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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.
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.
Monday
5/29/2023
69℉ / 47℉
Tuesday
5/30/2023
69℉ / 49℉
Wednesday
5/31/2023
72℉ / 49℉
Thursday
6/1/2023
67℉ / 50℉
Friday
6/2/2023
64℉ / 52℉
John 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 3Patty Miller
August 7, 2022 at 7:50 pmBeautiful property with super friendly and helpful landowners.
Helpful Review 5Sam Pond
August 4, 2022 at 6:15 pmMy day on a beautiful stretch of the Boulder on Montana Meadows Ranch was excellent. Plenty of fish, beautiful setting and the bonus… I pretty had the whole stretch to myself.
Adrienne and Rarewaters made the process so easy with plenty of help on directions. He even checked in with the owner about flies and whether bear spray was needed.
Can’t wait to get back!