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Private Water & Spring Creeks

No pressure. Spring-fed clarity. Technical sight-fishing on water most anglers only dream about — including 4.5 miles of exclusive spring creek at Spring Creek Lodge.

Spring Creek Lodge

No Pressure, Private Water

Mid-May through mid-June is our specialty for private spring creek fishing. During this time, many freestone rivers in the Yellowstone Basin are affected by snowmelt runoff. Our private spring creeks are spring-fed and are not subject to the off-color conditions common during runoff across much of southern Montana.

At the ranch, we are fortunate to have a spring-fed creek that offers approximately a half mile of outstanding trout water. This creek remains clear, cold, and consistent throughout the spring and early summer and provides what many anglers consider classic Montana spring creek fishing.

Our private spring creek program also includes access to several additional spring-fed waters. These creeks are part of our No Tellum program and receive very little fishing pressure. The focus here is on quiet water, careful presentations, and rewarding fishing rather than numbers.

4.5 mi
Private Spring Creek
Spring-Fed
Clear During Runoff
Wade
Sight-Fishing Focus
No Tellum
Private Access Program
On the Water

Private Spring Creeks in Frame

Trout caught on a spring creek
Trophy spring creek fish
Spring creek fly fishing
Technical water
Private spring creek setting
Exclusive access
Hellroaring Creek fishing
Clear mountain water
Casting on a Montana spring creek
Sight fishing
Additional Private Water

Paradise Valley & Ranch Ponds

Paradise Valley Spring Creeks

We have access to several private spring creeks in Paradise Valley, including DePuy's, Armstrong's, and Nelson's creeks. These waters limit daily angler numbers and require a rod fee. Challenging fishing that rewards patience and accuracy. Book early — availability is limited during summer months.

Private Ranch Ponds

Access to several private ranch ponds and small lakes in the area. Stocked with a variety of trout species, some growing quite large. Streamer fishing, nymphing, and dry fly opportunities. Well suited for technique work, a quieter pace, or introducing newer anglers to fly fishing.

Why Fish Private Water

Private waters offer quieter, more focused, less pressured fishing. A great option during runoff when freestone rivers are high. The consistent flows and clarity of spring-fed water maintain productive fishing when other waters are less predictable. Often the highlight of a multi-day trip.
Other Waters to Visit

Explore More Rivers

Yellowstone River →

Montana's longest undammed river. Big water, big fish, big sky. The quintessential drift boat experience.

Smaller Rivers →

East & West Rosebud Creeks, Rock Creek, and Red Lodge Creek. Intimate walk-and-wade fishing at its finest.

Stillwater River →

Crystal-clear freestone from the Beartooth Mountains. Both float and wade options with exceptional dry fly water.
"The spring creek day was the most technical and rewarding fishing of my life. Sight-casting to rising trout on glass-clear water — every presentation had to be perfect. When I finally fooled a 19-inch brown on a size 20 BWO, I think I shouted loud enough for the whole valley to hear."
— Returning Guest

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