Short Description:
Our guests enjoy what is in our opinion the "last best" place
in the lower 48. We are situated deep in the heart of the
Cabinet Mountains in the beautiful Bull Lake valley. The guest ranch encompasses 700 acres and more than 2 miles of private blue ribbon water on the lower Kootenai's largest tributary. A spring fed creek and almost a mile of Bull Lake frontage round out the ranch and ensure a wide variety of fly fishing experiences.
Category:
Ranch OTHER
Full Address:
1604 Hwy 2 East (PO Box 775) Corner Hwys 2 & 56,
Troy,
Montana,
United States,
59935
Geographical Area:
USA - North West
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Destination:
Kootenail River Outfitters
Email Address:
Reservation:
406-295-9444
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FULL DESCRIPTION OF LISTING
we are surrounded by millions of acres of National Forest, stunning views of both the 95,000 acre
Cabinet Mountain Wilderness on one side, and 130,000 acres of the Scotchman Peaks remote / roadless area "out our back door" and you can be assured that your stay with us will be one of enjoyment and peaceful relaxation.
The Cabinet Mountains are some of the most spectacular and least traveled / populated in the US . Stretching 150 miles from the northern end of the Bitterroots to the Canadian border. Within this range you will find millions of acres of remote solitude.
Countless high mountain lakes, 1000's of miles of streams, waterfalls, old growth forest, towering peaks, and rock walls are what make up this area.
When not fly fishing, or in the off season, guest may also enjoy hiking, mountain biking, nature watching, or x-country skiing on miles of maintained roads and trails on the ranch. Canoeists and Kayakers also have miles of unspoiled water to explore. There are several picnic shelters, primitive camp sites, and an out cabin located on the ranch too. Each one offering a unique and spectacular view. 100's of miles of forest roads and trails continue into the wilderness where the ranch ends.
Wildlife abounds here. Deer and Elk visit the ranch with regularity. In fact it is common to be greeted in the morning / evening to many grazing deer and the occasional elk. Moose, Grizzlies, Black Bear, Sheep, Goats, Wolves, Badgers, and Cougar are more elusive and tend to move into the higher country as the weather warms.
Bird lovers will enjoy many species that are seldom seen in other habitats in which they once thrived. Bald Eagles nest on the ranch. Roughed Grouse are plentiful. For several weeks each spring the woods resound with the thumping of the eager males trying to "out drum" each other in the hopes of attracting a mate. Also Hawks, Kingfishers, Merlins, Kestrels, and Pileated Woodpeckers, just to name a few. Of course waterfowl are also abundant. From the more common Geese and Mallards to Buffleheads, Coots, Goldeneyes, Canvasbacks, Mergansers and the occasional Loon. Bring your camera and a good set of binoculars!
LISTING DETAILS
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Accomodations:
Guests of the ranch will stay in one of 3 hand hewn log and cedar modern guest houses. All are spacious and privately situated on the water with gorgeous views of the high peaks and the creek. Full size covered decks on each provide comfortable relaxation in a stunningly beautiful environment. All have fully equipped kitchens, full bath, wood and /or propane stoves, propane heaters, power, phone, gas grills etc...in short everything that you will need for your stay with us. Just bring food and personal items.
All of the guest houses sleep 2 to 5 comfortably with a queen size bedroom and either a queen or, 2 or 3 twin beds in the loft. Each has roughly 900 sq feet on the main floor plus the loft.
During the peak of the fly fishing season (7/1 - 10/1) our houses are generally reserved for those that will be fly fishing or with us. We are happy to rent them in the off season for other activities
Dining:
First off each days fishing includes food while you're out. Lunch or supper, it just depends on what time we're on the water. We've never had any one get off the water hungry! Breakfast can either be made in your guest house or had in town. There is a great home cooked meal place 2 minutes from the fly shop.
For dinner it just really depends on the person. Some folks have had enough while fishing all day and just end the evening with a light snack. Others look forward to a steak on the grill while listening to the creek go by and coyotes howling in the distance. It's up to you. So unless you're totally averse to cooking, food is easy and we've never found it to be a problem for any one.
The small and friendly town of Troy (Pop. 965) is 20 minutes away and offers all of amenities that one could need. Groceries (open 6am till 12 am ), Gas (24 hrs), Restaurants, Taverns.
Entertainment:
Taverns in teh twon of Troy
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AirStrip at Ranch:
No
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Months Open:
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September
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Price Range per Night:
$0.00-$99.00, $100.00-$150.00
(Prices in US dollars - use currency converter below to see the price in a different currency)
