Welcome Creek may not strike you as a very welcoming place, at least not at first glance. It's not…read moreunwelcoming, exactly, but it makes an impression - an intimidating impression. It's steep, rocky, rugged, and wild. Once you cross the swaying suspension bridge from the trail head parking to the other side of Rock Creek, you're really entering another world, in which humans rarely tread. As far as wilderness areas go, this one is tiny at just over 28,000 acres, but it doesn't feel tiny when you are there. It's a single watershed, a clear mountain creek whose headwaters are high above in the Sapphire Range, where snows linger into late spring and early summer. A rough hewn trail follows the creek all the way to the top of the dividing ridgeline. To the East is picturesque Rock Creek, brimming with trout fishermen. To the West over the ridge is the Bitterroot Valley. In between are wilderness, deep canyons, steep mountains, dense forests, and diverse wildlife. It's not a place that many people explore, and recent wildfires have rendered the landscape even less inviting. It looks and feels frightening. But these feelings are initial ones only. They will fade away, and what remains is an appreciation for the protected wildness that is Welcome Creek. You really are the leave-no-trace visitor here, and you'll know it. Whether you are clambering over fallen trees, negotiating a rocky talus field, or scrambling atop boulders to get a better view, the wilderness value of this place is abundantly evident. If you linger long enough, you'll detect the small things that reveal a healthy forest in the process of healing itself, hiding the traces of its gold mining past, and slowly replacing the burnt trees and scorched hillsides with new growth and green foliage. The sounds are minimal, but majestic. The wilderness can be a welcoming place, if you open your eyes, calm your mind, and respect the limits of man in a place that is not his alone to possess. The plants and animals can have Welcome Creek as a sanctuary. I'll play the role as guest, any day.

To Yelpers!!!!! Do not miss out! BRO is clearly the bomb and remains our go-to crew for all…read morethings fly fishing in Montana. The whole crew continues to amaze us with service, value and the quality of the educational experience that they provide. Consistency is key and they just keep getting better. Terri and John have this whole program DIALED IN and you won't be disappointed. Book it early folks. The trout are waiting! Thanks to Phil, John and Kurt for 2 great days and of course Noelle for organizing EVERYTHING for us! Hey yall. Go Getchasumma that BRO!

My husband and I fished two days with Chad, our guide, for the second year. He helped me with some…read moreimprovements to my casting and I was able to catch a 19" brown. Chad has a lot of stories and knows the rivers and area very well. Never been disappointed.

Brooks Isaac terrific guide - you'll have a wonderful day fishing with him. He's extremely…read moreknowledgeable about the. Bitterroot and other rivers near Stevensville. You'll catch many fish within guy.

Brooks took me up to Rock Creek yesterday for a magnificent day. No joke- I caught 25 fish and saw…read morea moose. Brooks taught me to fish a few years ago when my dad starting bringing me on his fly fishing trips. Now I come up to Montana to fish with Brooks a couple times per year. Guides everywhere tell me Brooks is the best. He grew up on the rivers in Montana and knows every nook and cranny of the Bitterroot, Clark Fork, Blackfoot, Missouri, and the ever so special Rock Creek. I know that when I'm out with Brooks, if the fish are biting, I'll get as many as the Montana regulars or like yesterday, 25. On my very first trip out, on a cold February day, I caught 7 on the Clark Fork. Brooks has also had me catching a couple trout during snow storm on the Missouri. If you know anything about trout, those are pretty excellent numbers on cold Montana days. And if I'm really lucky (and if you are really lucky), Brooks will cook up an elk burger for lunch. Brooks works with some pretty amazing other guides as well. As an outfitter, he doesn't mess around with guides who don't know rivers or trout, aren't safe, or jerks.

Nice small but quiet campground. Clear nice water. Small swimming area and a decent area to launch…read morea boat. People riding tubes in 44 degree and rainy weather!!! They seemed happy!!

