Diamond ArrowCarbondale, Colorado
“Great property. Hooked into a good number of 16-18in Browns and Rainbows in the riffles. Great property, landowner was friendly and helpful.”

This property is “request to book”. See below for more details.
Only a short drive from Bozeman and Billings, Montana, this property features 0.5 miles of access to Blue Ribbon fly fishing water on The Boulder River.
The fishing is characterized by fast runs and deep pools in the clear, cool, aquarium-like water. Rainbow and brown trout and whitefish are all commonly caught on dry flies to hoppers, streamers, nymphs and more. Most fish average 12-18″ in length but significantly larger fish do exist in this part of the river below Natural Bridge Falls. The Boulder River also maintains solid hatches of baetis, caddis, stones, PMD’s and terrestrials in that order throughout the summer giving an angler opportunity to match the hatch with emergers and dries. Fishing on the Boulder River ranges from good to spectacular.
The property also has 3 ponds which in previous years had fish swim up the spring creek. While great for learning, these ponds are not stocked but are available to guests. When you need a break from fishing you can check out the bald eagles nesting on the property, the variety of bird and duck species (25+ documented species occupy the property and its ponds), and most importantly the migrating Sandhill Cranes!
Want to make a long weekend or week out of it? Camping is permitted here.
Please note, Under the Montana Stream Access Law, the public may use rivers and streams for recreational purposes up to the ordinary high-water mark. Although unlikely, you could potentially see other anglers while on this property. RareWaters mission is to spread the power of the outdoors and the inspiration to conserve it. To that end, we try our best to find properties that are away from the crowds for a serene fishing experience.
Although we typically get your booking approved within a few hours, please allow up to 1 business day for booking confirmations.
Due to livestock and other concerns, dogs and other pets are NOT permitted on this property.
Camping prices are per vehicle/per day. Camping is dispersed camping. Please practice “leave no trace” principles and pack out all trash. You will need to supply your own water. Bear spray is recommended. Montana law requires a locking cooler or bear-proof food storage.
Request to book: When you select your dates and hit the “book now” button you are sending in a request to book, please note this is not a confirmed booking. If it is available, we will accept your booking/payment and send a confirmation email. If it is not available, we will inform you via email.
Check out the resources below to help you prepare for your upcoming trip and ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information for a stellar day on the water.
Most of our properties are ranches, so expect to walk through hayfields, cow fields, or even hop a few fences. These are not "groomed" properties. They can be rugged and wild and we believe that is part of the adventure with RareWaters! If you have specific questions or concerns, please reach out in advance of booking a trip!
Thursday
12/7/2023
43℉ / 36℉
Friday
12/8/2023
36℉ / 26℉
Saturday
12/9/2023
32℉ / 20℉
Sunday
12/10/2023
39℉ / 25℉
Monday
12/11/2023
34℉ / 29℉
Bryan Pearman
July 17, 2023 at 5:06 pmI live in Bozeman and am always looking for new day tripping experiences where I can drop a line. Montana Meadows Ranch did not disappoint. I had the entire stretch of river to myself on a Sunday. The owner of the property came out to meet me around lunchtime to show me his favorite places to fish. He was very friendly. My wife met me for a picnic lunch on the property and then got to enjoy the beautiful Absaroka Wilderness area just south of Montana Meadows Ranch. The directions provided by Rare Waters were easy to follow. The entire experience from booking to fishing was a pleasure.
Helpful Review 3John Morris
September 21, 2022 at 2:44 pmBeautiful property. Many good pools and riffles for catching fish. Dry dropper worked well. Great opportunity to fish the lower Boulder. Will book again when I’m back in Montana!
Helpful Review 4Patty Miller
August 7, 2022 at 7:50 pmBeautiful property with super friendly and helpful landowners.
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