Email this Lodge to a Friend

Located in the heart of an 8,000-acre ranch on the Ruby River, just outside the town of Twin Bridges in Southwestern Montana, Crane Meadow’s exceptional private water program and homestyle hospitality make it among our top picks for serious anglers who like to put in long, productive days on the water.  In addition to the ranch’s twelve miles of private access to the Ruby River, Leonard Spring Creek, and Mill Creek, Crane Meadow has exclusive leases with more than a dozen local landowners, enabling access to seldom fished reaches of the Beaverhead, upper Ruby, and countless other sneaky spots. The lodge’s unmatched public water program allows anglers to float the Jefferson, Big Hole, and Beaverhead or wade-fish Proposal and Poindexter sloughs. Many anglers visiting Crane will elect to float one of the nearby rivers for the first half of the day and wade-fish the ranch’s private water in the evening.  Crane Meadow Lodge features four private cabins complete with queen beds, separate living areas, and screened porches. The main lodge sports a relaxing western atmosphere with a comfortable living area, fireplace, spacious dining room, and complimentary bar. The dinner menu features local specialties with an emphasis on wild game. Breakfasts are continental. For those who long for quality guides, warm hospitality, and the uncrowded dry fly waters of yesteryear, this is the place.

---

---

Crane Meadow Lodge Travel:
The lodge is located just outside of Twin Bridges Montana.  If you are flying it is best to fly in and out of Butte or Bozeman MT.  The lodge can arrange for a round trip shuttle service for a cost of roughly $300.  Afternoon and early evening arrivals are encouraged. Please forward a copy of your flight information to us so we can arrange for your shuttle if needed.  Directions to Crane Meadow Lodge: From Twin Bridges Go out of Twin Bridges on HWY 287 about 1 mile and turn right on Seyler Ln.  It is the first right out of town.  Follow Seyler for approx 2 miles, cross the river and turn left under the arch with the Crane overhead.  You will then see the lodge ahead.

Crane Meadow Lodge Fishing:
Located in the heart of an 8,000-acre ranch on the Ruby River, just outside the town of Twin Bridges in Southwestern Montana, Crane Meadow’s exceptional private water program and home style hospitality make it among our top picks for serious anglers who like to put in long, productive days on the water.  In addition to the ranch’s twelve miles of private access to the Ruby River, Leonard Spring Creek, and Mill Creek, Crane Meadow has exclusive leases with more than a dozen local landowners, enabling access to seldom fished reaches of the Beaverhead, upper Ruby, and countless other sneaky spots. The lodge’s unmatched public water program allows anglers to float the Jefferson, Big Hole, and Beaverhead or wade-fish Proposal and Poindexter sloughs. Many anglers visiting Crane will elect to float one of the nearby rivers for the first half of the day and wade-fish the ranch’s private water in the evening

Crane Meadow Lodge Accommodations:
Crane Meadow Lodge features four private cabins complete with queen beds, separate living areas, and screened porches. The main lodge sports a relaxing western atmosphere with a comfortable living area, fireplace, spacious dining room, and complimentary bar. The dinner menu features local specialties with an emphasis on wild game. Breakfasts are continental.

Crane Meadow Lodge Climate:Temperatures typically range from the mid 50’s to the mid 90’s.  In the summer it is usually quite warm during the day and cool in the evening.  However, it is important for guests to be prepared for cold rainy conditions throughout the season.

Crane Meadow Lodge Season:
May – October

Crane Meadow Lodge Fish Species:
Rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout

Crane Meadow Lodge Capacity:
10 anglers

Crane Meadow Lodge 2008 Rates:
6 nights / 5 days $3,386.

Included:
Lodging, guide (two people per guide), meals, pre-dinner cocktails & wine (the lodge recommends to BYOB as selection is limited).

Not Included:
Transportation to and from the lodge, fishing licenses (available at lodge), state accommodations tax, tackle and flies (the lodge has a small fly shop and rental rods are available for $15 per day), gratuities (10-15% of package price recommended). Note: Anglers will be billed for flies used at the end of their stay.

---