Trout Tales Lodge, Dearborn River front, blue ribbon fishing. Cascade, Craig MT.

Trout Tales was an amazing spot to be based for our group’s fly fishing adventure on the Missouri. The lodge was stocked with absolutely everything we needed (plus more!) for our stay and was located in a beautiful setting. Sue was very proactive in communicating with us to ensure our stay went without a hitch, and the cozy and very clean cabin was more than spacious enough for the four of us. Loved the flat top grill! The warning about making sure your vehicle has 4WD is no joke, it is a must to safely traverse the road to/from the cabin. Our expectations for our stay were exceeded by Sue and Trout Tales Lodge.

My cousins and I had an excellent time at Sue’s place. It has everything we need and more.

Sue was an amazing host and so helpful and was an amazing communicator and very responsive. The property was great and the house was stocked with everything you could possibly need. Close to river. Road in is steep and need 4WD but just take it slow and you are good. 5 Star. Thank you Sue.

Fly Fishing on the Missouri River

The cabin was fully equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed sitting on the shady back deck in the afternoon while enjoying the views of the cliffs and wildlife.We fished with a guide three days on the Missouri River, landing a lot of big, beautiful trout. Trout Tales made for a perfect base for our fishing trip.

We really enjoyed our stay at this well appointed cabin. Felt like a home away from home and was easy to relax and unwind. The Dearborn and Missouri are just a short walk away with exceptional fishing right out the back door.

First off, do pay attention to the information in the description regarding 4WD or AWD needed to reach the property. The road in is pretty intimidating at first but after a few times in and out we got used to it. Once on site the drive in was well worth it. The lodge is better than described. Great location, great amenities, very short walk to blue ribbon fishing, and a nature lover's dream. The first morning we were there we saw no less than a dozen deer and watched five bald eagles flying around the cliffs. The house was clean and had more than enough amenities. Being on a solar system, most of the lights are LEDs. In the evening the inside lighting was a bit dim for reading so I'd bring an additional clip on reading light the next time I go...And we'll definitely be back. Thanks Susan, for being an outstanding host.

Loved the cabin & loved the access to the river for fishing.

It was a great stay at the remote cabin. Everything was as expected with great communication from the host. We stayed in the hottest time of the year where the cooling evaporator attempted to keep us cool. When we first arrived we saw three bucks on the hill side. Afterwards fawns stayed around the cabin for the duration of our stay. I would stay there again especially during late spring or early fall.

Trout Tales exceeded our expectations. The road into the cabin is no joke (20% grade). 4X4 is an absolute must. From a location standpoint, you can't beat it. 30 miles from Great Falls airport and within 5 to 10 min drive of most Missouri River access. We were there in July. 90-100 degree temps during the day. The cabin stayed cool with the windows shut during the day, and at night was very pleasant with the windows open. Wifi works really well. The Dearborn river was great for swimming. You can take a short walk down the dearborn and wade the missouri . We walked down and immediately found a pod of rising fish. The water temp was likely 75 in the dearborn, and no trout to be found. With the missouri so close, you're better off devoting more time there. I would definitely come back to Trout Tales!

We absolutely loved the place and the location. It was a perfect size for just the two of us. We mostly fished the MO River while there but it was convenient to walk out back and fish the Dearborn a couple of times also. There were deer and rabbits running around every day and one of the does had a couple of young fawns with her. They were fun to watch. The road getting into the place was a little intimidating at first but once we drove it down and back up, it was a piece of cake. The owner was great to talk to on the phone and she was very responsive to all of my messages to her. The place is well stocked with all the essentials and had everything we needed (except a cheese grater….lol). We will definitely consider this place again if we ever make another trip over there.

This is a beautiful solar powered cabin on the Dearborn River, very clean with a great kitchen for cooking, quiet and peaceful.