During our two hour ride with Jody and Keith, our running joke was to say things like, "Views too…read moremajestic: one star," or "Guide likes to make jokes: one star." This was a really fantastic experience that I think may become a tradition with my family. Jody, Keith, and all the horses (even Spike, who was kind of a pill) were a real pleasure to interact with during our visit. The ride itself was a delight. Sure, I was sore afterward, but that's to be expected. Consider going to any of Montana's hot springs to recover afterward. If you're visiting in the summer, I do suggest scheduling a ride in the morning, as it's never too hot at 9AM.

I stayed here during my wedding weekend with my bridal party, though the guest ranch is often used…read moreby hunters and vacationers looking for the Montana experience, it also worked so well for our purposes! The rooms were clean and inviting and had multiple living spaces which was great for a large group! The dining area let in beautiful morning light and was spacious (pictured below) making it easy for us all to dine together. Jody was amazing and made the whole experience special; we wanted for nothing. Would highly recommend this place for whatever your purpose is, a great way to experience a beautiful area.

I grew up in Montana and spent a lot of time around Bozeman and Big Sky, but first time visiting…read morethe historic 1930s and beautifully restored Lone Mountain Ranch. Checked out the Lytle bar (named after the family who homesteaded here), the gift shop with great Western wear; my friend got a cool white denim fringed jacket. The grounds are beautiful; walked up to their award winning restaurant , Horn and Cantle, and the very cool Saloon with live music. Decor was classy western. We enjoyed a handcrafted huckleberry cocktail a couple huckleberry lemonade mocktails and glass of wine, a mushroom appetizer, then our friends stayed for dinner. Saw a baby brown bear right outside; thankfully, did not see the mother! Totally recommend a visit here, and would love to stay here sometime!

Sometimes a place has an excellent reputation but sits on its laurels and loses the excellence that…read morebuilt that reputation. I'm leaving this review because our experience at this upscale all inclusive resort was wildly inconsistent. The property is beautiful and the staff is kind, but the level of miscommunication and operational confusion was unlike anything I've experienced at this price point. A few of the major issues: * Serious health risk: The boxed lunches on our first days were unsafe for my diabetic brother and put him at risk of diabetic shock. These were the only meals available due to our scheduled activities. * Two different planners, both incorrect: * A "featured" restaurant they offered was actually closed. * We were booked for an activity that doesn't start for another two weeks. * The sky lift was presented as available but wasn't open. * Hot air balloon miscommunication: * The time we were given was wrong. * The balloon company had no record of our reservation. * We would have missed it entirely if I hadn't reconfirmed repeatedly. * Itinerary changes without notice: * Our schedule was altered multiple times without anyone informing us. * Another guest in the lobby was having the exact same issues. There were many more problems beyond these. They did tell us an employee had sabotaged their system, but it would be impossible for that one person to have caused everything we experienced. Bottom line: We had a good time, and the place itself is beautiful. But when you compare the price to the actual experience, I could not justify the stay.

Long time client, first time post. We have been float fishing with Gallatin River Guides for years!…read moreWe have been fortunate to have the same guide year after year. Like this guide taught my youngest how to fly fish when he was little. We originally was going to go with Wild Trout Outfitters a few doors down but they were so rude that we left. We are so thankful we did. The staff is great, we love the guides, even the lunch they get is delicious. We cannot say enough about Gallatin River Guides! If you are looking for fishing, look no further!

While in Big Sky visited Gallatin River Guides for a half-day Fly Fishing trip. Extremely helpful,…read morepatient and great selection from head to toe in what our group of 5 needed for an outstanding memory! Price was right in line with what you'd expect and a great value. We had a blast, and everyone caught plenty of fish! Lindsay was our particular guide, a MT native, who went above and beyond.

We had a wonderful morning fishing the gallatin river! We were visiting from Florida and Calvin and…read moreJake were great guides. We had our two teenage boys with us and they were great with them making sure they knew what to do and made everything enjoyable. The owner jd is great and super kind and his dog hopper was probably my favorite part of the day

This was one of the worst customer service experiences I have ever had…read more I am a repeat customer, which made this experience even more shocking. We wanted to cancel our fly fishing trip because of bad weather (rain and snow), and the conditions were not what we had expected for a fishing trip. I called with more than 24 hours' notice, yet the owner insisted on charging a $500 cancellation fee. When I tried to have a respectful conversation and ask if there was any flexibility, especially as a returning customer, the owner became angry, started yelling, and actually told me to "suck it." I have never had a business owner speak to me that way. Having a strict cancellation policy is one thing. Treating customers with complete disrespect is another. The owner's behavior was rude, immature, and completely unprofessional. No customer deserves to be yelled at or insulted for asking a reasonable question. There are plenty of fly fishing outfitters that value their customers and know how to communicate professionally. Based on this experience, I CANNOT recommend this company and will never book with them again. Proceed with caution!!

