Welcome!
Blue Mountain B&B offers a unique Missoula lodging experience! Nestled on the mountainside among majestic ponderosa pines and meditative water gardens, this Missoula bed and breakfast, creates a wonderfully tranquil romantic getaway just minutes away from Missoula’s business, sporting and cultural centers. The Inn and gardens offer a breathtaking, birds-eye view of the Bitterroot River, surrounding mountains and valley below, including part of the historic Lewis and Clark Trail- an experience one should not miss when visiting Montana!
Elegant breakfasts along with the Inn’s lovely decor offer luxury and comfort, complementing the rustic, wooded surroundings of the Blue Mountains around Missoula. Guest rooms have private baths with jetted tubs, king or queen beds.
Welcome to Missoula Blue Mountain Fishing Lodge, where your blue ribbon trout fishing experience awaits you! Your hosts, Brady and Elaine, have a deep connection to Montana and the outdoor experience. They know that a true fishing vacation should create a balance between the beauty of wilderness and the amenities of both home and a world class resort. Being out on the water is exhilarating; there’s just nothing quite like it! Getting the most out of each day means pairing the magnificence of the water with a feeling of genuine relaxation in the early morning and evening hours. This is the part Blue Mountain creates for each client: breathtaking views, exquisite cuisine and all-around quiet, comfortable accommodations. You’ll experience a stay full of warm, Western hospitality, accommodating yet down to earth. For Brady and Elaine, it’s such a pleasure to take part in the unforgettable fly fishing adventures of clients and so rewarding when many return the following year! We are here to answer any questions you may have, from airport shuttle service to area highlights, spa opportunities and nightly cuisine.
Included in Your Experience:
- Arrival and Transportation: Unless you wish to rent your own vehicle, we’ll greet you at the airport and help facilitate the very beginning of your relaxing stay!
- Breakfast: Wake up each morning to the song of wild birds and the aroma of freshly brewed Blue Mountain coffee and a wonderful breakfast. Enjoy a variety of gourmet specialties as you take in views of the Missoula valley, mountains, water gardens and wildlife surrounding our Missoula lodge.
- Hors d’oeuvres: Take time to relax after a long day of fishing; absorb the cool, evening breeze and the sound of crickets with a refreshing beverage and appetizer in hand. Beer, wine or sparkling cider are included in your stay. Many clients enjoy their own mixed drinks and we gladly provide transportation to the most convenient liquor store.
- Elegant Dinners: Sit down to a three course dinner; enjoy the reflection of the moon in the river, the lights of Missoula and the illuminated lily pond- lovely candle light on request.
- Guest Rooms: Retire to the comfort of your private room where you can surround yourself with soothing music and mountain views, read, watch a DVD or take a luxurious jacuzzi bath while enjoying a glass of wine or sparkling cider.
- In Addition: Although not included in your stay, it is your host’s pleasure to transport you to and arrange for activities such as in-house massages, spa appointments, horseback riding, golfing, history tours or other interests you may have!
As your private chef, Brady makes each dining experience into something truly memorable. Warm weather beckons one to sit near the tranquil waterfall, while cooler days allow you to take in amazing dining room views of not only the waterfall and pond, but the mountains, wild birds, river and valley below.
Breakfast brings a delightful beginning to each day, served on one of the outdoor decks or within the spacious dining area with views in every direction. Each dish is served with the intent of creating a sense of hearty, yet elegant fare. It is Brady’s pleasure to accommodate personal needs in regard to portion or dietary preference as he creates each meal for the day. Missoula Blue Mountain Fishing Lodge works directly with your personal fishing guides to set breakfast times that work best with the excursion planned for a particular day! A typical morning may include a dish that is either sweet or savory, accompanied with fresh fruit, juice, organic tea, fresh ground coffee and homemade preserves. You will enjoy favorites such as Brady’s huckleberry sourdough pancakes, delicate Swedish pancakes, golden fried polenta, tomato-herb souffles and elegant crab-filled crepes. The Western favorite includes a Montana steak grilled to perfection and served with a German twist that includes homemade spaetzle dumplings, with apples and onion.
