Property Overview
Established in 1968, the Complete Fly Fisher has hosted anglers for nearly six decades on one of Montana’s most recognized trout fisheries. The property is situated on the Big Hole River near its confluence with the Wise River, an exceptional setting in the heart of the Big Hole Valley, with immediate access to productive water and a classic Southwest Montana landscape.
The Big Hole serves as the primary fishery, with seasonal hatches, wild trout, and extensive blue-ribbon stretches close at hand. In addition, several of the region’s marquee rivers, including the Beaverhead, Jefferson, and Bitterroot, are within practical driving distance, providing operational flexibility and variety when conditions dictate.
Today, The Complete Fly Fisher operates as a full-service fly-fishing lodge. Guests typically enjoy guided drift boat fishing on the Big Hole and surrounding waters, complemented by on-site lodging, chef-prepared meals, and access to equipment and gear. The current model is designed to be highly turnkey, with staff handling trip logistics so the guest experience remains the focus.
Opportunities of this profile are uncommon: a long-operating lodge with an established market presence in a premier Montana river corridor. With nearly six decades of continuous operation, a loyal global clientele, and five-star reviews across Google and TripAdvisor, the business arrives with an established and highly regarded reputation that is nearly impossible to replicate. Whether a buyer chooses to continue the lodge’s storied fly fishing operations or convert the property into a private luxury compound, the possibilities are as expansive as the Montana landscape itself. For those seeking a turnkey business with deep roots, a proven track record, and an unmatched setting on one of the West’s most celebrated trout rivers, the Complete Fly Fisher stands in a class of its own.
What is included in the sale:
• Real Estate (land and improvements)
• River Permits
• Operation Inventory (boats, fly shop, etc.)
Property Facts
- On the Big Hole River, the Complete Fly Fisher is the premier all-inclusive fly fishing lodge and outfitter guide in Southwest Montana (est 1968)
- Widely regarded as one of the state’s premier fly angling operators
- A permit portfolio decades in the making with more permitted days on the Big Hole and Beaverhead than any other outfitter in Montana
- Attractive, recently updated guest accommodations anchored by a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired main lodge, six guest cabins, and a signature red barn featuring additional guest quarters and an on-site fly shop
- Commanding Big Hole River position across 14± acres, featuring 1,000± feet of frontage and a true riverfront lodge compound feel
- Continue as a legacy turnkey lodge/outfitting operation or reposition as a private riverfront compound with multiple residences and guest quarters
- Turnkey business opportunity with the permits, equipment, and fly shop inventory included in the sale
- The CFF operates on the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Jefferson, Missouri, Bitterroot, Clark Fork rivers, as well as Rock Creek
- Two miles from Wise River, Montana
- 35± minutes from Butte, Montana
- Under 1 hour from the fly angling town of Dillon, Montana
- 1 hour and 30 minutes from Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport
Ryan Bramlette, ALC
Ranch Sales, MT, ID
Licensed in MT, ID
MT: Broker ID #RRE-RBS-LIC-78619
ID: Broker ID # 2081914
