Fly Fishing

THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE ECOSYSTEM HAS THE LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF BLUE-RIBBON TROUT FISHERIES ON THE PLANET. LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH'S UNIQUE LOCATION GIVES OUR GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE MANY OF THEM PROVIDING AN EXCEPTIONAL FLY FISHING EXPERIENCE. WHETHER YOU ARE AN AVID FLY FISHERMAN OR A NOVICE, OUR ORVIS® ENDORSED GUIDES WILL DELIVER A MEMORABLE TIME ON THE WATER.

The Lone Mountain Ranch fly fishing program is based on a two-tiered structure. The primary element of this structure is fly fishing instruction and technique refinement. The second, equally important element of our fishing program is to educate our guests about the science of fly fishing and the entire ecosystem that the trout call home.  Your fly fishing trip will be tailored specifically based on your interests and skill level.  Lone Mountain Ranch has a full time guide staff consisting of John Hall, Rick Reed, Kurt Dehmer, and John McKinnie. Independent contracted guides are also utilized to round out our guiding team.  All of the guides at the Ranch are dedicated to teaching our guests all aspects of the sport of fly fishing, whether novices or experienced anglers. 

Due to Lone Mountain Ranch’s unique centralized location, the most difficult part of trip planning can often times be deciding where to go fishing.  As a fishing guest at the Ranch, you can explore the wilderness of Yellowstone National Park, escape to a high mountain lake or stream in the Lee Metcalf Wilderness , travel to private spring creeks, search for “gulpers”on Hebgen Lake, or fish one of four blue-ribbon troutrivers. These rivers include the Gallatin, Madison, Yellowstone and Missouri. Each one of these rivers provide excellent and diverse opportunities to catch wild rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout.  Your guide will recommend waters based on the time of year, the insect hatches and what type of fishing experience you would like to have.

After fishing with our Orvis® Endorsed Guides, you will have a better understanding of casting techniques, basic knots, fish habitat, fly presentation and selection, as well as the biological, geological and human history of your fishing area.  

As a guest of Lone Mountain Ranch, you and your children can experience Orvis® Fly Fishing 101 before booking a trip!  With this complimentary program, you will learn basic casting techniques, a few fly patterns and some useful knots.  You can then arrange your fishing trips, schedule time to practice casting techniques, or just talk "fishing" at the Outdoor Shop.

Explore our World Class Waters

• Yellowstone National Park waters
• Gallatin River
• Madison River
• Yellowstone River
• Missouri River
• Hebgen Lake
• Private Spring Creeks
• High Alpine Lakes and Streams

Walk/Wade

A walk wade trip is a great way to teach the many aspects of fly fishing. Beginners learn the basics of casting, fly presentation, knots and entomology, while the intermediate fisher may work on perfecting skills such as line mending and more advanced casting. More experienced fishermen enjoy learning new techniques as well as practicing the basics to find the fish.

Lone Mountain Ranch is located next to some fantastic small streams accessed only by foot. These waters are small feeder streams to the Gallatin and the many streams both large and small in Yellowstone National Park, as well as small private spring creeks.. Cutthroat, Rainbow and Brown trout live in these areas and a walk wade trip can make for a very rewarding day with both great fishing and beautiful scenery.
 

Drift Boat

Fishing a river from a boat allows the angler to see ten to twelve miles of river in a day. The Madison and Yellowstone Rivers, as well as Hebgen Lake, are our primary destinations for float trips and these waters offer anglers the chance to drift their fly literally over thousands of fish, with many opportunities to hook up with a trophy. Our guides are experienced boat operators who are able to teach very effective drift boat fishing techniques.

Float trips are full day only and entail an hour to an hour and half drive. The Missouri River is another destination, which is a bit further drive from Lone Mountain Ranch, but is a consistently rewarding trip.
 

RATES:

Walk/Wade Half Day

• 1 angler $250/trip
• 2 anglers $275/trip
• 3 anglers $325/trip

Walk/Wade Full Day

• 1 angler $375/trip
• 2 anglers $425/trip
• 3 anglers $475/trip

Drift Boat Full Day

• 1 or 2 anglers $450

High Alpine Lake Trips by horseback and Two-Day Overnight High Alpine Lake Trip by horseback

• Please call for rates

Your trip cost includes your guide, who provides professional and personalized instruction, transportation, shuttle service, lunch (full-day trips only), snacks, non-alcoholic beverages and flies. Rental gear, licenses, Park entrance fees, taxes and gratuities are additional (rental gear is included for overnight Ranch guests). Additional rod fee of $50 - $100 per angler applies to all Private Spring Creek Fishing.

ORVIS® product Equipment Rentals

• $40/Day
• $50/Day Premium Rod and Reel
• $25/Half Day

Rentals include rod, reel, waders and boots. Rentals are included in the trip price for Lone Mountain Ranch overnight guests when fly fishing with a guide. For day guests, gear is available in the shop to rent.

Deposit and Cancellation Policy: A 50% deposit is required to secure your reservation. This deposit is fully refundable with at least 14 days-notice prior to your reserved date. 50% of the deposit is refundable if changes or cancellations are made with at least 3 days-notice. The deposit will be retained for changes or cancellations made less than 3 days from your scheduled trip date.

Fishing Licenses

Montana fishing licenses can be purchased in the Outdoor Shop. Anglers will need to purchase a 2-day, 10-day or season-long fishing and a conservation licenses. The total cost for licenses range from $0 for children ages 1-14 and up to $70 for season-long licenses. Special rates are available for guests 1-14 and over 62 years of age.

If your trip includes an adventure into Yellowstone National Park, anglers 16 years of age and older are required to purchase either a $15 three-day permit, a $20 seven-day permit or a $35 season permit. Anglers 15 and younger have two options: 1. Children 15 and younger may fish without a permit if they are fishing under the direct supervision of an adult who has a valid park fishing permit, or 2. Children 15 and younger may obtain a free permit that must be signed by a responsible adult; with this permit, a child can fish without direct adult supervision.

Please call for details on our Specialty Trips and Fly Fishing Packages.

Rates subject to change.

Operated under Montana Fishing Outfitters, Outfitter #7878.