The Lodge at Eagle Rock

Lodging Details
The Lodge at Eagle Rock is an impressive, newly renovated, 8,000 square-foot historic inn combining a magnificent setting, rustic elegance, and high-end amenities. The Lodge was designed using local, antique, and natural materials to provide a sense of history and harmony with the area. From the 100-year-old barn wood floors to the hammered copper back-splash behind the bar, to the river-rock fireplace in the Great Room, the Lodge feels like Montana. It is an ideal destination for large groups seeking a private lodge experience. Every room features two full beds, travertine-tiled bathrooms, flat-screen televisions, and wireless internet. The Lodge offers a full bar that is the perfect place to relax after a long day of fishing. After dinner, you can also relax in front of the river-rock fireplace or take advantage of the Lodge’s small business center with computers, satellite internet, printers, scanners, and fax.

Food and Beverages
The Lodge at Eagle Rock prepares the finest in Montana cuisine with mostly locally-raised meats and vegetables. The Lodge has a full kitchen and dining room where you will enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning. Streamside lunches include creative sandwiches, homemade pastries, fresh fruit, salads, and more. For dinner, the Lodge offers four-course gourmet fare from a classically trained chef.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center in Great Falls provides an ideal view of terrain similar to what the Corps of Discovery encountered along their portage of the Great Falls of the Missouri River. You can also visit the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art in Great Falls. This beautiful building with its ornate interior was originally built in 1895 and is designated as a National Historic Landmark. Great Falls was also the home of the famed cowboy artist Charlie Russell, whose original home and log studio are now part of the C.M. Russell Museum, one of our nation’s greatest collections of Western art.

Internet / Communications
There is Wi-Fi access at the lodge. Cell phones work in the area, but reception may be a little spotty near the lodge depending on your provider.

How To Get There
The Lodge at Eagle Rock is almost directly between the cities of Great Falls and Helena, Montana. Both cities have airports with commercial flights from Delta, United, Alaska, and Allegiant Airlines.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
Guests can choose to either rent a car at the Great Falls or Helena airports, or there are local shuttle services as well. Check-in time is after 4 PM on your arrival date, and check-out time is 10 AM on your departure date.

Documents Required
Montana fishing licenses are available at all area fly shops and sporting goods stores, or online by visiting the following website: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. You will need to present a valid driver’s license in order to purchase your fishing license.

Travel Arrangements
Yellow Dog provides airline reservations ad ticketing assistance through etcTravel Group, and a full-service airline logistics agent that can help book airline tickets, hotels, rental cars, and more. You can click here to request a quote or contact Yellow Dog for more information at 406-585-8667. etcTravel Group offers dedicated support services for all Yellow Dog clients. Service fees may apply when booking or researching tickets, and etcTravel will discuss this with you before sending quotes. 

Travel Tools
– Airline Ticketing
– Moon Phases
– Rent This Rod
– Trip Insurance and Emergency Evacuation
– Global Rescue Membership

General Information
The Missouri River below Holter Dam near the town of Craig, Montana is a classic “tailwater” fishery. Cool temperatures and steady water flows, combined with prolific insect life, provide an ideal environment for trophy trout. Because of these factors, the Missouri River has some of the highest fish counts of any trout stream in the country. For guests staying at the Lodge at Eagle Rock, the Missouri River below the Holter dam will be the primary fishery. 

MISSOURI RIVER SEASONS

March – April
If you enjoy solitude on the water, then this is the time to consider visiting the Missouri. With little pressure, aggressive trout will be predominately feeding on midges and blue-winged olives. If there are overcast skies you can almost count on rising fish for hours each day. 

Late May – June
Since the Missouri is a tailwater, conditions are never as bad or as dirty as with other area rivers, and the food of choice for trout on the Missouri will be PMD mayflies and caddis. The mayflies will be out during the morning and into mid-day, with caddis mostly in the evenings.

July – August
The middle of the summer will provide great weather and great dry fly fishing. Tricos, caddis, and hoppers will bring fish to the top, with streamer fishing providing action for larger fish in the lower sections of the river. If you are looking for a great dry fly challenge, hit the river early in the morning for the trico hatch.

September – October
The fall season brings cooler fall temperatures and shorter days. However, this is one of the best months to fish the Missouri, with pseudocleons, blue-winged olives, and midges providing solid top-water action. Caddis and hoppers will also bring fish up, and don’t forget to try big, ugly streamers down low on the river towards Cascade.

Package Rates
Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge.

2025 Pricing (based on double occupancy)
3 nights / 2 days = $2,700.00 per person
4 nights / 3 days = $3,600.00 per person
5 nights / 4 days = $4,500.00 per person
6 nights / 5 days = $5,400.00 per person

Included

• Lodging
• Guided fishing
• All meals (cooler lunch while fishing)
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the lodge
• Rods/reels, flies, and tackle provided by the guide
• Waders and wading boots
• Beer on guide trips
• Guide pick up & drop off on each day of fishing
• River shuttle fees for guide’s vehicle
• Laundry service
• Lodging taxes
  
  

Excluded

• Airfare
• Airport transportation (rent a car or can be arranged at an additional cost)
• Fishing licenses
• Gratuities for lodge staff
• Gratuities for guides
• Land of the Giants trip surcharge (if applicable)
• Massages (can be arranged at an additional cost)

Lodge at Eagle Rock (Craig, Montana)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking for all trip packages and reservations, and final payment if due 90 days prior to arrival. All trip cancellations must be received in writing, sent to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, LLC. For all cancellations outside of 60 days of scheduled arrival at the lodge, a full trip credit (minus a $100.00 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee) good to a rebooking within one year of original trip dates will be issued by the lodge. For cancellations or date changes 59 to 30 days from start of trip, a trip credit of 75% (minus a $100.00 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee) good to a rebooking within one year of original trip dates will be issued by the lodge. For cancellations inside of 30 days from start of trip, a trip credit of 50% (minus a $100.00 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee) good to a rebooking within one year of original trip dates will be issued by the lodge. In the case of cancellation by the client, both deposit and final payment may be transferred to another guest or angler for those same (original) dates if facilitated and arranged by the client. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages. Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance for this trip.

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings  
Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.   

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com to gain access. 

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment 

• Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3 
• Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees) 
• Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT. 

“While the weather was cold, the time on the river was still very enjoyable. The lodge was a fantastic experience with excellent amenities, excellent rooms, excellent service, and excellent food – we couldn’t say enough good things about the lodge.” – Nathaniel L.

“Excellent. The lodge, staff, and guides were awesome. Excellent fishing and weather.” – Steve B.

“Exceeded our expectations in every single facet, no exaggeration. Fishing, lodging, people, food, absolutely loved it all.” – Jacob S.

“Great! We’re coming back!” – Frank M.

“It was great! Great location, great lodge, great fishing, fabulous food and a ton of fun. Would definitely recommend this Lodge.” – Jay M.