“This is one of our absolute favorite get aways!
We have stayed at the vintage cabin twice and both times it has been an incredible getaway and vacation. We caught gorgeous healthy trout out of the spring creek right outside the front door of the cabin, we took our dog swimming in the pond within walking distance of the cabin, and enjoyed the incredible views and peacefulness of the cabin. The cabin is stocked with everything you need but still has that rustic feel. We already have plans to visit again this fall and we can't wait! John and Cynthia are incredible hosts and make us feel right at home and we always enjoy visiting with them when we come. It is the perfect place to get away from it all and enjoy nature, fishing, and relaxation!
Justin, Livingston, MT”
Justin, Livingston, MT
“The best of all our stays!
We enjoyed Big Trout Ranch more than ANY other place we stayed. The house was very clean, spacious, well-appointed, and the creek and the river behind the house were an unbelievable bonus. We played pool downstairs until we turned in, and had so much fun! John was a very gracious host, and,although Cynthia was out of town, we look forward to meeting her on our next trip. I would recommend the ranch to anyone heading West. Thank you, John. Please save us room for next year. We will definitely be back if you'll”
Joe, CA
“Hi Cynthia,
We very much enjoyed our stay at Big Trout Ranch. Yours and John’s hospitality was beyond expectations.
The Vintage Log Cabin, albeit small, was just perfect for me, as my son opted to camp out on the lawn near the cabin, although I did let him in to shower and eat. We both felt like we took a step back in time with the 19th century style cabin and other structures, the isolation and quiet, the bountiful wildlife, the beautiful views of the prairie and the mountains, and the spectacular evening sunsets and star filled skies at night. I still hear those Canadian geese honking as they flew over us in formation every day.
Please extend our gratitude to John for sharing his knowledge of the rivers in your area, the fishing in those rivers and the shortcuts to get to them. We actually fished 12 different rivers and 1 lake as we traveled through Idaho, Wyoming and Montana during our stay in your part of the world. Our favorites were the Big Hole in Montana and Henry’s Fork of the Snake in Idaho. And we caught(and released) fish in all of them. Up to 24” rainbows and 23” inch browns.
However, the biggest fish was caught right on your property in the 2nd pool of the spring creek running by our cabin. It was a beautiful 27” brown trout that my son caught(and released) on a #3 Joe’s Fly. And the last fish caught(and released) on our trip were 3 browns (12”, 18” and 14”) in that same pool, also on a Fly, by me, the evening before we headed home.
So thanks again for everything. We will remember our stay at Big Trout Ranch and the Vintage Log Cabin by the creek for many years, if not a lifetime. Hopefully we will be able to return for more fishing someday.”
Larry, CA
“We basically had a family reunion with my last living grandparent in Twin Bridges. My parents (2), My brothers family (4), and my family (3). The Kamloops was absolutely perfect because we could enjoy our stay, invite family to dinner, and not trip over each other. The management was more than accomodating and we now want to make this at the very least, a yearly event. Thanks so much Big Trout Ranch!”
Brent Hirning
“Big Trout Ranch was a fantastic vacation. The Vintage Log Cabin was just what I needed for the weekend, and the nearby stream had some of the biggest, hungriest trout ever. A value cannot be put on being able to relax as I did - Thank you so much!”
Kory Sutherland • Bozeman, Montana
“Thank you for sharing your charming cabin and magnificent ranch with us! We caught grayling, browns, rainbows, and whitefish-to include a 20″ brown last night. The bird watching was wonderful-bald eagles, great horned owls, sand hill cranes, ducks, geese, grouse, pheasant, etc…We also saw a bull moose, countless deer, coyotes, porcupines, foxes, and many more.”
Diane & Ed • Charleston, West Virginia
“Thanks for all the wonderful hospitality! What a great place-Big Trout Ranch has moved to the top of my list of favorite places. I’m already looking forward to my next trip.”
Jim • Leawood, Kansas
“This was the best vacation my family has ever had! We fished at daybreak to incredible sunrises, with sand hill cranes honking in the background. We horse backed into some awesome places, and my 2 year old daughter would not get off the horse after 2 hours! The peace and contentment warmed our hearts. It was wonderful. Thanks for your perfect hospitality.”
Kris and Tim • Draper, Utah
“Many thanks for a wonderful stay. The cabin is great, and your ranch and the scenery far surpassed our expectations. Thanks also for all the special touches-flesh flowers, etc..., and the extraordinary level of service you provide.”
James, District Of Columbia
“Montana is bigger and more beautiful than we could have imagined. We enjoyed discovering all the western design touches in Kamloops. Neat! Every meal was delicious, and we definitely felt we were able to “live large” while at Big Trout Ranch. I can’t wait to tell my friends!”
Eric & Donna • Mount Airy, North Carolina
“After coming to this region of Montana for over 20 years now, we thought we had seen it all. Not so. Our experience at Big Trout Ranch was awesome! We saw whitetail deer in the morning sunrise, and big brown trout were caught every sunset. We could hardly wait to get up in the morning to see the wildlife outside the door. It is truly inspiring to know that there are a few people like the Osbornes willing to share their dream place with others.”
Brian & Krystal • Ogden, Utah
“Your hospitality is OUTSTANDING!!!! You made this trip great by the meals, the accommodations, and most importantly all the little things you do that are really BIG! Big Trout Ranch is nothing but CLASS! I look forward to coming back next year, and have already told my boss that we should do our planning session at Big Trout Ranch.”
Mark Joerger • Cinex, St. Paul, Minnesota
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