Archives: Lower 48 Travel

A stay at Madison River Lodge allows guests to enjoy an all-inclusive experience just steps away from the legendary Madison River. The location simply can’t be beat as the lodge is situated in the center of the famous Upper Madison “50-mile riffle.”  The river bends around the property allowing plenty of opportunities for guests to (more…)

Release your inner “Trout Bum” and explore Montana in style as you take off on The Ultimate Road Trip. With their mobile camp program they can ensure their guests will always be at the “right place at the right time”, making this one of the best Montana fly-fishing trips available! Montana is Big Sky Country, although its official (more…)

The variety of water within easy striking distance of your lodging is superb, and the fishing equally impressive. The guided angling is a combination of floating larger rivers, and walk and wade fishing on smaller streams. The guide team that Boulder River Outpost has assembled is professional, experienced and courteous. They will work to put (more…)

The Missouri River is home to one of the most abundant brown and rainbow trout populations in the United States. The 40-mile stretch from Holter Dam to Cascade is home to 3,500 – 5,500 trout per mile. Not only are the numbers of fish impressive and the overall average size exceptional, these fish are girthy (more…)

Madison Valley Ranch, located in the beautiful Madison Valley near the town of Ennis, the self-described Trout Capital of the United States. Madison Valley Ranch offers guided fly fishing on nearby trout waters, wonderful accommodations, and a relaxing western outdoor experience. At Madison Valley Ranch you can expect to be taken care of by true (more…)

The Complete Fly Fisher is ideally located on the finest section of the Big Hole River, the Complete Fly Fisher is a Montana legacy lodge. Originally built in 1968, guests from all over the world have traveled here, to the beautiful banks of the Big Hole River to experience the magic of Montana. The lodge (more…)

El Rancho Pinoso, nestled within the breathtaking Blanco Basin of southern Colorado, offers a serene escape amidst 863 acres of stunning countryside. Framed by majestic 12,000-foot granite peaks, the ranch embodies the timeless spirit of the West. The open basin area, bathed in abundant sunshine, provides a haven for stately ponderosa pines, fresh air, and (more…)

North Fork Ranch is a family-owned ranch has been operating on the North Fork of the South Platte River in Colorado since 1985. From the moment you arrive, the team, led by your hosts Nick and Hayley Horner and daughters Layla and Vanessa, create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. With a hands-on approach, they take (more…)

The White River in northern Arkansas is home to some of the largest brown trout in North America. Giant Brown trout have helped put this tailwater fishery on the angling map. The 100-mile stretch of water below Bull Shoals Dam is prime trout habitat; consistent cold water and a constant food source allows these fish (more…)

Spotted Bear Ranch, located a few hours’ drive from Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, is one of the most exciting wild trout dry fly fishing destinations we have offered in quite some time. The South Fork of the Flathead is known in the fly fishing world as the epicenter for dry-fly cutthroat trout fishing. (more…)