Madison Valley Ranch

The Madison River is often considered the greatest trout river in the world and there are over 140 miles of densely populated waters at your fingertips. If that wasn’t enough, take a short drive and you can be fishing on the Yellowstone, Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby or Gallatin rivers.  With the new and improved Madison River Lodge opened in 2021 guests can be sure of a wonderful holiday here. 

Fishing for wild brown trout on the incomparable Madison River

Daily float or wade trips with experienced, professional guides keep experts challenged, while providing guidance and enthusiasm to novices – getting them “hooked!”

With their backgrounds in teaching, instruction and wildlife biology, you’ll enjoy enriching days fishing for wild trout or just talking with your new best friend guide. Don’t be surprised to find yourself putting your rod down to take in all there is to see on the rivers: snow peaked mountains, ever changing flow of the river, and the abundant wildlife.

After dinner hit the hatch on Jack Creek, or walk down the path for more wild trout on the channels of the Madison River.

Spectacular views from your porch

Enjoy evenings at the ranch where trout tales and camaraderie abound – not to mention great food. A gourmet four course dinner with appetisers and drinks will tempt you away from your own porch with its spectacular views. 

All 14 rooms have their own outside entrance, covered front porch, private bath and very comfortable double and queen size beds.

Various gathering areas, from the Great Room to game rooms to broad porches, provide a relaxing environment to catch up with friends, check emails using Wi-Fi or the house computer or watch HD satellite TV. If you are looking for the ideal location for a serious trout fishing trip or a family trip then Madison Valley Ranch is perfect.

Thank you for giving me and my son-in-laws such a memorable and wonderful experience at the Ranch. Our stay was flawless, you have thought of everything. As for the fishing, it couldn’t have been any better as our numerous pictures prove. One major highlight was Montana itself and the awesome scenery we were exposed to on the Madison and Yellowstone Rivers. – L.W. US

Speaking as a “non-fisher women” married to an “obsessed fisherman”, the Madison Valley Ranch is the place to go to satisfy both our needs. He truly had an extraordinary fishing experience. I was more than pleasantly surprised at how beautiful and inviting the accommodations were. On top of that, I actually felt “pampered” by your hospitality and desire to please our every whim, not to mention the exquisite culinary delights. I really enjoyed our float trips down the Madison; my husband has the MVR to thank for making me an official convert! – K.D. US

On the banks of the Madison River

The Madison Valley Ranch is located on the banks of the “Channels” section of the world famous Madison River, three miles outside the quintessential fly fishing town of Ennis. Centrally located in the heart of southwestern Montana it provides excellent access to a variety of blue ribbon wild trout fisheries.