Great location. The owner is very personable and a fine cook. Makes everyone feel at home. The…read morefishing guides are top notch. Great fishing rivers amid great scenery, first explored by Lewis and Clark. Well worth a visit.

Nine years ago, I made my first trip to Five Rivers Lodge. I chose the lodge in large-part because…read moreof the fantastic selection of fishing opportunities. I'm going back in June, which will be my 10th consecutive year staying at this lodge. My reasons for going back year-after-year are now numerous. The fishing is consistently beyond comparison - the guides are the best in Southwest Montana; the large, nicely appointed, double occupancy guest rooms are cleverly separated by a step down and partial height partition wall, which provides a nice separation between roommates; the food is superb - gourmet quality and plentiful; and Jay and Mary, the lodge owners, are the nicest, most charming hosts you could ever hope for! Five Rivers Lodge is operated as a well-oiled machine, catering to the guest's needs and special requirements - all of which combine to make a stay at Five Rivers Lodge a memorable, rewarding experience. It's no wonder that it is frequented by so many known fly fishing greats. I highly recommend this lodge!

My wife (not a fly fisher) and I have been staying at Healing Waters Lodge since 2019 and we look…read moreforward to our trip each year. This is the best fishing lodge in Montana, bar none. The lodgings are so very comfortable, the cuisine exceptional, the service top notch, and the guides are the nicest and hardest working group that we have ever found. Dinner conversations. after fishing, are always a treat. We have stayed here with both the previous owners and the new owners. Both have been outstanding! The new owner has added a number of new amenities, including a fantastic wine service. Best lodge in Montana!

Change management, you have been more focused on hunting and not fly fishing .. Not as professional…read moreas other lodges and removing several amenities in order to make more money on rooms .. I don't think this new owner is going to make it ..

I stayed here during my wedding weekend with my bridal party, though the guest ranch is often used…read moreby hunters and vacationers looking for the Montana experience, it also worked so well for our purposes! The rooms were clean and inviting and had multiple living spaces which was great for a large group! The dining area let in beautiful morning light and was spacious (pictured below) making it easy for us all to dine together. Jody was amazing and made the whole experience special; we wanted for nothing. Would highly recommend this place for whatever your purpose is, a great way to experience a beautiful area.

During our two hour ride with Jody and Keith, our running joke was to say things like, "Views too…read moremajestic: one star," or "Guide likes to make jokes: one star." This was a really fantastic experience that I think may become a tradition with my family. Jody, Keith, and all the horses (even Spike, who was kind of a pill) were a real pleasure to interact with during our visit. The ride itself was a delight. Sure, I was sore afterward, but that's to be expected. Consider going to any of Montana's hot springs to recover afterward. If you're visiting in the summer, I do suggest scheduling a ride in the morning, as it's never too hot at 9AM.

This is my go-to shop in Southwest Montana. The owners and staff are super helpful. Although small,…read morethe shop is well stocked. I've ordered 3 Winston rods from them and I'm very happy with the service I received.

The location is great because it's less than a mile from some of the best fishing in the nation…read moreplus they have everything to replace what you forgot at home. You should stop and ask about the local fishing conditions and what the fish are biting.

I've never fly fished in my life (TBH, I rarely even FISH). So when I learned our 2022 corporate…read moreleadership trip would be a 3-night fly fishing excursion on Montana's Madison River, I was honestly skeptical. But not did I learn how to cast a fly (and land a Trout!), but my visit to Madison Valley Ranch ended up being one of the best trips I've ever taken. From the moment you walk in the door, the ranch rolls out the red carpet. After being welcomed with a cold draft beer and tour of the property, we settled into our very comfortable guest rooms to unwind before dinner. Whether you plan to fly fish or not, the entire ranch is designed to make you feel at ease, and at home -- from the incredible back porch views to the outrageously good dishes served up at every meal. Manu and her team take customer service to a new level, from equipping you for an incredible day on the river to selecting the perfect bottle of Cabernet to pair with your dinner. No detail is too small for them, and no request goes unmet. The accommodations are as comfortable as any 4-star hotel, the meals as delicious as any gourmet restaurant, and the views as beautiful as a slice of heaven. And with ample meeting space for corporate groups, its the perfect setting for a team-building escape. I simply can't say enough about Madison Valley Ranch -- whether you're an experienced fisherman or just learning to cast a fly, it's hard to imagine a better place in America to put your rod into the river.