After a day on the river, you’ll be able to wind down with local beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres, followed by an exquisite dinner- always coordinated with your fishing guides for your enjoyment. Brady selects fresh, seasonal ingredients that pair with his talent and creativity in the kitchen. Traditional, contemporary and ethnic fare are all part of Brady’s repertoire. On any given night, you may enjoy sitting down to a three course experience such as a delicious Montana steak dinner, Northwest grilled salmon or an amazing ethnic adventure: Moroccan, Italian, Indian or Thai. As a sweet finale, you’ll enjoy bourbon bread pudding with brown butter chantilly cream, amaretto chocolate mousse, ginger cardamom creme brulee, honey lavender infused cheesecake or other delicacies. Sweet dreams!
Our Five Guest Rooms
With just five private rooms and twenty acres of wildlife habitat immediately adjacent to National Forest, Blue Mountain offers a special sense of privacy, while creating a home for visiting guests and wildlife.
Each room is well appointed, with sweeping views, a private bath/shower with jetted tub and a queen or king bed. (The Ponderosa’s king can be converted into twins, if preferred.) The unique beauty of each room make one’s stay both memorable and relaxing. It is the perfect mountain retreat- offering comfort, convenience, beauty, rest and a sense of warm, casual elegance to each guest, especially after a long day of fishing!
“We love the elegant but relaxed feel of the lodge and Brady and Elaine are delightful hosts, not to mention amazing chefs!”
– J. T., Massachusetts
“What an exceptional experience…breathtaking views, outstanding service, lovely decor…so relaxing and enjoyable!”
– S. A., California
On-Sight and Area Amenities:
Quite often, fishing guests take a day just to relax here at the inn, play some golf or explore the greater Missoula area. Ladies that are part of a couple’s fishing experience often enjoy a dedicated spa and shopping day!
Missoula is nicknamed the “Garden City” because of its lush, green landscape. Seven golf courses and a beautiful riverfront park system add to the city’s garden-like feel. Galleries, museums, boutiques, specialty shops, vendors and Missoula’s Carousel create a special kind of feel that is both sophisticated and fun for all.
Historically, Missoula was a major travel corridor for tribal people, trappers, explorers, and settlers. It lies within a beautiful mountainous region where five valleys and three major rivers converge. It’s a place where natural beauty is surrounded by a rich sense of history and culture. Just four miles from the fishing lodge, guests can visit Travelers’ Rest, the only scientifically verified encampment along The Lewis and Clark Trail. Of additional interest to history buffs is the fact that the university library houses the earliest authorized edition of the Lewis and Clark journals.
If you have a day or more to spend, The Bison Range, Flathead Lake, Glacier National Park, and several prominent ghost towns, battlefield sites and nature preserves are within a half an hour to a short day’s drive away from the fishing lodge.
FOR SOME, spending the last day quietly relaxing at the lodge or in the vicinity of Blue Mountain is the most rewarding thing of all.
- View wildlife from your deck with binoculars, guidebooks and a refreshing drink in hand.
- Enjoy a game of billiards in the recreation room of the lodge.
- Sit in the garden while you listen to the tranquil sound of the waterfall, feed the koi and read a book about local history.
- Take in a bit of the West as you listen to the old player piano, watch the wild birds and take in views of the mountains, valley, and waterfall, all from the comfort of the living and dining areas. (Pianists will enjoy sitting down to the living room grand.)
- Relax with an on sight massage in the privacy of your room or in the wellness space at the lodge. Small but beautiful, the nature and wellness space has the most breathtaking views of any room on the property. Combined with complete privacy, it is reserved for those who wish to experience a personalized wellness “retreat.” A private deck near the lower waterfall creates an additional space for one’s personal wellness experience and connection to nature. Whether you want a traditional massage or are interested in acupuncture, Reiki or other treatments, we have select individuals who are masters in different fields and work at the lodge by special appointment.
Take advantage of the inn’s twenty acres of registered wildlife habitat that opens onto both State and Federal lands (part of which includes Missoula’s the well known Blue Mountain Recreation Area where hiking, horseback riding, birding, frisbee golf and huckleberry picking are all possible).
No matter what you would like your stay to look like, Missoula Blue Mountain Fishing Lodge is here to help you make that happen!
Ready to stay at Missoula Mountain Fishing Lodge? Use our form to the right to inquire about availability.