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Bitterroot River: Unfishable 5/24/2021 by
Cody Pinto
(5/24/2021)
The Bitterroot is completely blown out right now. Better check a different river, because this one is gone.
The Bitterroot is completely blown out right now. Better check a different river, because this one is gone.
Clark Fork River Fishing Report: 5/7/2021 by
Cody Pinto
(5/17/2021)
Clark Fork experiencing runoff. Hoping for better fishing here in a few weeks!
Clark Fork experiencing runoff. Hoping for better fishing here in a few weeks!
Good Trout Action on Southwest Montana Rivers by
Rick Grassett
(8/17/2014)
I hosted a group of friends and clients on a fly fishing trip at Crane Meadow Lodge (www.cranemeadow.addr.com) in Twin Bridges, MT last week. We fished the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson, Ruby and Madison Rivers, a couple of spring creeks and a high altitude alpine lake, either wading or floating, where we caught and released numerous brown, rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout.
I hosted a group of friends and clients on a fly fishing trip at Crane Meadow Lodge (www.cranemeadow.addr.com) in Twin Bridges, MT last week. We fished the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson, Ruby and Madison Rivers, a couple of spring creeks and a high altitude alpine lake, either wading or floating, where we caught and released numerous brown, rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout.
Good Trout Action on Beaverhead and Ruby Rivers by
Rick Grassett
(8/21/2013)
I was away on a family vacation during the week of 8/5. When I returned I hosted a group of 8 fly anglers at Crane Meadow Lodge in Twin Bridges, MT during the week of 8/12. This is an annual trip for me and was our 12th year at the lodge.
I was away on a family vacation during the week of 8/5. When I returned I hosted a group of 8 fly anglers at Crane Meadow Lodge in Twin Bridges, MT during the week of 8/12. This is an annual trip for me and was our 12th year at the lodge.
October fly fishing in Montana by
Brian McGeehan
(10/18/2012)
Montana October fishing is producing big browns!
Montana October fishing is producing big browns!
Good Trout Action in Southwest Montana by
Rick Grassett
(8/28/2011)
I hosted a group of fly anglers at Crane Meadow Lodge in Twin Bridges, MT last week. Nick Reding, Bob Reynolds, Howard Curtis, Jay Sandza and Bob Virgil, all from the St. Louis, MO area, Mike Perez and Dennis Kinley, from IN and I all met up at the lodge last Saturday and Sunday. We fished the Beaverhead, upper Big Hole and Ruby Rivers, a spring creek and a high mountain lake.
I hosted a group of fly anglers at Crane Meadow Lodge in Twin Bridges, MT last week. Nick Reding, Bob Reynolds, Howard Curtis, Jay Sandza and Bob Virgil, all from the St. Louis, MO area, Mike Perez and Dennis Kinley, from IN and I all met up at the lodge last Saturday and Sunday. We fished the Beaverhead, upper Big Hole and Ruby Rivers, a spring creek and a high mountain lake.
Montana fishing report by
Brian McGeehan
(3/22/2011)
Montana fishing is picking up as we head into early spring.
Montana fishing is picking up as we head into early spring.
Good Action on Beaverhead and Big Hole Rivers by
Rick Grassett
(9/04/2010)
I hosted a group of anglers for our annual trip to Crane Meadow Lodge in Twin Bridges, MT last week. I have been planning, organizing and hosting groups of anglers to fishing destinations in Montana, Belize, Venezuela and the Bahamas since 1998 and this was our 9th year at Crane Meadow Lodge.
I hosted a group of anglers for our annual trip to Crane Meadow Lodge in Twin Bridges, MT last week. I have been planning, organizing and hosting groups of anglers to fishing destinations in Montana, Belize, Venezuela and the Bahamas since 1998 and this was our 9th year at Crane Meadow Lodge.
Montana fishing is heating up! by
Brian McGeehan
(3/15/2010)
Montana fishing is heating up. The Lower Madison, Gallatin and spring creeks are best.
Montana fishing is heating up. The Lower Madison, Gallatin and spring creeks are best.
Crane Meadow Lodge, MT fishing is Hot by
Rick Grassett
(9/08/2009)
I traveled to Crane Meadow Lodge in Twin Bridges, MT on Weds, 8/27 to host a group of friends and clients on our annual trip to the lodge. Nick Reding, Jim Ewoldt and Howard Curtis, all from St. Louis, MO, Dennis Kinley, from NJ and Mike Perez, from Richmond, IN and I all met up in Bozeman on Weds afternoon and made the 1 ½ hour drive to the lodge.
