Whether it's hitting the Yellowstone's fabled hopper hatch from the bow of a drift boat to fussy risers on area spring creeks, national park waters or alpine lakes, Hatch Finder guides are the percentage play. Beginner, novice or veteran fly-fisher, a day of fishing with Hatch Finder guides will make you a better fly-fisher. And wherever you fish in the future, your new knowledge will serve you well. On the water and in the fly shop, Hatch Finders has a singular goal to provide a high-quality experience.

OUR GUIDES

JAMES MUGELE

Outfitter, Guide | MT Outfitter #59488

Coming from the same Maryland town as Lefty Kreh, James found his passion for fly fishing while at the University of Vermont. Exploring the rivers and lakes among the Green Mountains refined his skills, shaping him into the well-rounded guide he is today. An adept Rainy's fly designer with an expert-level understanding of fly fishing, James is the perfect guide to lead you on a virtual tying session or an unforgettable trip down the river.

EVAN KEENE

Guide, Owner

Evan Keene was born in the BIG CITY of Memphis, Tennessee. He found his love for Flyfishing stripping Fliez for bass on local golf course ponds and day trips to the Little Red and White Rivers in Arkansas. Not only is Evan Co-owner of the shop, but he’s without a doubt our most enthusiastic fishing guide. His passion for the sport and local waters is unmatched and you will have one heck of a time fishing for trout out of this man’s vessel. Between telling silly guide jokes and being a patient teacher, Evan is the perfect guide for anglers of all skill level. He has been fishing the Yellowstone River and anything else that flows within a two hundred mile radius vigorously since he moved to Montana in 2018.

ALEX EMERY

Guide

Alex's roots in fishing trace back to the Catskills, the historic birthplace of American fly fishing. Graduating from West Virginia University in 2016, Alex ventured into guiding in Livingston, Montana. Quickly recognizing southwest Montana as his lifelong home, he founded Livingston Trout Guides. With a wealth of guiding experience across numerous Montana rivers and lakes, along with ventures in Patagonia, Chile, Alex is well-equipped to curate an unforgettable and extraordinary fishing experience for you.

BREWER BUTLER

Guide

Legend has it that Brewer Butler was born into this world, rod in hand. Given that rod was a spin rod, but Brewer’s love for fishing has always been there. It is contagious. He has developed into one of the most knowledgeable lake fisherman in paradise Valley and Livingston, excelling in fly fishing for trout. We guarantee you that your day on the water will be full of learning with Brewer. He is dedicated to his clients and wants them to succeed as badly, if not more, than the anglers themselves. Like all of our fishing guides here at the shop, Brewer has spent years fishing the Yellowstone watershed and is eager to make your fishing day successful and unforgetable!