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Rainbow Valley Lodge - Ennis, Montana

Recreation in the Ennis Area

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Located 1 mile
south of Ennis Montana
on U.S. Highway 287,
the Rainbow Valley Lodge
is proud to share the image
of Ennis as a preferred
fly fishing and hunting
destination.

Elk near Ennis Montana

drift boat fishing on Odell Creek

For nearly four decades the Rainbow Valley Lodge has represented the essence of Montana and the beautiful Madison River Valley. The Madison river has always been a fantastic fishing experience, either by boat or by wading, your sure to come away with some fond memories of your time on the river. Guided float trips are available on the Madison and Yellowstone Rivers.


- Madison River Seasons and Limits -
Ennis Montana view of Odell Creek
  • Yellowstone National Park boundary to Hebgen Lake:
    Open Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through November 30. All rainbow trout must be released. All other trout species, Standard limits apply.
  • Hebgen Lake to Quake Lake:
    Open entire year. Standard limits apply.
  • Quake Lake to McAtee Bridge:
    Open third Saturday in May through end of February.
  • McAtee Bridge to Ennis Bridge:
    Open entire year.
  • Quake Lake outlet to Varney Bridge:
    Artificial lures only. Catch-and-release for trout.
  • Varney Bridge to Ennis Lake:
    Limit Five (5) brown trout daily, only one (1) may exceed 18 inches. All rainbow trout must be released.
  • Ennis Bridge to Ennis Lake:
    Open third Saturday in May through end of February.
 
large brown trout from Ennis Montana Ennis Montana brown trout
brown trout caught on Odell Spring Creekfly fishing on Odell Spring Creek
fishing on Odell Creek
 
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