Three plus miles of great fishing in a wildlife rich river valley

Three plus miles of great fishing in a wildlife rich river valley

River Ranch Fishing - Musselshell River

The best time to fish this section of the Musselshell river are the months of April and May and the first half of June as well as September and October. Most years, depending on water levels and temperature, the fishing is closed during the second half of July and the full month of August.

FISHING UPDATE: Due to low water levels and higher water temperatures, fishing is closed until September 15, 2022.

Current River Conditions National Weather Service Musselshell River Gage - Harlotown, MT

Fly Fishing Reservation

Please follow the process below to reserve a rod for up to six people on the river. Everyone who uses a rod on the river will be required to purchase access for the day. This registration is for one day only.

We’ve kept things really simple to maximize your time on the river.

Please follow these steps:

  1. Read and agree to the legal waiver below

  2. Submit the fishing registration form for all members of your group

  3. Pay for all clients with a credit card or PayPal

  4. Secure lodging in the River Ranch House for two or three nights and pay with PayPal

  5. We are also allowing clients to use up to two RVs at a time, with electricity provided, for $35 per night

  6. Follow the guidelines in the fishing document you’ll receive via email

  7. Enjoy your time on the river

  8. We welcome and appreciate your feedback

All fishing clients in your party must agree to the following Montana Mexican John Ranch waiver.

Disclaimer and Liability

In consideration of being permitted to participate in the activities of the Montana Mexican John Ranch's Private Waters for the purposes of fly fishing on the date of arrival or departure, I, the Customer, (the ‘Releasor’) WAIVE, RELEASE, and DISCHARGE the Releasees, The Montana Mexican John Ranch LLC, and their administrators, legal representatives and assigns from all liability for or by reason of any damage, loss or injury to person and property, even injury resulting in the death of the Releasor, which has been or may be sustained in consequence of the Releasor’s participation in the activity described above, and notwithstanding that such damage, loss or injury may have been caused solely or partly by the negligence of the Releasee.

I hereby acknowledge and agree that I have carefully read this Waiver and Release agreement, that I fully understand same, and that I am freely and voluntarily executing same by accepting by submitting this form the terms for this fishing opportunity.

  • By signing I will be forever prevented from suing or otherwise claiming against the Releasee for any property loss or personal injury that I may sustain while participating in or preparing for the above noted activity.

  • I have been given the opportunity and have been encouraged to seek independent legal advice prior to the execution of this Waiver and Release agreement.

  • I understand that I would not be permitted to participate in the above noted activity unless I acknowledged acceptance liability which included this Waiver and Release agreement.

  • I understand that this Waiver and Release agreement is binding on me, my spouse, my heirs, my executors, administrators, personal representatives and assigns.

  • I acknowledge that I do not have any physical limitations, medical ailments, physical or mental disabilities that would limit or prevent me from participating in the above mentioned activity, and, if required, will obtain a medical examination and clearance.

This Waiver and Release Agreement will be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, and it is acknowledged by the Releasor to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of this jurisdiction.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR ALL ACTIVITIES ON THE MONTANA MEXICAN JOHN RANCH, AND I AM AWARE THAT BY ACCEPTING I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEE(S)

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Payment must be received for each client for each day of fishing. Choose the number of payments based on the number of clients multiplied by the number of days of fishing. For example, if three clients are fishing for three days, please select 9 payments from the Quantity drop down after selecting the correct time period below.

You'll have the option of securing lodging at the River Ranch House or RV parking after completing payment for fishing. Lodging and RV parking is only an option for paying clients. Up to two RVs will be accommodated for $35.00 per night per RV, electricity included.

Please contact Steve Coale with any questions or comments: scoale@coaleandcompany.com, 281-451-8243

River Ranch House

  • Rate: $135/night single occupancy

  • Rate: $160/night 2-3 occupancy

  • Rate: $190/night 4 occupancy

Lodging and RV Parking available to fishing clients only.

There is a minimum two night stay at the River Ranch House. There is no minimum night stay for an RV. Only two RVs permitted at a time.

NOTE: We are upgrading to a new reservation system which will be available August 15, 2022. In the meantime, contact Steve Coale regarding reserving lodging or an RV spot.