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★★★★★We had a great day of fishing with Brandon. The fish were cooperative and everything we needed was provided, including poles, tackle, drinks and lunch. Even an afternoon thunderstorm was included in the price of admission and then the fishing seemed to turn on a bit more, I suppose the fish were energized by the lightning. Don’t forget your rain gear. This is just one of the fish we caught in the photo below.
★★★★★One the best fishing lodges on the Big Horn.
★★★★★Eagle Nest Lodge is the best. We came back for our second year here, and it was just as great as the first time. John and Shirley, and the whole staff, go out of their way to make the experience top notch. Don't wait to book as they fill up quickly and you will love it. I took my brother in law with me and it was his first time fly fishing. Our guide Sam took care of him and had him landing some big fish in no time. Can't wait until the next time!
★★★★★A slice of paradise under a great big sky. The staff are all 100% great. The food is world class. The lamb with mushroom risotto might be my favorite plates in the world. Can't wait to come back, catch more big fish and have more great times. Thank you everyone!
★★★★★Excellent!
★★★★★Incredible location and top notch guides. Stellar opportunity for upland hunting, some of the best fishing in Montana. Highly recommend.
★★★★★Beautiful place, great people, big fish...this place has it all.
★★★★★AMAZINGLY beautiful! From the river to the lodge to the meals... Beautiful! The guides are top-notch and the Big Horn doesn't disappoint. The lodge staff is incredibly professional. Rebecca and John are so wonderfully accommodating. Sheri is hands-down the best chef - from the prepared lunches, to the special breakfasts and the amazing dinners. I go back every year and I'll continue until there are no fish left in the Big Horn - Ha!
★★★★★This place is simply paradise! The hosts, Rebecca and John, are two in a million. Always have loved staying here.
★★★★★Eagle Nest Lodge is your destination for the best fishing, guide service, beautiful lodge and gracious hosts In Montana. Located on the Big Horn River known for its outstanding trout fishing, we experienced a one of a kind experience from our arrival to our departure. The chef serves gourmet meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) to our personal taste and the log-hewn lodge is located on the banks of the river. This was just the beginning of our fishing trips on the river with our outstanding guides, John, Dell and Sam. Highly recommended. Check it out!
★★★★★Great place to stay, food is amazing, and the guided fishing/hunting tours ... what can I say, John & Rebecca Shirley are amazing people. I highly recommend checking them out :)
★★★★★If you are looking for a life time experience to Bird hunt, Fish or just simply get out into beautiful county this place is on point with their guides, hospitality and establishment.
★★★★★Once again, Eagle Nest Lodge hits a grand slam!!! From the food, fishing, accommodations, guides, staff, and of course, John and Rebecca Shirley, Eagle Nest is the BEST!!! See you all next year!!!
★★★★★Eagle Nest is high on our list! We have been 5 times and will definitely return. Besides the fishing, which is amazing, the staff couldn't be more attentive. Everything from the meals created by Sherry (5 Stars), to the staff that makes our stay over the top comfortable! If you are looking for fishing the amazing Big Horn and getting pampered at night, this is the place for you!
★★★★★My husband Sandy Wolfinger recently returned from another trip to Eagle Nest Lodge, Harden, Montana. Here is his review: "I fished from Eagle Nest about 7 times. It has consistently been well managed and an excellent experience. Recently I've taken my son and two of my grandsons - all three beginning fly fishermen. All have loved the experience and learned a great deal about fly fishing. The guides have been top rate and good instructors. Outside of the fishing experience - the food, the lodging, and the social time has also been excellent. John and Rebecca are great hosts, friendly and helpful. Sherry (the chef) is an outstanding cook and wonderfully accommodating. This is a five star outfit and experience without question."
★★★★★We just spent a week at The Eagle Nest - our third in total! What a blast the fishing with Seth was! How delicious was the food from Sherie and the team and how comfortable was the Lodge? All were excellent and with such wonderful hosts as Rebecca and John how could we not have had a fabulous time?!
★★★★★A beautiful lodge, with friendly owners and a high-class cook. I first went there two years ago without ever having fly fished before, and the guides were all very friendly and helpful.
★★★★★You can't beat the combination of great fishing and hospitality that Eagle Nest offers. My wife and I have been going there since 2003. We didn't miss a year until the pandemic. Great to be back.
★★★★★After more than a decade of fishing with Eagle Nest, it remains at the top of best fly fishing experiences. The guides are excellent, as well as the stay at the lodge. Can't wait to get back.
★★★★★This was a bucket list trip, that I didn't even have on my bucket list! The whole staff from our hosts (John & Rebecca), our Chef (Sheri) & all our guides and staff are 5 Star top notch! Food & Fishing are second to none! I definitely recommend this to everyone! MUST DO!!!
★★★★★I would give them 10 stars if I could. Our group had a phenomenal trip. From fishing with the guides to meals and lodging, the attention to detail and overall experience was top notch.
★★★★★This is a great team supporting your fly fishing experience. From the chief, guides, and management you will not be disappointed. I have stayed at several other lodges fishing the Big Horn and this team out worked them all
★★★★★Best lodge on the Bighorn! Great food, great guides, and the best hosts! And the fishing is pretty hard to beat.
★★★★★Best lodge in Valley from the bosses running the joint, food, cleaning staff and every guide. Whether you're the snottiest Fly Fishing nerd or someone just picking up a rod if you don't catch fish (multiple species, multiple ways) and have a great time, you're just a bad listener, the only person to blame is the one staring back at you in the mirror at 4'Aces. Tip everyone hard when you leave because the Big Horn holds many secrets and, no doubt, you'll want everyone to remember you when you go back. (Also, so you know, there is no spot called Sam's rock).
★★★★★Awesome stay!
★★★★★Best fishing in Montana
★★★★★Just returned from a 3 day "Cast n Blast" at Eagle Nest. The fishing was superb (for this novice fly-fisherman), our guide, Sam, was absolutely top tier. The Big Horn River is full of fish and scenery was amazing. We got our limit on Pheasants both days before lunch and killed a few Hungarian Partridge as well. Guides and dogs were excellent. The lodge was great, food was off the charts wonderful/plentiful and the hosts, John & Rebecca were created to run a place like this! You won't spend this money anywhere else and get all you get here. Only bad thing is that I couldn't stay longer. Will be back.