey everyone!

My wife's family will be holding a family reunion in either the Billings or Red Lodge area of Montana. Final plans have not yet been made as to the exact location. However, another family member and I will be spending a couple days fishing. The first day we will probably hire a guide for either a float trip or wade trip. The second day we will probably fish on our own either wading or float tubing if we happen to be lake fishing. This event will take place during the week of July 12.

A couple of questions for you all:

1. Any suggestions as to a guide?

2. What waters to you consider "MUST FISH" in the Billings and or Red Lodge areas?

We won't mind driving for an hour or so to get to the water so the location does not need to be particularly close to either Billings or Red Lodge.

The other fisherman is a VERY experienced fisherman. I, on the other hand, would consider myself "moderately experienced". I can't handle quite as "technical" of water as my fishing partner.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Royce