High Alpine Lakes and Streams

High Alpine Lakes and Streams

The Spanish Peaks in the Lee Metcalf Wilderness is home to some of the most pristine high alpine lakes and streams in North America. The trip begins at 8 a.m. and after a 2-3 hour horseback ride, guests arrive at one of the lakes or streams and fish for Cutthroat, Rainbow, Golden Trout or Arctic Grayling. These fish receive little fishing pressure and the scenery is spectacular. After a morning of riding and fishing, a lakeside lunch is served. On day trips, more fishing is done in the afternoon before heading back to the Ranch.

On the overnight trip, guests are able to fish the rest of the afternoon and evening before dinner over a campfire is served. The next day, there’s more fishing to be had before departing for the Ranch around 3PM for a gourmet dinner.

Trips leave either from the Ranch or guests can meet their guide at a designated trailhead. All riding gear, (saddle, tack, etc.) and fishing gear (rod, reel waders, float tube, flies) will be provided. For overnight trips, sleeping bags, ground pads, tents, meals and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided (beer or wine can be purchased in the saloon for the trip). A packing list is below as guests will want to bring specific clothing and personal items. Extra warm clothes are recommended as all of these lakes are above 8,500 feet.

A maximum of three guests can be accommodated on these trips and we can arrange a custom trip if there are more than three guests.

What to bring:

Day Trips

• Riding boots (something with a heel and a smooth sole)
• Rain jacket and rain pants
• Warm jacket and/ or fleece
• Gloves
• Hat
• Polarized sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Lip balm with sunblock
• Insect repellent
• Camera
   

Overnight Trips

• Personal hygiene items, such as cleaning wipes and personal toiletries.
• Clothing
• Socks (wool or wool blend; no cotton) Lightweight shirt (polyester, nylon or combination; no cotton) Pants for riding (blue jeans or canvas work pants) Warm jacket and/ or Fleece Synthetic base layer (e.g. Patagonia capilene, Smartwool, etc.) Gloves Fleece or wool stocking cap Footwear
• Camp shoes (closed toe sandal or running shoe) Riding boots (something with a heel and a smooth sole) Additional items
• High quality rain jacket and rain pants Hat (wide brimmed or baseball cap for sun protection) Polarized sunglasses Sunscreen Lip balm with sunblock Insect repellent Camera Flashlight or headlamp (with extra batteries)

Call 406-995-4644 for more information and reservations or stop by the Outdoor Shop at Lone Mountain Ranch.
 

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

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