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A curated guide for your Montana adventure — places to stay, spots to eat, and where to grab the essentials. Broken down by river so you can plan around your float.
🎣 Fishing Licenses & Regulations
Make sure you're set before hitting the water. We'll handle the essentials on guided trips, but if you're exploring solo, check regulations for the latest updates.
Montana FWP Online Licensing Portal📍 Flathead River
Places to Stay
- North Forty Resort – Columbia Falls, (406) 387-5986
- Meadow Lake Resort – Columbia Falls/Whitefish, (406) 892-8700
- The Firebrand Hotel – Whitefish, (406) 863-1900
Restaurants & Breweries
- Backslope Brewing – Columbia Falls, (406) 897-2850
- Three Forks Grille – Columbia Falls, (406) 892-2900
- The Great Northern Bar & Grill – Whitefish, (406) 862-2816
- Bias Brewing – Kalispell, (406) 730-2885
- Black Rifle Coffee Company – Kalispell, (406) 318-7007
Gear & Essentials
- Sportsman & Ski Haus – Kalispell, (406) 755-6484
- REI – Kalispell, (406) 752-7535
- Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply – Kalispell, (406) 755-6200
📍 Clark Fork River
Places to Stay
- Quinn’s Hot Springs – Paradise, (406) 826-3150
- Riverfront Motel & Cabins – Thompson Falls, (406) 827-3460
- Little River Motel – Saint Regis, (406) 649-2395
Restaurants & Breweries
- Limberlost Brewing Co. – Thompson Falls, (406) 827-3582
- Minnies Montana Café – Thompson Falls, (406) 827-3747
- Fergie’s Pub & Grill – Superior, (406) 822-4650
Gear & Essentials
- Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply – Missoula, (406) 543-8250
- Northwest Outdoor Store – St. Regis, (406) 649-2511
📍 Blackfoot River
Places to Stay
- The Resort at Paws Up – Greenough, (406) 244-5200
- Lincoln Log Hotel – Lincoln, (406) 362-4500
- Ovando Inn – Ovando, (406) 793-5555
Restaurants & Breweries
- Trixi’s Bar & Grill – Ovando, (406) 793-5611
- KettleHouse Brewing – Bonner/Missoula, (406) 728-1660
- Eddie’s Corner Café – Lincoln, (406) 362-4451
Gear & Essentials
- Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply – Missoula, (406) 543-8250
- Bob Ward’s – Missoula, (406) 728-3220
- REI – Missoula, (406) 541-1938
📍 Missouri River
Places to Stay
- The Missouri River Ranch – Craig, (406) 235-3447
- Trout Montana Inn – Cascade, (406) 468-9330
- Driftwood Inn – Wolf Creek, (406) 235-4270
Restaurants & Breweries
- Izaak’s – Craig, (406) 235-3456
- Copper Creek Coffee – Cascade, (406) 468-2999
- Missouri River Brewing Co. – Helena, (406) 502-1382
Gear & Essentials
- Bob Ward’s – Helena, (406) 443-2138
- Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply – Great Falls, (406) 727-1212
📍 Yellowstone River
Places to Stay
- Yellowstone Valley Lodge – Paradise Valley, (406) 333-4787
- Sage Lodge – Emigrant, (855) 400-0505
- Murray Hotel – Livingston, (406) 222-1350
Restaurants & Breweries
- Gil’s Goods – Livingston, (406) 222-0844
- Neptune’s Taphouse & Eatery – Livingston, (406) 333-2527
- Katabatic Brewing Co. – Livingston, (406) 333-2855
Gear & Essentials
- Kenyon Noble – Livingston, (406) 222-0761
- Bob Ward’s – Bozeman, (406) 586-4381
- REI – Bozeman, (406) 587-1938