Our story
When you step foot in our shop, you become family. Whether we are taking you out on a guided trip, or coming in for some intel before you head out on your own, we are here for you.
We pride ourselves in providing high quality gear and expertise to anyone who is seeking it. If you are looking for a stress free, non-judgmental shop that is here help, this is the place.
Cold, clean water, great wild trout fishing, and public access to rivers, lakes, and lands is the cornerstone to the success of Lakestream's long running business.
We have the best shop staff, and some of the best Guides in the industry, which gives Lakestream a foundation for its long running tenure in the Flathead Valley.
Meet the Owners Justin and Kim
JUSTIN & KIM MOVED TO WHITEFISH IN 1998 FROM AUSTIN, TX. THEY FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS COMMUNITY AND ITS PEOPLE AND NEVER LOOKED BACK BELIEVING IT WAS THE PERFECT PLACE TO RAISE THEIR CHILDREN, MASON & MAGGIE.
MASON’S FIRST FLY ROD, A REDDINGTON RED START, WAS PURCHASED FROM STEVE THOMPSON AT LAKESTREAM'S ORIGINAL CENTRAL AVE LOCATION IN 1999.
JUSTIN HAS BEEN GUIDING ALL OVER THE WEST AND ALASKA SINCE THE LATE 90’S. IN 2002, HE BEGAN WORKING IN THE SHOP FOR STEVE AND GUIDING FOR LAKESTREAM.
THEN IN 2014, JUSTIN & KIM WERE ABLE TO BUY LAKESTREAM AND EVENTUALLY MOVED THE BUSINESS TO ITS CURRENT 669 SPOKANE AVE. LOCATION IN 2016.