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    Shiloh Conservation Area

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    Angler's Edge Outfitters

    Angler's Edge Outfitters

    5.0(1 review)
    45.0 mi

    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.

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    View of the mountains from the back deck of the guest house

    Bighorn Angler Fly Shop & Lodge

    Bighorn Angler Fly Shop & Lodge

    4.2(12 reviews)
    45.8 mi

    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 !

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    Shiloh Conservation Area - fishing - Updated May 2026

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