Cutbank Creek Fishing Retreat | Fay Ranches

INTRODUCTION

Encompassing 287± acres, Cutbank Creek Fishing Retreat offers a rare blend of history and beauty in the shadow of Glacier National Park. The property has remained in the same iconic family for almost a century, making it rich in heritage. Over 0.5± mile of Cutbank Creek frontage provides an exceptional low-pressure fishery beneath the towering peaks of the Lewis Range. As you gain elevation, the property contains diverse topography and foliage ranging from dark conifer stands to open scenic vistas.

Unobstructed panoramic views of Glacier National Park provide a dramatic backdrop, and wildlife is abundant, with elk, deer, moose, bears, wolves, and upland birds frequent visitors.

Fenced for cattle grazing, Cutbank Creek Fishing Retreat is as functional as it is scenic. Rolling meadows, wooded draws, and natural water features support strong agricultural potential alongside outstanding recreational appeal. With power in place and existing grazing income, this is a genuinely turnkey legacy holding. The property’s scale creates a blank canvas for building, whether a custom mountain home overlooking the park, a family retreat, or guest lodging. Recreational opportunities extend well beyond the ranch boundaries. Glacier National Park’s Two Medicine entrance is just a short drive away, offering world-class hiking, wildlife viewing, and backcountry adventure.

Conveniently located Northwest of East Glacier and accessible from Highway 89, the ranch offers both seclusion and easy access. Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell is roughly 1.5± hours away, and Amtrak’s Empire Builder stops in the historic town of East Glacier Park, just minutes from the property.

Cutbank Creek Fishing Retreat | Browning, Montana

QUICK FACTS

• 287± deeded acres

• Family-owned for multiple generations

• Originally assembled by the legendary Hugh Black during the creation of what is now St. Mary

• Over 0.5± mile of Cutbank Creek frontage, which is an excellent, low-pressure fishery

• 5± minutes to St. Mary and close proximity to multiple entrances to Glacier National Park

• Tenant currently rents the grass

• Power to property

• Located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation

• 4± miles from East Glacier off Highway 49

• Rolling wild grass topography with aspen and conifer pockets throughout

• Wildlife including elk, whitetail deer, mule deer, moose, wolves, black bears, grizzly bears, upland birds, and birds of prey

• About an hour and a half from Kalispell and Glacier International Airport

Cutbank Creek Fishing Retreat is comprised of 287± scenic acres, featuring rolling meadows with high-quality native grasses, and sweeping views of the mountains and Glacier National Park as they rise to the west. The water features on the property are endless. With over 0.5± miles of Cutbank Creek frontage. Suitable for one’s agricultural or recreational needs.

SCENIC VISTAS

This unique ranch is set against the backdrop of the awe-inspiring peaks of Glacier National Park to the west. The acreage is a mosaic of colors, from wildflowers in the spring and summer to vibrant aspens in the fall. Looking across a lush mountain meadow laden with a varied color palette from the diverse wildflowers that blanket the ground, one can easily appreciate the true beauty of a ranch in such a spectacular region of Montana.

IMPROVEMENTS

This expansive ranch property is unimproved, except for pasture fencing, road infrastructure, and power, offering a new owner a clean canvas for building a full-time residence or getaway cabin.

RECREATION

Glacier National Park and its surrounding region offer endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, making it a year-round destination for adventurers and nature lovers alike. In the summer, visitors can explore over 700± miles of hiking trails that wind through alpine meadows, glacial valleys, and rugged mountain peaks. The Going-to-the-Sun Road provides one of the most scenic drives in North America, while crystal-clear lakes like St. Mary and Two Medicine offer kayaking, fishing, and boating. Wildlife viewing is exceptional, with chances to see elk, moose, bears, and mountain goats in their natural habitat. In winter, the area transforms into a peaceful wonderland perfect for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and quiet retreats. Nearby towns like East Glacier Park and West Glacier, a short drive along scenic Highway 2, provide charming local culture, lodging, and access to guided adventures. Whether you’re seeking high-country solitude or active exploration, Glacier National Park delivers recreation experiences unlike anywhere else to suit the desires of locals and visitors.

HUNTING | WILDLIFE

The East Glacier Park region is home to a rich and diverse array of wildlife, including elk, mule deer, black bear, moose, and a wide variety of upland birds and raptors.

The property’s proximity to Glacier National Park and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation places it within a unique ecological corridor teeming with native species. While public hunting access on tribal lands is restricted and requires proper permits from the Blackfeet Nation, the area’s abundant wildlife offers exceptional opportunities for photography, wildlife observation, and cultural appreciation. For hunting enthusiasts, nearby public lands outside the reservation provide access to big game opportunities in some of Montana’s most scenic and unspoiled terrain.

