The Lodge at Eagle Rock

Accommodations

Lodge Rooms

Season

April-October

Species

Rainbow & Brown Trout

Ideal for

All Anglers

Conservation

YDCCF Matching Funds

Fine Lodging on the Mighty Mo

The Missouri River has quickly become known in the fly fishing world as one of the most productive trout fisheries in North America. The Lodge at Eagle Rock is the first all-inclusive, full-service luxury fishing lodge on the Missouri River. In addition to some of the finest trout fishing in the world, guests at The Lodge at Eagle Rock will enjoy attentive service, gourmet meals, luxury accommodations, and personalized packages that pair them with professional outfitters and guides. Whether you want to pit your skills against the browns and rainbows of the Missouri, take a jet-boat ride to the “Land of the Giants,” wade-fish hoppers on Prickly Pear Creek or raft down the Dearborn, the Lodge at Eagle Rock is the one destination on the Missouri River that can put it all together for you.

Lodging Details
The Lodge at Eagle Rock is an impressive, newly renovated, 8,000 square-foot historic inn combining a magnificent setting, rustic elegance, and high-end amenities. The Lodge was designed using local, antique, and natural materials to provide a sense of history and harmony with the area. From the 100-year-old barn wood floors to the hammered copper back-splash behind the bar, to the river-rock fireplace in the Great Room, the Lodge feels like Montana. It is an ideal destination for large groups seeking a private lodge experience. Every room features two full beds, travertine-tiled bathrooms, flat-screen televisions, and wireless internet. The Lodge offers a full bar that is the perfect place to relax after a long day of fishing. After dinner, you can also relax in front of the river-rock fireplace or take advantage of the Lodge’s small business center with computers, satellite internet, printers, scanners, and fax.

Food and Beverages
The Lodge at Eagle Rock prepares the finest in Montana cuisine with mostly locally-raised meats and vegetables. The Lodge has a full kitchen and dining room where you will enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning. Streamside lunches include creative sandwiches, homemade pastries, fresh fruit, salads, and more. For dinner, the Lodge offers four-course gourmet fare from a classically trained chef.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center in Great Falls provides an ideal view of terrain similar to what the Corps of Discovery encountered along their portage of the Great Falls of the Missouri River. You can also visit the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art in Great Falls. This beautiful building with its ornate interior was originally built in 1895 and is designated as a National Historic Landmark. Great Falls was also the home of the famed cowboy artist Charlie Russell, whose original home and log studio are now part of the C.M. Russell Museum, one of our nation’s greatest collections of Western art.

Internet / Communications
There is Wi-Fi access at the lodge. Cell phones work in the area, but reception may be a little spotty near the lodge depending on your provider.

How To Get There
The Lodge at Eagle Rock is almost directly between the cities of Great Falls and Helena, Montana. Both cities have airports with commercial flights from Delta, United, Alaska, and Allegiant Airlines.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
Guests can either rent a car, or call on a local shuttle service to get themselves to / from the airport. Check-in time is after 4 PM on your arrival date, and check-out time is 10 AM on your departure date.

Documents Required
Montana fishing licenses are available at all area fly shops and sporting goods stores, or online by visiting the following website: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. You will need to present a valid driver’s license in order to purchase your fishing license.

Travel Arrangements
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Travel Tools
– Airline Ticketing
– Moon Phases
– Rent This Rod
– Trip Insurance and Emergency Evacuation
– Global Rescue Membership

General Information
The Missouri River below Holter Dam near the town of Craig, Montana is a classic “tailwater” fishery. Cool temperatures and steady water flows, combined with prolific insect life, provide an ideal environment for trophy trout. Because of these factors, the Missouri River has some of the highest fish counts of any trout stream in the country. For guests staying at the Lodge at Eagle Rock, the Missouri River will be your primary focus. That said, the outfitters and guides that work with the Lodge are also able to fish many of the Missouri River tributaries and other fisheries such as Prickly Pear Creek, Belt Creek, Blackfoot River, Dearborn River, Flat Creek, the Sun River, and others. Nearby Holter and Hauser Lakes are also popular spots. The “Land of the Giants” jet boat trip on the Missouri is a trip that is only offered by a few outfitters in the area, and one that can be arranged by the Lodge at Eagle Rock. If you already have a favorite guide on the Missouri River, chances are that we can arrange fishing with that guide.

MISSOURI RIVER SEASONS

March – April
If you enjoy solitude on the water, then this is the time to consider visiting the Missouri. With little pressure, aggressive trout will be predominately feeding on midges and blue-winged olives. If there are overcast skies you can almost count on rising fish for hours each day.

