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The Lodge at Palisades Creek

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Season

May-October

Species

Rainbow, Brown & Cutthroat Trout

Ideal For

All Anglers

Fly Fishing The South Fork of the Snake River

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The Lodge at Palisades Creek is located a few miles beneath Palisades Dam on the South Fork of the Snake River in Swan Valley, Idaho. The South Fork is hands-down one of the finest dry fly fishing rivers in North America – or anywhere on the planet. The river sees prolific hatches of caddis, mayflies, stoneflies, and midges throughout the season. And with 5,200 trout per mile, and a daily size average of Yellowstone cutthroat, rainbows, and brown trout in the 14 to 18-inch range, the South Fork of the Snake should be on every serious fly angler’s must-see list. The Lodge at Palisades Creek is Yellow Dog’s first choice for fishing on the South Fork. A beautiful facility that is perfect for groups, couples, and families, the Lodge also offers great non-angling options as well as good fishing within walking distance of the Lodge. Options include the South Fork, Palisades Creek, and also a private “spring pond” on the property that is absolutely loaded with trout and insects.

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Lodging Details
The Lodge at Palisades Creek sits on 22 acres of riverfront property on the South Fork River at the confluence of Palisades Creek. The Lodge has a variety of lodging options.

Their standard cabins offer private space and plenty of room for guests. All cabins can be set with either two twin beds or one king size bed and have an outdoor sitting deck with chairs and a table. One cabin can be defined as a "duplex" and is actually two cabins in one with a door separating the two. This is a great for families. The first unit has two twin beds, while the second has a queen-size bed. Both units have their own private bathrooms.

The "South Fork House" is an A-frame cabin that sleeps up to four guests with two bedrooms, two full baths, and an incredible deck that sits right above the river! The master bedroom and well-appointed sitting area are right next to Palisades Creek and have private access to a full master bath. A winding wooden staircase leads to a second bedroom and full bath. Additional space for kids can be made with a roll-away bed.

The "On River Time Cabin" is a four bedroom and four bath cabin that can sleep eight guests in total. Each bedroom can be set with either two twin beds or one king size bed and has its own private bathroom, a lockable external door leading to the outside, and a lockable internal door that leads to a common lounge area in the middle of the cabin. The cabin has expansive decks in the front and back, which make it great for an evening cocktail before dinner. The back deck overlooks the lodge’s private pond. It is also the closest to the fly shop and “Liar’s Den” social room for early morning and late-night convenience.

Food and Beverages
The Lodge at Palisades Creek serves delicious “Wild West” inspired gourmet dinners created by the in-house chef. Fish and steak entrées are accompanied by organically-grown local vegetables and fruits, desserts, and hearty wines. Breakfasts are served in the “Cowboy Bar” – a refurbished antique diner. Picnic lunches are prepared and sent with guides in individual coolers for the day of fishing or hiking. Dinners are prepared by the chef nightly and served in the dining room or the Lodge’s “Liar’s Den.” The open bar offers a wide range of excellent wines, scotches, whiskeys, gins, and vodkas.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
For most of the summer, an incredible variety of wildlife, waterfowl, songbirds, and raptors are present in the immediate vicinity of the lodge. The Snake River ecosystem is formed by deep canyons, pounding waterfalls, islands, and flood plains, all framed by carpets of wildflowers and sprawling cottonwood forests. In addition to a fish population estimated at 5,200 per mile, local wildlife includes moose, bison, elk, whitetail deer, cougar, bobcat, black bear, river otter, and mink. A variety of non-angling activities can also be found in the area – horseback riding, white water rafting, and tours in nearby Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park are just a few of the options available.

Internet / Communications
Internet access is available at the Lodge. Most cell phones work in Swan Valley, although coverage can be spotty.

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 = $3,325.00 per person
4 nights / 3 days = $4,575.00 per person
5 nights / 4 days = $5,825.00 per person
6 nights / 5 days = $7,075.00 per person

Included

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

Excluded

Airfare
Transportation to and from the lodge (can be arranged at an additional cost)
Fishing licenses
Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
Taxes (will be added to invoice upon booking)

Lodge at Palisades Creek (Swan Valley, Idaho)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
A 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 45 days of scheduled arrival at the lodge, a full refund or a trip credit (minus a $100.00 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee) will be issued. For cancellations inside of 45 days, deposits and final payments will be forfeited, and no refund or credit will be issued. If a cancelled package is resold by either the lodge or by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, then a full refund will be sent minus a $100.00 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee. 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. Please note that late arrivals and/or early departures are liable for the full amount of the original booking. 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.