Property Overview
Stillwater Riffle Ranch is a rare offering along one of Montana’s most celebrated trout rivers, combining productive acreage, exceptional live water, and a highly accessible location just south of Columbus. Spanning approximately 158± acres, the ranch is anchored by roughly 1,600± feet of Stillwater River frontage forming its entire northern boundary, classic riffle water that supports healthy populations of rainbow and brown trout on a renowned Blue-Ribbon fishery.
Beyond the river, the property features approximately 92± irrigable acres with water rights diverted from the Stillwater via the Roadhouse and Nichols Ditches, providing meaningful agricultural productivity and long-term upside. The balance of the land offers open ground, riparian habitat, and sweeping views that define this stretch of Stillwater Valley.
Improvements include a comfortable, modest headquarters with a three-bedroom, 1.5-bath residence offering approximately 1,523± square feet. Originally built in 1900 and updated in 1980, the home enjoys expansive views of the Beartooth Mountains and is complemented by a detached garage. Classic ranch infrastructure rounds out the improvements, including a quintessential red barn, equipment shed, and additional storage buildings that support both agricultural and recreational use.
Currently leased for production and grazing to a local rancher, Stillwater Riffle Ranch offers immediate operational continuity with flexibility for future ownership vision. With close proximity to Columbus, easy access to Red Lodge and Yellowstone Country, and under an hour to Billings and major air service, this is a scarce blend of Blue-Ribbon water, productive ground, and an easy-to-enjoy Montana basecamp. Classic ranch infrastructure, including a quintessential red barn, equipment shed, and additional storage buildings, rounds out this turnkey offering.
Property Facts
- 158± acres located just south of Columbus, Montana
- Approximately 1,600± feet of Stillwater River frontage forming the entire north boundary
- Situated on a premier Montana Blue Ribbon trout fishery
- Classic riffle water supporting healthy populations of rainbow and brown trout
- Approximately 92± irrigable acres with strong production potential
- Irrigation water diverted from the Stillwater via the Roadhouse and Nichols Ditches
- Modest headquarters featuring a 1,523± square foot 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home
- Additional improvements include a 480± square foot detached garage
- Traditional ranch infrastructure with a classic red barn, equipment shed, and storage buildings
- Convenient access, approximately 10 miles to Columbus, 40 miles to Red Lodge, and under an hour to Billings
