Ruby Springs Lodge 
The Rockies
How better to complement a river named for a jewel than by building a lodge along its bank that is itself a gem? Ruby Springs Lodge is without question one of the West’s most elegant and understated facilities. With six exceedingly tasteful cabins situated mere yards from its namesake river, guests will enjoy king or twin beds, fireplaces, open floors plans, bright inviting full baths, and private screened porches. Arguably, the only thing more beautiful than the facility is all that surrounds it. Located on five private miles of Ruby River just outside Alder, Montana, Ruby Springs Lodge offers endless angling options in all directions, including floats on the Madison, Jefferson, Beaverhead, and Big Hole as well as walk-and-wade fishing on two intimate spring creeks, the Ruby, and two spring-fed ponds. Gourmet breakfasts and elegant dinners accompanied by fine wines are served in the comfort of the modern yet rustic main lodge. Guides at the lodge are seasoned, full-time professionals who excel at working with clients of all skill levels. Activities for non-anglers include skeet shooting at the lodge’s private range, guided horseback rides, naturalist-guided hiking trips, golf, and sightseeing in the nearby historic towns of Nevada City and Bannack. For those who feel there is no need to sacrifice the good life for good fishing, this is the place!
Ruby Springs Lodge Travel:
Ruby Springs Lodge is located just outside of Alder Montana. If you are flying to the area you will need to make arrangements to fly into Bozeman Mt or Butte Mt. From Bozeman or Butte you will need to rent a car and drive or have a shuttled hired to get to the lodge. Leaving the airport in Butte: Take a left onto Harrison Ave. Drive 1/4 mile and turn left onto Hwy 2. Drive 21 miles and turn right onto Hwy 41. Drive 12 miles to the ‘T’ in the road, and turn right onto Hwy 55. Go straight through Silver Star, Twin Bridges, Sheridan, and Laurin. The lodge is 1/4 mile past Laurin on the right (there’s a small sign). If you reach Alder, you’ve gone too far. From Bozeman: Turn right out of the airport, and come into Belgrade. Turn left at the 4-way stop in town, and follow this road as it crosses the tracks, curves around to the right, and comes to a stoplight at Jackrabbit Lane. Turn left, cross I-90, and continue 7 miles to the first stoplight, at Four Corners. Turn right on Hwy 84, and follow this road to where it ends at a ‘T’ at Norris. Turn left in Norris onto Hwy 287, and come into Ennis. Bear right in Ennis at the bronze fisherman statue, to go up and over the pass to Virginia City. Come through VA and Nevada cities, and through Alder. The lodge is 1 mile past Alder on your left (there’s a small sign). If you reach Laurin, you’ve gone too far.
Ruby Springs Lodge The Fishing:
Ruby Springs Lodge is located on 3500 acres just outside of Alder Montana and offers their guests exclusive access to 12 ½ miles of private water on the Ruby river. The Ruby is considered by many to be one of the best small water trout fisheries in the state of Montana. You will have access to the more technical section of the river right outside your cabin as well as a more forgiving section down steam. In addition, they fish some of the greatest rivers of the West including the Madison, Big Hole, Beaverhead, and the Jefferson. With the exception of the Ruby, you will access the rivers via drift boat.
Ruby Springs Lodge Accommodations and Meals:
The main lodge has a beautiful stone fireplace, elegant woodwork, a screened-in cigar porch and is decorated in a tasteful modern rustic style. They have 6 cabins that accommodate a total of 12 anglers. Each has a river rock fireplace, oversized tub and shower, heated tile floors, screened porch, private deck, laptop computer with internet connection, fully-stocked refrigerator, and your choice of king or 2 twin beds. Meals each day start with a good morning breakfast basket with coffee, tea, and juice delivered to your doorstep and finish with truly gourmet dinners served in the main lodge.
Ruby Springs 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.
Ruby Springs Lodge Season:
May – October
Ruby Springs Lodge Fish Species:
Rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout
Ruby Springs Lodge Lodge Capacity:
12 anglers
Ruby Springs Lodge 2008 Rates:
5 nights / 4 days in Riverside Cabin $3,625.
Included:
Accommodations, guiding, meals (including drinks), flies. The lodge can also provide any tackle that you might need.
Not Included:
Fishing license, airport shuttle, gratuities for the staff and guides.
