If you want to fly fish the Madison River, Jimmy is your guy. He was very knowledgable not only…read moreabout fly fishing, but was able to tell us all about the Big Sky area and the wildlife in it. He was born and raised in Montana and has lived in Ennis for over 15 years. He has more than 10 years experience guiding folks on the river. My wife had never fished a day in her life, and I had never fly fished before. Jim was exceptionally patient with both of us for all 8 hours of our fantastic experience. We fished in late August when the fishing isn't the best, but we still caught 10 fish, and of course there were several that got away. My wife landed 6 and I got 4. Not only is the fishing fun, but the scenery is beautiful. We saw bald eagles in flight, ospreys diving for fish, and a couple of deer getting a drink on the river bank. Jimmy supplied all of the fishing gear, water, soda, and a delicious lunch. If we are ever back through these parts again, Jim will be our guide. Jim is a one man operation and does not have a web site, so just give him a call on the phone and he will get you squared away.

Expecting a five star experience, we received one. Not only was the lodge in an ideal location, the…read morepeople throughout the organization were fantastic. The food was great and the service across the board was exemplary. And needless to say the fishing experience was topline with super experienced guides David Kern and Isaac Corman. The true test of an experience, however, comes when one sees how management deals with an issue. Our issue was that the air conditioning broke and the first night the room was unbearably hot. They had an AC team come in and although they couldn't fix the unit while we were there, they had a portable unit installed to take care of the immediate issue. And more importantly, Manu, the manager, worked to reach an acceptable arrangement to cover our discomfort. Overall - I would definitely return and recommend for others to come see what they have to offer.

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.

We stayed for 4 nights as a group who held 4 spots. The place was well kept, the showers were…read moredecent enough that we all used them over the showers in our RVs. I had not heard any complaints from our groups regarding use of any of the facilities. The dish/wash area was well kept and included a microwave. We were newbies to the RV scene but everyone one else in our group has had their fair share of that RV camping life. They remained patient when they realized we hadn't checked in while we had been physically present for at least an hour on the reserved site and our camper was on its way. Apparently we were happy campers and so were the rest of our group. Our organizer selected this spot due to the ease of fishing access for the kids, there was this little extended patch of land the kids were able to go to each day. They caught rainbow trout, the kids were proud and the ones who were too young but watching, well, it probably only ignited their interest even more. Our experience was good, everyone in our group of 30+ enjoyed ourselves and noted this is one of the better if not best sites they have had on their family camping trip.

Staff and the owner are politically active and were offended by my Trump displays. The owner…read morethreatened to kick me out over my freedom of free speech. She rambled on about her house, her rules. I asked for the rules; she refused. But none of the staff and the owner said anything about the drunk guy yelling at a woman across the street on another property, using the F'word. Or the group of loud women making breakfast outside, yelling back and forth to communicate between the BBQ area and their camping spot behind me starting at 6am. That was in the rules, but not enforced. It's not like they could use their cell phones, but hey, why would anybody be mad at their rainbow flag and breaking rules? FAFO!

We rented some items for our trip into Yellowstone last week. It was so easy to place the "order"…read morefor rentals and the prices are so reasonable. The people who helped us were really nice and the dogs were too! We rented 4 chairs, a stove, a cooler and bear spray (which we didn't need to use).

1 star. I would strongly caution others before renting from Big Boys Toys - and specifically the…read moreowner, Ethan. Our group rented a 4-seater and three individual quads on August 8. We were specifically told one quad would be a Yamaha, but instead received a different quad that repeatedly shut off during our ride. Based on our interactions with Big Boys Toys, it became apparent that they were already aware this equipment had been experiencing mechanical issues before it was rented to us. That quad eventually became completely inoperable. We immediately contacted Big Boys Toys and followed their instructions on where to leave it. We then had to arrange for someone with a personal vehicle to retrieve the stranded rider. During that process, a second one of our three individual quads also became inoperable. At that point, two of the three quads we rented had broken down, we lost a significant portion of our rental time, and we ultimately had to end the outing early. The personal vehicle used to retrieve our stranded riders also sustained scratches and wheel damage. I contacted Big Boys Toys afterward requesting a refund given everything that happened. Instead, they charged us an additional $260 to retrieve the malfunctioning vehicles. So, in summary: we were provided equipment that Big Boys Toys appeared to already know had mechanical issues, two of our three individual quads became inoperable, riders were left stranded, we had to use and damage a personal vehicle retrieving them, our outing was cut short, and we were then charged another $260 for Big Boys Toys to pick up their malfunctioning equipment. We have photos and videos documenting the equipment and what occurred. Equipment can break. What is unacceptable is renting equipment with known issues and then making the customer pay hundreds of dollars more when that equipment fails. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend Big Boys Toys. The owner Ethan is unethical for not only renting out known malfunctioned equipment, but then charging the customer for it. Stay away from this spot.

