Knowledge is Good “Knowledge is Good” Faber College, from the 1978 movie, Animal House Now that we have paid tribute to higher education, we remind all anglers that regardless of your skill level, we are offering two “Fish Like a Guide, But, Live Like a Client” fly fishing schools in April. This package includes six nights […]
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Healing Waters Lodge is located in southwest Montana and Lewis & Clark Expeditions fly fishing the coveted Smith River on five day/four night float trips; where you will find everything you’ll need to make your fly-fishing vacation memorable.
- Great location with world class float-fishing trips on blue-ribbon rivers such as the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson, Madison and of course the Smith River trips.
- Wade fishing on spring creeks and small meadow streams that meander through some of the most beautiful private ranches in the Rocky Mountains.
- Smith River float and fish for 59 river miles through limestone canyons.
- Veteran fly fishing guides with the knowledge and experience to put you on to the best fishing opportunities available; techniques to help elevate your fly fishing skills, and a love for Montana and the sport of fly fishing.
- Lodging that surrounds you in the comfort and charm that is southwest Montana hospitality. Clean and comfortable rooms each with a unique character.
- Smith River gear boat staff and guides do all the work and all you have to do is fish and enjoy your surroundings.
- Wholesome, flavorful and delicious food prepared fresh daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Our commitment to our Guests to provide the best possible service and everything necessary to make your angling vacation fun and relaxing as possible.
Fly Fishing School – April 14-19 and April 23-29
Fly Fishing Schools: April 14-19 and April 23-29 Great package price includes 6 nights lodging and all meals, 5 days of classroom instruction and guided fly fishing on local waters. The school is designed for anyone with the desire to improve their fly fishing knowledge, skills and ability, increase opportunities for catching fish, elevate the fun-factor in a […]
Continue reading "Fly Fishing School – April 14-19 and April 23-29" »Nuances of Fly Fishing School – April 14-19 and 23-29
Fly Fishing Schools: April 14-19 and April 23-29 Great package price includes 6 nights lodging and all meals, 5 days of classroom instruction and guided fly fishing on local waters. The school is designed for anyone with the desire to improve their fly fishing knowledge, skills and ability, increase opportunities for catching fish, elevate the fun-factor in a […]
Continue reading "Nuances of Fly Fishing School – April 14-19 and 23-29" »Naughty or Nice? Santa’s call not ours! We just want to take you fly fishing!
A 2017 fly fishing trip to Healing Waters Lodge or a 5 day float trip down the coveted Smith River would make a great gift. Our lodge can accommodate up to 18 people and a Smith River float trip can accommodate up to 8 clients. The Lodge is open from April 1 to the end of […]
Continue reading "Naughty or Nice? Santa’s call not ours! We just want to take you fly fishing!" »It’s About the Guide – Movie Intro
It’s About the Guide Kadi de Rakoff (standing) and guide, Bill Denruyter This fall, my friend and fellow fisherman, Arkadi de Rakoff (Kadi) spent two weeks filming Healing Waters Lodge, our guides and the rivers we fish in Montana. There isn’t anything ambivalent about the landscape of Montana, it overwhelms the senses with something raw, […]
Continue reading "It’s About the Guide – Movie Intro" »What a difference a week makes!
Just arrived to Healing Waters Lodge are six soldiers sent to us from Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing for a week’s stay at the lodge. Gentlemen from the Weiland Build group and their clients are also here and sponsoring the soldiers. We also have a couple of special volunteers that help us with every aspect of making […]
Continue reading "What a difference a week makes!" »Happy Birthday to Mike Geary, Fly Fishing Outfitter and Life Coach
Mike is celebrating his Medicare Eligible birthday today. Needless to say, it is a very exciting time here in the magnificent Ruby valley. Even on his birthday, Mike is working the phone booking a couple of Smith River trips and two more groups who want to book the entire lodge for a weeks stay in 2017. You are […]
Continue reading "Happy Birthday to Mike Geary, Fly Fishing Outfitter and Life Coach" »Fall season in the Ruby Valley in Southwest Montana
Gorgeous photo looking eastward in the magnificent Ruby valley taken by recent guest, Anne Ruttle of RuttleWild. Anne and her husband, Paul, fished all types of weather here this past week.
Continue reading "Fall season in the Ruby Valley in Southwest Montana" »Kyle from Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing on the Ruby River
Healing Waters Lodge and Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF) shared a great week at the lodge in July. Here is Kyle, enjoying a day on the Ruby River, with his guide, Mike Geary. We host PHWFF (a non-profit) 2 trips down the Smith River and multiple visits to Healing Waters Lodge each year. Easily, the most […]
Continue reading "Kyle from Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing on the Ruby River" »Fly Fishing in Southwest Montana with Healing Waters Lodge
Healing Waters Lodge is located in the beautiful Ruby valley in southwest Montana. We call the Tobacco Root Mountains and Ruby Range our neighbors and provide us with water for some of the best fisheries to be found in this area. Our experienced guides can provide quick and easy access to the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson, and Ruby […]
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