Late May – June
Since the Missouri is a tailwater, conditions are never as bad or as dirty as with other area rivers, and the food of choice for trout on the Missouri will be PMD mayflies and caddis. The mayflies will be out during the morning and into mid-day, with caddis mostly in the evenings.

July – August
The middle of the summer will provide great weather and great dry fly fishing. Tricos, caddis, and hoppers will bring fish to the top, with streamer fishing providing action for larger fish in the lower sections of the river. If you are looking for a great dry fly challenge, hit the river early in the morning for the trico hatch.

September – October
The fall season brings cooler fall temperatures and shorter days. However, this is one of the best months to fish the Missouri, with pseudocleons, blue-winged olives, and midges providing solid top-water action. Caddis and hoppers will also bring fish up, and don’t forget to try big, ugly streamers down low on the river towards Cascade.

Boats and Equipment
Most Lodge trips on the Missouri are done while float fishing from McKenzie drift boats and skiffs. Trips to the Land of the Giants section are done utilizing small jet boats. The guides may also utilize rubber rafts for some of the small rivers like the Sun and the Dearborn. The Lodge carries rental and demo gear available, and there are several fully-outfitted fly shops in the Craig area.

Package Rates
Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge.

2023 Pricing (based on double occupancy)
3 nights / 2 days = $2,400.00 per person
4 nights / 3 days = $3,200.00 per person
5 nights / 4 days = $4,000.00 per person
6 nights / 5 days = $4,800.00 per person
7 nights / 6 days = $5,600.00 per person

What’s Included:

Lodging
Guided fishing
All meals (cooler lunch while fishing)
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the lodge
Rods/reels, flies, and tackle provided by the guide
Waders and wading boots
Beer on guide trips
Guide pick up & drop off on each day of fishing
River shuttle fees for guide’s vehicle
Laundry service
Lodging taxes

What’s Not Included:

Airfare
Airport transportation (rent a car or can be arranged at an additional cost)
Fishing licenses
Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
Gratuities for lodge staff
Massages (can be arranged at an additional cost)
Surcharges for fishing Land of the Giants

Lodge at Eagle Rock (Craig, Montana)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking for all trip packages and reservations, and final payment if due 90 days prior to arrival. All trip cancellations must be received in writing, sent to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, LLC. For all cancellations outside of 60 days of scheduled arrival at the lodge, a full trip credit (minus a $100.00 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee) good to a rebooking within one year of original trip dates will be issued by the lodge. For cancellations or date changes 59 to 30 days from start of trip, a trip credit of 75% (minus a $100.00 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee) good to a rebooking within one year of original trip dates will be issued by the lodge. For cancellations inside of 30 days from start of trip, a trip credit of 50% (minus a $100.00 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee) good to a rebooking within one year of original trip dates will be issued by the lodge. In the case of cancellation by the client, both deposit and final payment may be transferred to another guest or angler for those same (original) dates if facilitated and arranged by the client. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages. Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance for this trip.

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Payment Terms For All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings
In order to lock in your trip reservation, we ask that you please remit payment at the time of receipt of invoice. For your convenience, Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a direct and secure ACH platform – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Note that all Yellow Dog invoices include a live link that takes you directly to the Yellow Dog ACH platform for fast and easy payment. For open and existing invoices with a remaining balance, payment reminders also include this easy link to the ACH page.

Other customary forms of payment that are accepted are checks or wire transfers. If you would like to pay in a different way or have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (888) 777-5060 or (406) 585-8667. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Beginning September 1st, 2020, Yellow Dog will apply a 3% convenience fee for all credit card transactions.

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures Standard Forms For Payment

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*Please contact us if you prefer or require a different payment option. Convenience fees may apply for other payment methods.

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“While the weather was cold, the time on the river was still very enjoyable. The lodge was a fantastic experience with excellent amenities, excellent rooms, excellent service, and excellent food – we couldn’t say enough good things about the lodge.” – Nathaniel L.
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“Excellent. The lodge, staff, and guides were awesome. Excellent fishing and weather.” – Steve B.
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“Exceeded our expectations in every single facet, no exaggeration. Fishing, lodging, people, food, absolutely loved it all.” – Jacob S.
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“Great! We’re coming back!” – Frank M.
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“It was great! Great location, great lodge, great fishing, fabulous food and a ton of fun. Would definitely recommend this Lodge.” – Jay M.