I traveled to Crane Meadow Lodge in Twin Bridges, MT on Weds, 8/27 to host a group of friends and clients on our annual trip to the lodge. Nick Reding, Jim Ewoldt and Howard Curtis, all from St. Louis, MO, Dennis Kinley, from NJ and Mike Perez, from Richmond, IN and I all met up in Bozeman on Weds afternoon and made the 1 ½ hour drive to the lodge.
High water still rules in SW Montana by
William De Shaw
(6/24/2009)
Hi everyone, All of the freestone river are still blown out here in sw Montana. High water will last on the Jeff for another week or so. Should be some great fishing when they all start to clear up.
Hi everyone, All of the freestone river are still blown out here in sw Montana. High water will last on the Jeff for another week or so. Should be some great fishing when they all start to clear up.
Crane Meadow Lodge, Twin Bridges, MT Fishing Report for 9/13 through 9/19/2008 by
Rick Grassett
(9/22/2008)
I was in Twin Bridges, MT last week hosting a group of fly anglers at Crane Meadow Lodge (www.cranemeadow.com) on what was our 7th trip there. The timing was just right this year with the weather being perfect, frost on the ground or mid 30's in the morning, warming to the mid 70's with almost no humidity. Unlike several other years when water flow was an issue, we had plenty of water this year due to a good snow pack last winter and spring.
I was in Twin Bridges, MT last week hosting a group of fly anglers at Crane Meadow Lodge (www.cranemeadow.com) on what was our 7th trip there. The timing was just right this year with the weather being perfect, frost on the ground or mid 30's in the morning, warming to the mid 70's with almost no humidity. Unlike several other years when water flow was an issue, we had plenty of water this year due to a good snow pack last winter and spring.
Jefferson River fishing well by
William De Shaw
(7/15/2008)
Some great fishing to be had on the Jeff. I still have some great openings for July on the Jefferson River at our special price of $175. This includes Guide Service for 2 Anglers!!
Some great fishing to be had on the Jeff. I still have some great openings for July on the Jefferson River at our special price of $175. This includes Guide Service for 2 Anglers!!
Jefferson River dropping and clearing by
William De Shaw
(7/09/2008)
The Jeff will be some great fishing in July. The river is in the best shape in possibly 15 years.
The Jeff will be some great fishing in July. The river is in the best shape in possibly 15 years.
Late Fall Fly Fishing Gallatin and Jefferson Rivers by
William De Shaw
(12/11/2007)
Late October trips that I guided this Fall on the Gallatin and Jefferson rivers, here in SW Montana.
Late October trips that I guided this Fall on the Gallatin and Jefferson rivers, here in SW Montana.
Crane Meadow Lodge, Twin Bridges, MT Fishing Report for 8/18-24, 2007 by
Rick Grassett
(8/26/2007)
I traveled to Crane Meadow Lodge in Twin Bridges, MT this week for our annual fly fishing trip there. Nick Reding, Bob Harness, Bob Reynolds, Jim Ewoldt and Dick Callaway, all from St. Louis, MO and Bob Maddocks, from NM, all met up with Bill King and me, from Sarasota, in Bozeman on Saturday morning. After gathering our gear and an hour and a half drive to the lodge, we settled in for 5 days of fishing.
I traveled to Crane Meadow Lodge in Twin Bridges, MT this week for our annual fly fishing trip there. Nick Reding, Bob Harness, Bob Reynolds, Jim Ewoldt and Dick Callaway, all from St. Louis, MO and Bob Maddocks, from NM, all met up with Bill King and me, from Sarasota, in Bozeman on Saturday morning. After gathering our gear and an hour and a half drive to the lodge, we settled in for 5 days of fishing.
Crane Meadow Lodge Montana Fishing Report by
Rick Grassett
(9/24/2006)
I spent the last 10 days at Crane Meadow Lodge in Twin Bridges, MT. There is nothing like cool, mountain air at the end of a long, hot summer in Florida and cool mountain air is what we had.
I spent the last 10 days at Crane Meadow Lodge in Twin Bridges, MT. There is nothing like cool, mountain air at the end of a long, hot summer in Florida and cool mountain air is what we had.