Fly Fishing Montana

Fly Fishing Montana: Experience some of the finest back-country fishing in the world. We do a variety of float trips in the Middle Fork and South Fork of the Flathead, the Blackfoot, and St. Mary's. We also organize multi-day float trips in the Bob Marshall. We wade high mountain steams, or take horses to different rivers or glacier lakes, where we simply experience solitude and pristine angling. Seldom-fished and remote, these rivers, streams and lakes, are surrounded by glacier-carved peaks. You can expect browns and rainbows to 10-12 lbs. Plus, native cutthroat. In fact, the state record cutt of 16 lbs. was taken in Glacier. Brookies to 6 lbs. Pike from 5 to 10 lbs. The combination of remote beauty, deluxe accommodations, exquisite cuisine, and terrific fishing, makes our Lodge a relaxing vacation or business getaway. Ask about our Flyfishing school.

Flyfishing Montana. The Lodge provides a variety of fly fishing outings, including float trips to several sections of the Flathead river, Blackfoot, and St. Mary's. Furthermore, we wade different sections of the Two Medicine River and some of the high mountain lakes in the area. We provide special float trips through the Bob Marshall, and horseback trail-fly fishing expeditions. The fly fishing School is also available for the inexperienced or experienced angler. There is always something to learn from every river. Come and experience the solitude and pristine fly fishing Glacier has to offer.

Spend a day drifting the magical Middle Fork of the Flathead River. These float trips are full of solitude, relaxation and pristine fly fishing The Middle Fork of the Flathead River punches its way through the mountains of northwest Montana. From its beginnings in the Great Bear Wilderness area, the Middle Fork offers a unique blend of scenery, wildlife and fishing in un-crowded and pristine surroundings. From Bear Creek, where the river leaves the Great Bear 45 miles downstream, to Blankenship Bridge, the river separates Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Cutthroat, Rainbows, and Bull trout are common to catch in these rivers.

The floats will take you on a number of different sections of the river in McKenzie style drift boats or float boats. This style of fishing will allow you to cast over water which is not accessible through wade-in fishing. Your trip will also include a streamside lunch. We can also arrange for trips to the other major rivers in the area such as the Gallatin, Madison and Bighorn.

Fly Fishing Montana - Visit "Montana's Premier Wilderness Experience". Lodge, cabins, flyfishing, trail rides, fine dining, and more. Built in 1906 by the Great Northern Railway, our Lodge is a historical landmark and a delightful place to experience the incredible spirit of Montana. We are located on the Continental Divide at the top of Marias Pass, the lowest route across the Divide in the United States. We overlook Glacier National Park, and border the famous Lewis and Clark National Forest and the Bob Marshall.

Head to the high country and experience Glacier National Park and its surroundings in a way you would never imagine; majestic views, streams, wildlife, culture, and more. We have some of the most breathtaking trails in Montana. Our horses are trained and experienced on these remote trails. Cattle drives, multi-day trips in the mountains, or a few hours on the horses, are a specialty here at Summit. Ask about overnight trips in the mountains.

Taste of Montana! Experience some of the most exquisite cuisine in Montana. Our chefs blend local traditional flavors, contemporary cuisine, and utilize the highest quality organic ingredients to formulate tasty menus that include Montana raised bison, beef, glacier trout, and more. Dine in a beautiful, spacious dining room with a breathtaking view of mother nature's abundance. It isn't an odd sight to see bear, elk, moose, deer all from the dining room window.

The Lodge is located about 10 miles West of East Glacier Park. We are nestled within the nexus of The Glacier National Park, The Lewis and Clark National Forest, the Flathead National Forest, and the Blackfeet Reservation. The Reservation has several trophy trout lakes located within a 30-mile radius of the lodge. Duck, Mitten, Hope, are just some lakes that are world-class fishing lakes, making this unique location one of the best in the world. Our contract and trained guides are experienced, professional, Blackfeet local fly fishermen who will make your trip a memorable experience. You are required to be a Blackfeet Indian to guide in this reservation.

The lodge itself was built initially as a train station in 1906. The Lodge opened as an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Lodge in 1996, offering many of the same activities for it's guests that are offered today. The main lodge has been remodeled over the years, yet it still retains the character and charm of historic beginning. The main lodge contains incredible Glacier Park mountain views and the ambience has a vast space. The second floor contains a relaxing area to play pool, watch a movie, tie some flies, or simply to have a cocktail or cigar.

The Lodge has several comfortable rustic cabins; some of the cabins have 1 or 2 bedrooms. Most of them have two queen beds, a private bath, and charming furnishings. They have all the amenities that you will need. The cabins also have a small front porch with mountain views, a site that you must not overlook as you may see elk, moose or some of our friendly bears! Each cabin offers a quiet and private respite from the work-a-day world.

Our season begins late April each year when fishing is at its best. We wet fly fish this popular time of the year where we bring large rainbows ranging from 4-15 lbs. The climate can be cold but fishing is always exceptional. In the Summer, it is time to dry fly fish with hatches including caddis, mayfly, midge, and damsels in abundance. Hopper fishing is also abundant in July though September. Horseback trips to a remote mountain top lake are a Summer specialty.

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These angling trips are designed for both beginning and advanced anglers and all those in between. Personalized instruction is a major part of our program.

We do float trips to the Middle Fork and the South Fork of the Flathead River, both renowned for their abundance of the native Westslope cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and recently, bull trout. So let us be a part of your next Montana fishing vacation.