Rod and Reel Adventures - RUBY SPRINGS LODGE

Each of the six private cabins is set a few yards from the meandering Ruby River

Cabin amenities include optional king or twin beds facing a fireplace within a large, open floor plan, a bright and inviting full bath, oversized tubs and heated tile floors and a screened porch. Gourmet breakfasts and dinners are served in the stunning main lodge, with several original entrée options to choose from each day.

Lunch is prepared streamside by your fishing guide, and each evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres are enjoyed in the River Room overlooking the Ruby. The Tobacco Root Cabin is designed for the angler who would like more spacious accomodations. It features a master bedroom with two private bathrooms, a comfortable living area with river rock fireplace, wet bar, and screened porch.

Many of our guests plan a late afternoon arrival on their check-in day. This allows plenty of time to settle in, relax, or even spend a few hour fishing the Ruby. Each evening of your stay begins with a cocktail and appetizer hour in the River Room at the lodge. This is a time to exchange stories with other guests, unwind after an exciting day on the river, or talk with your hosts (John & Krista, or Paul & Jeanne) about plans for the next day's fishing. Following cocktail hour, guests are treated to a gourmet dinner complete with an appropriate wine selection from our cellar. Each morning, we personally-deliver a wake-up basket filled with coffee, tea, or juice. When you are ready to greet the day, stroll down the boardwalk to enjoy a hearty, cooked-to-order Montana breakfast. For lunch, you will either experience a delicious streamside picnic on one of our nearby blue-ribbon float trip fisheries—or you will enjoy a day wading our private access, taking a break back at the lodge for an expertly-prepared patio lunch.

Breakfast and the lodge's wonderful amenities become a faint memory as the driftbat pulls free of the shore and your first cast unrolls above the chilly water. Your guide has you out on the Big Hole today, throwing caddis at the shaded banks that slide by. Without this incredible scenery and silence, fishing just wouldn't be as enthralling as it is—but then again, really good wild trout fishing is a vital part of the mix too. You release another wide-bodied brown, taking a moment to relish the blue sky against the canyon walls. Days like this are meant to pass as slowly as possible...

Fly into Bozeman or Butte and drive to Ruby Springs. Directions available by email.

Riverside Cabins: 5 riverside cabins, each with river rock fireplace, oversized tub and shower, heated tile floors, screened porch, fully-stocked refrigerator, broadband wireless internet access, and your choice of king or 2 twin beds.

3 nights/2 days guided fishing: $2250/pp
4 nights/3 days guided fishing: $3000/pp
5 nights/4 days guided fishing: $3750/pp
6 nights/5 days guided fishing: $4500/pp
7 nights/6 days guided fishing: $5250/pp

Tobacco Root Cabin: For guests who prefer more room, this cabin on the banks of the Ruby features a Master bedroom with your choice of king or 2 twin beds, two full baths, a living room, an outdoor shower overlooking the Ruby, a river rock fireplace, wet bar, broadband wireless internet access and screened porch.

3 nights/2 days guided fishing: $2400/pp
4 nights/3 days guided fishing: $3200/pp
5 nights/4 days guided fishing: $4000/pp
6 nights/5 days guided fishing: $4800/pp
7 nights/6 days guided fishing: $5600/pp

Discovery Cabin: Measuring 1500 square feet, this our largest cabin and is a two bedroom two bath that will comfortably accommodate four guests. The cabin also has a living room, River rock fireplace, Plasma TV, full wet bar, broadband wireless internet access and an outdoor fireplace adjacent to the Ruby River.

3 nights/2 days guided fishing: $2550/pp
4 nights/3 days guided fishing: $3400/pp
5 nights/4 days guided fishing: $4250/pp
6 nights/5 days guided fishing: $5100/pp
7 nights/6 days guided fishing: $5950/pp

Note: all prices are based on double occupancy—it's an additional $100 per day per person for single-occupancy.

Package Details
Package rates include food, accommodations, guided fishing, rod fees for over five miles of private access fishing on the Ruby, rods/reels, waders, flies, and fully-stocked bar

Not included are staff gratuities (approx 10% of room charge), guide gratuities (approximately $35-$55/angler/day), fishing licenses, and airport transportation

The day of arrival and day of departure are non-guided fishing days unless requested.Guide fee for those days is $80 per angler for a half day, and $150 per angler for a full day. These prices do not include guide gratuities

Non-angling rates are $500/pp/nt double-occupancy

Gratuity Guidelines
Many of our guests have questions about the proper procedure for tipping at Ruby Springs. Please use the following as a guideline for what you feel is appropriate. We employ a tip pool that's shared by the entire lodge staff because everyone here plays a critical role in ensuring your experience is positive. Most of our guests choose to put 8% of their total bill toward this tip pool, which can be included in the final bill upon check-out. Additionally, fishing guides receive an average of $50-$100 per day for each guided trip (1 or 2 anglers), and the guides prefer cash or personal check. You can tip your guide at the end of the day, or the end of your stay – whatever's most convenient for you. And remember, these are simply guidelines, and you should tip what you feel is appropriate. And please let us know if there’s anything special that we can do to enhance your stay.

Terms & Conditions
Ruby Springs Lodge requires a minimum 3 night stay. A 50% deposit is required to secure your reservation. Deposits for any cancellations made more than 90 days prior to arrival date will be refunded in their entirety. Deposits for cancellations made less than 90 days from arrival date will be subject to forfeiture unless the same dates are sold at full price. Refunds are not issued for stays shorter than the original reservation.

WHAT'S INCLUDED AT RUBY SPRINGS LODGE