Map of the Smith River float. We put in at Camp Baker (at the bottom of the map) and float north for 59 river miles in 5 days to the take-out at Eden Bridge (top left of map).
Our gear-boaters float ahead of the guide boats and set up camp each day. Guide boats arrive in to camp in time for appetizers and refreshments, followed by a delicious dinner prepared by our staff. After dinner, guests often enjoy more walk-wade fishing along the banks, a hike in the woods, a campfire, and relaxing under the stars.
Fly Fishing in the Time of Covid-19 Tennessee Williams, in his play Night of the Iguana, broke down life into two levels: the Realistic and the Fantastic. Make no mistake for better or for worse, in 2020 we are living in the realm of the Fantastic. We are extremely lucky and grateful that we escaped the […]
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The View from the Kitchen by Chef Linda Foy The Colors of Spring Spring in southwest Montana. The season when grey and brown burst into a vivid paint wheel of fluorescent hues. The scent of lilac wafts through the air, mingling with the aroma of newly spread fertilizer. Calves lounge in the greening grass, newly-returned […]
Continue reading "The Colors of Spring In Southwest Montana" »Orvis announced the winners of their 2020 Orvis-Endorsed Awards. Healing Waters Lodge won the 2020 Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year. Read all about it: https://news.orvis.com/fly-fishing/meet-the-winners-of-the-2020-orvis-endorsed-awards Thank you Orvis! We are thrilled for the recognition of the hard work and dedication that our fly fishing guides and hospitality staff bring to our guests at Healing […]
Continue reading "Healing Waters Lodge – 2020 Orvis Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year" »An Ode to Housekeepers and Fly Fishing Guides Healing Waters Lodge is honored to be a finalist for the 2020 Orvis Fly Fishing Lodge of the Year award. Being nominated two years in a row is really a tribute to all the people that are committed to making Healing Waters Lodge a special place […]
Continue reading "Fly Fishing in Southwest Montana" »Healing Waters Lodge was the runner up for the 2019 Orvis Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge of the Year. We were thrilled for the Orvis recognition and validation that our guests appreciate our efforts in providing them with the best hospitality, clean accommodations, great food, and exceptional fly fishing guides and fly fishing opportunities in southwest […]
Continue reading "Fly Fishing in Southwest Montana" »Great Deal for Fish Like a Guide, But, Live Like a Client: Fly Fishing School: Think of it as immersion therapy into the world of fly fishing, any skill level can be accommodated, from beginners to technical fly fishers. $3350 per person includes 6 nights lodging, all meals at the lodge, 5 days combination (brief) […]
Continue reading "Fly Fishing in Southwest Montana" »Orvis Charleston: January 25th, at 12:30: Interested in fly fishing Montana? Show up at Orvis Charleston, Saturday, January 25th at 12:30, to meet Mike Geary, owner of Healing Waters Lodge in southwest Montana and Lewis & Clark Expeditions, the largest commercial outfitter on Montana’s Smith River, offering 5 day/4 night fly fishing float trips down […]
Continue reading "Fly Fishing in Southwest Montana" »Healing Waters Lodge presents: Fish Like a Guide, But, Live Like a Client 2020 Fly Fishing Schools April 26 through May 1: Considered Graduate school for anglers with more experience with the emphasis of honing your skills. Think of it as immersion therapy. $3350 per person includes six nights and five days lodging, all meals, […]
Continue reading "Fly Fishing in Southwest Montana" »Fly Fishing Predictions in 2020 and Beyond We will have average to above average snowpack providing Montana’s Rivers and Trout a healthy supply of water for 2020. Here is this weeks forecast from a group called Arctic Oscillation and Polar Vortex Forecasts: This week the predicted pattern across North American is troughing/negative pressure/geopotenial height anomalies […]
Continue reading "Fly Fishing in Southwest Montana – NewsLetter 2020" »The holiday season is fast approaching and so is our 2020 fly fishing season. What better gift than a fly fishing vacation with the best southwest Montana has to offer, Healing Waters Lodge and Lewis & Clark Expeditions: Smith River float trips. Reservations available now. Here are some things you should know about us for […]
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