The staff was really nice and helpful. Cant beat the views…read morehere either! The drive to get there (on 287) was worth it by itself

People who work there are so nice. I accidentally booked a XL kayak and they voluntarily swap out…read moretwo regular Kayak for me because I didn't put in coupon codes. The lake is so pretty and the mountains are amazing too. The whole experience is perfect

Amazing experience for our whole family! Our guide Melissa was excellent, personable and competent…read more Made our experience that much more fun. Would definitely recommend.

Tall T was the man. great guide and fun to chill with. Couldnt recommend more if you are looking…read morefor a personable and easy guide to speak with during the fun time

OMG, so much fun! Colby and Gray were awesome!!!!! Beautiful day, knowledgeable guides, and a…read morewhole lot of fun!

Had a great time on the river! Brian was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Definitely would do…read moreagain

First time for our 15- and 18-year old boys - booked "Lower Whitewater Trip" Class III/IV - this…read morewas a great 1st time experience. Our guide said the rapids were more like Class III - I think this is typical later summer? But our boys are enthusiasts and want to go again (but more of Class IV) - it was pretty mild, but like I said, great 1st experience. Quick drive from Town Center in Big Sky - like 10 minutes. Do your waiver and payment on-line for seamless check-in. It was a nice day with obviously cold water - we didn't rent any special gear, and were totally fine. Water starts to feel good (at least if you have a nice day like we did). Wear your Teva's or water shoes! About a 20 minute drive to where you take off. Hope for a great guide - we had Kyle and he made our trip exceptional. We were going through dips and "whitewater" that other rafts were passing by. He was very experienced, had a great personality and had a lot of knowledge about the surroundings. Thanks Kyle!! Return is roughly 35 minutes back, where you can view your photos. The photographers are phenomenal, but pricey - $125 for all the digitals. There is an option to choose 1 or 3 photos, but there are so many great pic's, you'll want them all! Don't forget to bring cash to tip your guide - if you forget (like we did), you can Venmo. Great times.

First big shout out to our guide and raft guide J MONEY…read more(and Tim)! We had a 10/10 experience. Definitely, one of our family's favorite experiences!! We got the wet suits and booties which was only like $7/person total. I'd highly recommend getting it. Kept us warm. We did that Level 3-4. My kids are 16 and 19 and loved every bit and want to do it again. I felt like the level 3-4 was doable though we had some close calls. Out of the 6 raft's no one went over. Theses guides are skilled. The time is exhilarating and serene at the same time. You get to to tip your guide after. We also choose to get a digital photo which the photographer does an incredible job capturing our moments. After you get to enjoy some of the best hot chocolates in town or coffee. This establishment is legit. It's a bit pricey after everything is done but so worth the experience with the family!

The guides I have had a pleasure of fishing with from Yellowstone Angler are all top notch, awesome…read morepeople that you can enjoy spending the whole day with. They are all very knowledgable about the local waters and insects and willing to teach you whatever you are willing to learn. If you go out with these guys you will be put in a position to catch some very nice sized trout if you are able to follow their directions. As I did my first fly fishing trip ever with a guide from here I can say from experience that they know how to teach and aid anyone from their first cast onward as they are also able to help hone the skills of more seasoned veterans. Highly recommend you get a guide from here if you are fishing in the area and want to set yourself up for some great catches and memories. The shop itself is also very cool and has a lot of great merch and lots of friendly folks around who are easy to strike up a conversation with and get some insight into how the river is fishing and what bugs they are getting hits with. TL,DR: Yellowstone Angler is an awesome store with great, guides. Book one with confidence knowing you are in good hands. Tight lines!

My husband did a 1/2 day float trip with Guy and had a great time! The shop is nice as well!read more

Wonderful 3 generation trip with Wild West Rafting. For the 8 of us, we had a private all day…read morerafting trip. Going in late summer, the rapids and water levels were perfect for the grandkids ages 7-11. They were able to paddle and "ride the bull" in front of the boat. We had water fights with the other boats in the group, pass the football from boat to boat and float in the water with our life jackets in calm water. Lunch was plentiful and delicious. Wild West Rafting is organized. Our rafting guide was terrific! Scenery was beautiful.

Thank you Chiara! A well organized rafting trip led by a badass guide. She had a smile on her face…read morefrom beginning to end and made sure each of us were properly outfitted and informed. She shared her knowledge about the river systems and mountains and kept us entertained throughout. My 10 year old was nervous in the beginning but Chiara's skills were reassuring so she moved to the edge of the boat and felt confident enough help to paddle a few times. The highlight of our whole trip down the river was watching a large group of elk cross right before us. Amazing! Oh, and a big shout out to the sweetest dogs who greeted us at the end and joined us on the bus back. Thank you all!