Great location. The owner is very personable and a fine cook. Makes everyone feel at home. The…read morefishing guides are top notch. Great fishing rivers amid great scenery, first explored by Lewis and Clark. Well worth a visit.

Nine years ago, I made my first trip to Five Rivers Lodge. I chose the lodge in large-part because…read moreof the fantastic selection of fishing opportunities. I'm going back in June, which will be my 10th consecutive year staying at this lodge. My reasons for going back year-after-year are now numerous. The fishing is consistently beyond comparison - the guides are the best in Southwest Montana; the large, nicely appointed, double occupancy guest rooms are cleverly separated by a step down and partial height partition wall, which provides a nice separation between roommates; the food is superb - gourmet quality and plentiful; and Jay and Mary, the lodge owners, are the nicest, most charming hosts you could ever hope for! Five Rivers Lodge is operated as a well-oiled machine, catering to the guest's needs and special requirements - all of which combine to make a stay at Five Rivers Lodge a memorable, rewarding experience. It's no wonder that it is frequented by so many known fly fishing greats. I highly recommend this lodge!

What an absolutely beautiful experience it was staying at Elijah's! My little family and I had the…read morebest time waking up to the horses, and enjoying the peace and quiet that came with the property. We will be back! Thank you so much for the hospitality!

We originally booked 2 nights but like it so much we added two more. Our stay was quiet and very…read morecomfortable. We booked the small cabin with a queen bed and an extra rollout bed for our party of two adults and one 12 year old. We were happy to find some extra amenities available for us borrow including a fishing pole and tackle box. And a hot cup of coffee was always available. The owners were attentive and quite friendly but also let us keep to ourselves. Nearby attractions that we enjoyed include historic Nevada and Virginia City, Yellowstone, and fishing and rick hounding in the nearby mountains. We would book again. Great vacation!

Easy to get to only 4 mikes outside of town I was surprised how many camp sites were there for a…read morenominal fee. The sites have a picnic table,for ring and parking plus there a bathroom for each set of campsite. Everything was well maintained with plenty of parking along lake on a gravel road. Water was low but people were paddle boarding

The best guides on blue ribbon water led by the trout master Michael Stack. Mike cares about your…read moreexperience and will match the guide to your fishing style

This March will be my third early Spring fishing with Mike in Montana. I came into my first year…read morenever fly fishing before and as a tag along to my father in law, who had been fishing with Mike for 10 years prior. Mike took the time to help me learn how to cast and teach me how to read the water. He got me hooked and i will be forever grateful for that. After a day of fishing with Mike Stack, you will have made a friend for life and look forward to the next opportunity to fish, drink a beer or tell stories together. Here's to another great year!

Our experience with UCO was amazing!…read more We (my wife and I and another couple) did the half-day horseback ride and lunch one day. Timber and Hannah were outstanding wranglers. They provided excellent instruction and took us through varied terrain. Our horses were the best! After riding the open valley we ascended up a creek trail and had a nice lunch up high. A few days later we did a full-day of guided fishing on the Ruby. So glad we did! We learned so much from Isaac and Ben. Landed at least 10 apiece. Massive browns, a few rainbows and whitefish and man did they fight! Lost a few big ones too! These guys were such experts. They were great coaches and fine gentlemen. UCO is first class in our book!

From the owner: Upper Canyon Outfitters (UCO) is a family operated ranch located in the upper Ruby Valley. The Tate…read morefamily has been enjoying the Ruby Valley since our grandfather homesteaded in 1910. We pride ourselves in offering you western hospitality, breath taking scenery and first-class accommodations. You can pamper yourself by staying in our impressive lodge or in one of our cabins along the banks of the Ruby River. With our secluded location between the Gravelly, Snowcrest and Greenhorn Mountains we can offer mile after mile of world-class scenery, horseback riding adventures, exceptional fly fishing opportunities, native wildlife, hiking, history and homestead tours, and only 40 minutes from historic Virginia City and two hours from Yellowstone Park. We would like to share with you not only our ranch that sits at 6000 feet, lush forest, soaring peaks to 10,000 feet and breathtaking scenery, but also our commitment to quality by providing a truly unforgettable Montana experience