USA - Montana

Madison Valley Ranch

THE FISHING

The Madison River alone offers 100 miles of fishable water and truly awesome scenery; 5 other rivers are within driving distance, the Beaverhead, Ruby, BigHole, Gallatin, and Yellowstone. Jack Creek runs through the Ranch’s land, and ‘Jurassic Pond’ is a private pond belonging to MVR which is well-stocked for practice casting. Anglers will wade, or float in a drift-boat. 11 different guides are available, which means anglers may be able to consult several expert approaches and opinions during their stay. Situated in one of the loveliest locations in the Madison Valley, our ranch offers fly fishermen an ideal base for wade or float fishing the upper and lower Madison. Other fly-fishing options are limitless, we offer guided fishing adventures on Blue Ribbon trout streams such as the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Gallatin and Yellowstone rivers. These world famous trout streams each have their own unique characteristics and challenges, making them must fish rivers.
New drift boats with room for 1 guide and 2 anglers

The Madison River – Probably the most recognized trout stream in the world. This river offers over 100 miles of fishable water. Known for its salmon fly hatch and great hopper fishing this river gives an angler virtually every type of fish habitat found. Of all the rivers we fish the Madison day in and day out offers our clients the best fishing. It’s a great river to do float and wade combos.
The Yellowstone River – The longest undammed trout stream on earth, it provides over 300 miles of fishable trout-bearing water. This river is known for its hatches and excellent cutthroat and rainbow trout fishing.
The Beaverhead – This River offers Montana’s most consistent fishing for big brown trout. It’s the most challenging river we fish and due to its smaller size and undercut banks and is not an ideal fishery for beginners but can be well worth the effort.
The Big Hole – This is the classic western stream with lots of gravel bars, drop-offs and lots of structure. We do a lot of wading on this river using the boat more for access. Know more as a brown trout fishery it also offers an opportunity to get into a few grayling

BOATS AND EQUIPMENT

GETTING THERE

Guests will fly into Bozeman’s Gallatin Airfield, located 1 hour and 30 minutes away from the Ranch. From the airport, guests can either rent a car or book a shuttle for the last leg of the trip to the lodge.

Airport Shuttle: $170.00 round trip for the first person, each additional guest- $40.00 Nearest Commercial Airport: Bozeman, Montana – Gallatin Field, serviced by Delta, Big Sky, Alaska/Horizon, Northwest & United Airlines. The airport is approximately one hour from the Ranch.

Driving: Guests can drive directly to the Ranch. You may drive your own car or rent one in Bozeman. Maps will be sent prior to your departure.

Slipstream is a full service travel company that can handle a variety of services relating to your trip. For assistance, please contact us directly at 1 866 644-7703.

RATES FOR 2024

6 nights 5 days fishing $6,270 USD DBL
5 nights 4 days fishing $5,190 USD DBL
4 nights 3 days fishing $4,160 USD DBL
3 nights 2 days fishing $3,030 USD DBL

 

Please contact our office for 2024 single supplement rates

  • BZN - Montana
  • April 15 to Oct 31
  • Rainbow / Brown Trout…
  • 14 rods per week guests
  • Wifi: Yes
  • Language: English
  • Physicality: Low
  • CC Payment at Facility : Yes

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USA - Montana

Madison Valley Ranch

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LOCATION

The Ranch is located just outside the town of Ennis, in Madison County, Montana. This is in the south-western part of the state, an hour away from Bozeman and 1 hour and 30 minutes away [in different directions] from Butte and from Yellowstone National Park.

PRIMARY SPECIES

Rainbow and Brown Trout : some Cut-throat and Grayling.

SEASON OF OPERATION

April 15 to Oct 31.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE LOGISTICS

There are no set arrival and departure days at the lodge, so long as space is available, guests can book for as long or as short a stay as their time allows. Packages are available from 3 nights / 2 days to 6 nights/5 days, but 5 nights / 4 days is standard.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Ranch is a large log structure, warm and rustic, with a Western decor interior, ‘ranch-style’, featuring a spacious conference room with phone, fax, and video hook-ups. All guest rooms have their own outside entrance, a covered front porch, and private bathroom. Outside, each room’s front porch offers a countryside view of the surrounding mountain ranges, the ever-changing Montana big sky and wildlife in the fields. The common areas, lodge rooms and duplex suites are decorated with a western theme and furnished with locally-made accessories. The ranch offers all the modern conveniences with that comfortable cowboy touch.

DESTINATION CAPACITY

Angling capacity at the Ranch is 14 rods per week.

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INCLUDED IN PRICE

  • Accommodation for specified period
  • All meals
  • Guided fishing
  • Beer and wine.

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE

  • Montana fishing license
  • Gear and tackle
  • Montana accommodation tax
  • Gratuities for staff and guides
  • Transportation to and from Gallatin Airfield, Bozeman (cost per trip is $200 return for the first two persons, each additional guest is $20; each stop is $20)

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

  • Canadian, British, EU and Australian citizens only need a valid passport for entry to the United States. No visa is required.