This a slice of heaven. I almost don't want to tell anyone else about this secret. The Lodging is…read morecomfortable and friendly and the staff is so genuine and warm I miss them!!! Seriously, Elizabeth is like a your favorite sister who is so happy that you've finally come home. The food is serious gourmet... As good as some of the best restaurants in Denver, San Francisco, DALLAS, NY and ect. Scott, the executive chef has serious chops and makes excellent use of natural organic and wild game ingredients. But let's not forget the fishing. Actually, the fishing sucks and no one should ever even think about putting a line in the water around here. That's right...these ARE NOT THE DROIDS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR...

We fished the Beaverhead River with Frontier Anglers. Our guide was personable, professional and…read moredefinitely knowledgeable of the river. We caught many nice Brown Trout and had a great day. Our guide also gave us a great tip for an excellent steak restaurant.

I stopped in to get a few fishing items I forgot at home and find out info like what are the fish…read morebiting. I also found out there one of the best fishing guides around next time I'm booking a fishing trip

An unforgettable morning with Calvin at Wild Trout Outfitters!…read more What an amazing 4 hours of fly fishing in Big Sky with this cool and incredibly talented guide. Calvin made the whole experience fun, relaxing, and educational -- we caught multiple fish, learned a ton, and had great conversation along the way. His easygoing personality and deep knowledge of the water made it such a perfect day. I can't recommend Wild Trout Outfitters enough, especially Calvin. We can't wait to come back -- hopefully next time we'll be even better anglers! Thank you again for an awesome experience!

Our group had a wonderful experience- had 12 people - owner did a great job dividing everyone up…read moreand selecting guides. We had 6 kids - ranging from 5-12 years old. Ended up pairing 1 kid + 1 adult + 1 guide. The guides were patient and fun with them all. They adjusted the teaching based on skill level and age. Our expectations were low (because fishing is fickle), but everyone had success catching multiple fish - even the littles! Taryn and Jake were my immediate family's guides and they were amazingly knowledgeable about the area / how to fish it, silly with the kids, and easy to talk to. We really appreciated the experience - it was one of our favorite activities during our Big Sky visit. Thanks again! FYI if you have kids under 10 you'll want to bring your own waders for them - easy to buy on Amazon!

Stopped here - it's a tiny dot on the map just 1 minute off I-15…read more No public restroom but they did have an outhouse with a lick & key - never seen one of those before! My kids said it was actually clean! There is a watering hole attached to the store but we couldn't check it out with kids on tote today.

Stopped by to see George and was surprised that he had sold his business of 29 years. One thing I…read morenotice right away was the shop looks like a million bucks! Great employees, nice merchandise and I just sense this place will do well. I would highly recommend these guys to anyone that wants to be treated like family and not be put on the spot to buy something like others in the area.

Easy to get to only 4 mikes outside of town I was surprised how many camp sites were there for a…read morenominal fee. The sites have a picnic table,for ring and parking plus there a bathroom for each set of campsite. Everything was well maintained with plenty of parking along lake on a gravel road. Water was low but people were paddle boarding

Long time client, first time post. We have been float fishing with Gallatin River Guides for years!…read moreWe have been fortunate to have the same guide year after year. Like this guide taught my youngest how to fly fish when he was little. We originally was going to go with Wild Trout Outfitters a few doors down but they were so rude that we left. We are so thankful we did. The staff is great, we love the guides, even the lunch they get is delicious. We cannot say enough about Gallatin River Guides! If you are looking for fishing, look no further!

While in Big Sky visited Gallatin River Guides for a half-day Fly Fishing trip. Extremely helpful,…read morepatient and great selection from head to toe in what our group of 5 needed for an outstanding memory! Price was right in line with what you'd expect and a great value. We had a blast, and everyone caught plenty of fish! Lindsay was our particular guide, a MT native, who went above and beyond.