The Shiloh Conservation Area is an unexpected bonus in an area in which there is a much recent…read moredevelopment. It's a chance to get outside and enjoy nature without traveling far. As you walk along the path, there are signs describing what the conservation area does and the flora and fauna you might see. It's an easy walk, the paths are paved, the signs easy to read, and despite being close to a main road, it's quiet. While there are walking access points at the nearby apartments and businesses, there's also entrance off Shiloh near the Knife River business. It seems to be popular for families with kids and dogs or both, and people who like to fish. I've seen plenty of all of them. There's no seating or picnic tables, or the like, so it's a place to keep you moving (except maybe if you're fishing). You never know what you'll see around the next curve in the path, and that's not a bad thing.

This is sadly one of the worst state parks I have ever been to for camping and relaxing. There is…read morelittle to no shade anywhere, the bathrooms are the typical pit style, no running water (despite being beside a lake), and no privacy. Now with this all being said, of you are looking to jet ski or boat around it might be decent. Also, don't do a tent here - this is RV or bust. Would I go back? No Would I recommend? No

My father and I have been fishing with Brad Downey and his guides at Angler's Edge since 2001. We…read moretraveled to Montana for fishing trips in 2001, 2009, 2012, and just recently in August of 2019. The Bighorn River is perhaps the best trout fishery in the lower 48. We have been guided by Brad and others, most recently by Dave Palumbo. A+ experience. Conditions were a bit tough the week we were there, but we were consistently catching more fish than others on the stream, noticeably so. Guides were constantly asking Dave for advise, and what flies/rigs we were using! The accommodations at Angler's Edge are as wonderful as the guiding/fishing. The property boasts two well-maintained guest residences. One is a typical house with a finished basement. It has two full baths, two queen bedrooms on the main level, and three bedrooms in the lower level. The lower level rooms have multiple queen beds. You can pack 10-12 people in the house including the couches. We did this before, in fact, on a large group trip in 2001, a trip organized by our local fly shop in Pittsburgh. The other residence is a cabin-like house with 2 bedrooms with 2 queen beds in each, and a common full bath. Each house has a kitchen with all the equipment and appliances you need to cook...just bring food. Make sure to bring enough alcohol, otherwise you will be driving back to Hardin, which is 45-50 minutes away. We were pleased by the fancy new propane grills at the house. There is a deck and patio dining set at the house, and a large front porch at the cabin with benches, chairs, and a grill. The cabin and house are separated by more than enough distance from one another be considered private (150 feet). There is virtually no interaction with guests staying in the other residence, aside from a shared driveway. The house has broadband DSL, whose wireless is within range of the cabin. I was impressed by the speed of the DSL, which was on the high end for typical DSL (speed tests of ~8 megabits/s). It was fast enough to stream an NFL game in HD without a hiccup. I was also able to run a remote desktop client without issue. Both residences were updated with a HDTV since we were here last, and the satellite dish package appears to be one of the top tier packages with all the sports and specialty channels. We were very happy to return to the Bighorn and stay at Angler's Edge. I would highly recommend this outfitter to any passionate fly fisherman or woman, also seeking really nice accommodations.

I was looking for a lodge to stay at and fish the Bighorn, and when researching found out that Cary…read moreHorneman, who i knew in high school, along with her husband David own the Bighorn Riverview Lodge and Cabins. I booked Thursday thru Sunday and brought my 26 year old son along for the trip. Everything about our stay was perfect! the lodge and our cabin was clean, welcoming and comfortable. The food was excellent, and our fishing guide Chad was incredible. We caught dozens of fish over two days, and when coming back to the lodge at the end of the day we were welcomed by Cary and David with a cold drink and a great dinner. Cary and David provide guests with everything they need, and no detail is overlooked. I highly recommend the Bighorn Riverview Lodge and Cabins, it was perfect, and can't wait to go back!

We're new to fly fishing a wanted to set up a trip. We stopped in at East Rosebud Fly on 24th in…read moreBillings and the owner hooked us up with Fort Jones Fly Shop, who set up a float trip down the Bighorn River for the next day. Ellyn & Mike set us up with one of their guides, Jaime, who was all that we could ask for. He spent time teaching us how to cast and spent the entire day on the river and ON THE FISH. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

If you're looking for the ultimate in "all-inclusive" guided fly fishing on one of North America's…read morepremiere blue ribbon rivers, Bighorn Angler Fly Shop and Lodge is the one to go with. Have I tried the rest? Well, no. But from what I've heard from fellow fishermen and local guides, you can't do better at this pricepoint than Bighorn Angler. I booked a 3-day guided fly fishing trip on the Bighorn river with some friends, and had the time of my life. Located in the tiniest of towns (St. Xavier), you'll be surrounded by southern Montana's high desert beauty, with farmland, rolling hills, and tons of wildlife. During my brief 4-day stay, I saw hawks, bald eagles, coyotes, mule deer, turkeys, pheasant, and even a black bear! The lodge itself is quaint, with individual rooms with two queen-sized beds each. They're comfortable and clean, and apportioned with all the standard hotel accommodations, while still keeping with that rustic Montana lodge feel. Yes, they even have WiFi! Coffee is ready at 7:00 each morning (there's Keurigs in the rooms), breakfast is served at 7:30, and the guides show up at 8:00. A word on the meals: there's no menu. It's like eating at mom's. You'll be served what they're cooking that day, it's always good, and you won't go hungry. I'm sure they accommodate food allergies and other preferences, but I don't know for a fact. The guides are all locals with years of experience. They're friendly, informative, helpful with just about any request you have, and all equipment is provided, from waders to rods and line, all the way down to terminal gear. You just need to dress the part. A word on attire: you'll need to do your research on the weather expected for your visit. Montana is somewhat unpredictable. Case in point, day 1 was cold, calm, and overcast; day 2 was a bit warmer, but rained ceaselessly all day; day 3 was sunny, much warmer, and a bit breezy. Having the right layers to be able to adjust to changing conditions is a must. As far as the fishing experience, I couldn't have been more pleased. The Bighorn is a tailwater fishery, so the water flow is regulated. It currently boasts 3,000 fish per mile. And the quality of fish is darned good. I brought almost 30 fish to hand during the trip, and the AVERAGE was 18", with many in our group catching some in the 22-25" range. Browns and rainbows. You may also catch a whitefish or two, and we saw one of those around 20" as well. And although the prices may vary based on time of year, trip organizer, etc., our three-day excursion cost us $1800 (not including guide tips, which can vary from $75-150 per day, depending). If you're looking for a fishing adventure that you'll remember for a lifetime, check out Bighorn Angler Fly Shop and Lodge. Tell Dwayne I sent you!

Our second fishing trip with Bighorn Anglers & a great time with our float guides Austin , Ethan &…read moreNick ! We caught some really nice , big , healthy rainbows & browns ! Accommodations and food were excellent & the weather was perfect ! Bar far the best place to catch big fish ! This trip was as good as the first ! Thanks to all , we had a great time & hope to come back !

Amazing people, amazing cuisine, amazing resort... No better location exists on the wonderful…read moreBighorn River... the guides are great and very patient... just a wonderful experience!

This place is awesome. Picturesque location overlooking the river, very close to town and the dam…read morewhere you put in for fishing. The cabins are neat, clean, and well appointed. This is where we will stay every time we are in Fort Smith to fish the legendary Big Horn River.