The lake provides killer sunsets and sunrises. The clouds and sky are so vibrant, and lively…read more It is worth it just to kick it, picnic, bbq and stay on land. The weather in summer is the best! Hours are funky. Basically closed during winter and limites hours at other times due to flooding risks and all that good stuff. Salmon Lake is ideal for boating, camping during summer and lounging around. Im not sure about swimming in the lake. Kinda sketchy depending on boats and human pollution. Night time is surreal on clear nights. The night sky illuminates all the stardust in their pure glory. The colors are different than what we cali scumbags are accustomed to seeing based on their proximity to the north. Either way. Kick back and relax. Let nature sooth your soul.

The Cabins at Rock Creek are the perfect "off the beaten path" getaway for outdoor enthusiasts with…read moreaccess to 9,000+ acres & 9 miles of frontage to some of the best blue ribbon fly fishing in Montana and North America.

We had such a fabulous half day trip with Owen as our guide…read more The water wasn't freezing and oh so inviting on the 95 degree day! There was plenty of opportunity to go for a dip and also for the more brave jump off the rock cliff. Owen took the time to tell us what we were seeing, some history of what we were floating past and the flood caused by Glacial Lake Missoula. We had an amazing time!

We did the Clark Fork Whitewater Half Day Raft Trip (3 Hours No Lunch). We had a lot of fun, and…read moreour guide Sarah was very nice. We ended up being the only 2 guests on the raft. The area is beautiful in the fall, and the rapids were great. We were told that we went over some category 3 rapids. The excursion was reasonably priced but the photos that you can buy are way too expensive.

Review - Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop…read more Missoula, Montana Grizzly Hackle If you're planning a fly fishing trip to Montana, you are about to make an investment in time and money. The best way to insure that your investment pays off in a great fishing trip is to connect with an experienced, high quality fly shop you can trust. Of course Grizzly Hackle stocks all the best in rods, reels, flies, waders, and apparel and they have great guides. But what makes them the shop to call, is that you can trust them to tell you the truth about the fishing and how to get the most out of it. I have used Grizzly Hackle since 1991 and they have always helped me choose the right river and the right places to fish whether I'm being guided or wading on my own. Protect your investment by getting advice from Grizzly Hackle. C. D. Peterson Brookfield, CT

Such a cool store. Always a must stop when we come into Missoula. Staff is friendly and helpful.read more

This was the most fantastic family vacation ever. Everything from the beautiful cabins with full…read more size washer and dryer. The decor was beautiful, food was excellent, there were a plethora of activities for our family of 17 which included children and grandchildren. My favorite activities were sapphire mining and cowboy. The staff was very attentive and always concerned that we had everything we needed. The ranch manager, Will, ran a well managed resort. Our kids/grandkids had never been fly fishing before and they all said they now have a new hobby. Our stay was over July 4th and Will arranged for a cow boy concert around the fire pit which excellent and a great way to end our stay. I highly recommend the resort.

My husband and I just returned from a magical few days at The Meadows. Us "city folk" had always…read moredreamed of exploring Montana and its offerings, but this exceeded anything we imagined. The accommodations were lovely; darling fully furnished cottages with a spectacular clubhouse/ dining area all looked out across a beautiful meadow with Rock Creek bubbling in the background. The service was top notch with every attention to detail handled by Will and his staff. The food was incredible; what a gem Chef Casey is! He's a master at developing flavors and creating beautiful dishes using local meats and fresh vegetables. His potatoes are legendary, and his cobblers are the best I've ever had! The quality of the food and wine are first class. The all inclusive aspect allowed us to try many new things. Fly fishing was fantastic, and our guide, Henry, was very patient with us newbies. His instructions miraculously saw us both catching cutthroat trout. We also did archery (super fun!), horseback riding, and had a ton of fun doing some distance shooting. I was very intimidated, but with fabulous instruction, felt relaxed and really enjoyed it. We enjoyed some hikes and gem mining to round out our time. Highly recommend a getaway to The Meadows.