Friendly and convivial atmosphere amidst the luxury of a beautifully-maintained historic ranch. Guests are made to feel part of the Ranch family during stay. The majority of each season's guests are return visitors. The staff prides itself on providing highly-attentive, professional service in a relaxed and friendly manner. The Ranch is featured in "The World's Great Luxury Fishing Resorts" and was named the Orvis "Lodge of the Year" in 1996.
Capacity:
20
Open:
Mid-June to mid-September.
Altitude:
6700
feet
Location:
Firehole Ranch is located on the shores of Hebgen Lake in West Yellowstone, Montana. The west entrance of Yellowstone Park is sixteen miles to the east and the Gallatin National Forest borders the 660 acre ranch property.
An Orvis Endorsed Fishing Lodge, and the Orvis "Lodge of the Year" in 1996, the Ranch offers guided fly fishing on several scenic and world-renowned blue-ribbon trout rivers: the Henry's Fork of the Snake River, the Gallatin, the Madison, the Yellowstone, and the Firehole, among others. Anglers will pursue three varieties of cutthroat trout, browns, rainbows, brook trout, grayling, and whitefish.
Waters:
This region of Montana contains the headwaters of world-famous rivers, tail-water fisheries, backcountry streams, and high mountain lakes. Late June sees the storied green drake hatch on the Henrys Fork. In July, the legendary giant salmon fly hatch occurs on the Madison. The diversity and intensity of insect activity on several blue-ribbon waters, guarantee guests excellent fishing during their stay.
This diversity also means that guests can choose the flavor of their angling: backcountry sight-fishing for credulous native cutthroats, horse-back riding to mountain lakes for rainbows, or spring creek dry-fly fishing: these are all nearby and will satisfy every kind of angler.
Equipment:
The Ranch maintains an Orvis fly shop with a selection of rods, waders, boots, flies and other essential gear. Anglers can also rent rods, waders, and boots. The Ranch provides pontoon boats or float tubes for stillwater fishing.
Guide Staff:
Head guide Jim Berkenfield leads a hand-picked team of guides at the top of their profession, including the only full-time female guide in Southwest Montana. Also on staff is Montana legend, George Kelly, who wrote the book on fishing the Bighorn River. Ranch guides know area waters intimately and hand-tie the flies you will use. They offer an educative and satisfying angling experience to both the novice and expert.
Reservations:
406-646-7294
Rates:
Rates include everything except guided fishing.
Single cabin-$440 to $490 a night per person Double cabin-$340.00 to 390 a night per person Family cabin-$320 a night per person
Minimum
Stay:
4 days
Deposit:
A 50% deposit is required within 14 days of booking to confirm your reservation.
Payment:
Visa, Mastercard, travelers check, personal check, and cash.
Transportation:
A majority of guests fly into the West Yellowstone Airport and are picked up by the Ranchs complimentary shuttle service. Guests also fly into Bozeman, a two hour drive from the Ranch.
Fishing
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Lodging:
Guests stay in ten rustic, handsomely furnished log cabins nestled against the pines of the Gallatin National Forest. The front porches look out on the blue waters of Hegben Lake and the Madison Range on the horizon. The cabins have sitting rooms with sofa and chairs, as well as fireplaces or wood stoves in which fires are built during the day for guests to light in the evening. There is a housekeeping and turn-down service.
Food/Dining:
The kitchen at Firehole Ranch is headed by Chef Bruno Georgeton, and his wife, Kris, also a Chef. They prepare gourmet cuisine in a range of styles, often offering both wild game and seafood. In the sunset hour before dinner, guests gather on the lodge deck for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
On Wednesdays, the Ranch stages a grand outdoor barbeque featuring grilled steak and salmon and live traditional western folk music.
Memberships:
Firehole Ranch is an Orvis Endorsed Lodge.
Region/Customs:
The world-famous fishing of this region is rivaled by its beauty. Yellowstone, the first national park, is filled with breathtaking scenery, geysers, waterfalls, and wildlife.
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