FISHING

Montana is known for its many excellent float-and-fly fishing opportunities. This property is unique because it offers excellent on-site fishing along the banks of the North Fork Cutbank Creek, which flows through the ranch. The crystal-clear waters flow through the lower parcel of the ranch, offering excellent opportunities for anglers targeting rainbow and brook trout.

Anglers can fish the river and connected lakes, including Two Medicine Lake and Lower Two Medicine Lake, which are known for 10–12 inch brook and rainbow trout. Within Glacier National Park’s boundaries, a fishing license is not required. Only artificial flies and lures are permitted to protect native species, and bull trout must be released if caught.

On the Blackfeet Reservation portion of Lower Two Medicine Lake, anglers must acquire a tribal fishing permit daily, a 3-day pass, or a season pass to fish legally there.

Fishing is best from May through November, but lake fishing in the area is open year-round. During inclement weather and wind, anglers head to the sheltered waters of nearby Pray Lake. Two Medicine offers a tranquil fly-fishing experience with less pressure and scenic settings, popular with beginners and seasoned anglers alike.

GOLF

Nestled at the foot of Glacier National Park’s towering peaks, the 9-hole golf course at Glacier Park Lodge in East Glacier offers a genuinely unique and scenic playing experience. Initially built in the early 1920s, this historic course is one of the oldest in Montana and is set against a stunning backdrop of snowcapped mountains and forested hills. The course winds through tall pines and open meadows, offering a relaxed atmosphere ideal for both novice and experienced golfers. Whether you’re enjoying a casual round with friends or soaking in the mountain views after a day of hiking, the East Glacier golf course provides a charming and unforgettable way to experience the beauty of Montana.

Cutbank Creek Fishing Retreat | Browning, Montana

INCOME OPPORTUNITY

The Cutbank Creek Fishing Retreat has supported cattle grazing and is currently leased to a local rancher for seasonal grazing. A new owner may choose to continue leasing the grass resource to an area rancher for income or enjoy the highquality forage and native grass for grazing during the spring, summer, and fall for some of their own animals.

AREA HISTORY

East Glacier Park, Montana, was primarily developed as a railroad town, but it also has deeper roots and influences. The town’s formation was closely tied to the Great Northern Railway, which expanded into the region in the early 1900s to promote Glacier National Park as a premier tourist destination. In 1913, the railroad constructed the Glacier Park Lodge and a train depot to serve as a grand entrance to the park. These developments were central to East Glacier’s early growth, bringing travelers, workers, and commerce to the area.

However, East Glacier Park is also profoundly influenced by the Blackfeet Nation, whose reservation borders the community and the eastern boundary of Glacier National Park. Long before the railroad, the land was home to the Blackfeet people, who had lived in and stewarded this region for generations. Their cultural presence and contributions remain a vital part of the area’s identity today.

While East Glacier Park was largely established and developed as a railroad and tourism hub, its character is a blend of railroad history, tourism growth, and Native American heritage.

Like East Glacier, the property and the Black family have deep history and heritage in the area. Hugh Black was one of the original developers who helped shape St. Mary into what it is today, and this property was among the original acquisitions. The process began in the early 1900s, and the family has remained an iconic part of this area.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

Over 100 years old, the Glacier Park Lodge remains one of Montana’s most iconic and enduring landmarks. The lodge is strategically positioned at the eastern gateway to Glacier National Park in East Glacier. Constructed beginning in 1913 by the Great Northern Railway, the lodge was built to impress with massive Douglas fir timbers transported by rail from the Pacific Northwest, some measuring over 40 feet long and more than 3 feet in diameter. These awe-inspiring logs form the lodge’s towering, colonnade-style lobby, giving visitors the sense of entering a grand forest cathedral. Originally designed to attract railroad travelers to the new national park, the lodge quickly became a cornerstone of Glacier’s early tourism industry. Today, it continues to welcome guests from around the world who come to enjoy its charming, rustic accommodations, sweeping mountain views, and access to a variety of amenities, including an on-site restaurant, lounge, gift shop, and a beautifully maintained 9-hole golf course, one of the oldest in Montana, and set with a striking backdrop as snowcovered peaks rise to the west. Its proximity to hiking trails, scenic drives, and park tours makes Glacier Park Lodge a favorite of travelers and a beloved basecamp for experiencing the wonder and wilderness of Glacier National Park.

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LOCATION

East Glacier Park, located along the southeast border of Glacier National Park, has deep roots dating back to the early 20th century, with the arrival of the Great Northern Railway. In 1913, the Glacier Park Lodge was built using massive Douglas fir timbers brought by rail from the Pacific Northwest, serving as a grand gateway to the new national park. The community grew around the lodge and depot, becoming a hub for early tourism. Today, East Glacier Park continues to honor its railway and park heritage while welcoming visitors with access to scenic drives, hiking trails, and Blackfeet Nation traditions.

GETTING THERE

The property is located along Highway 89, just 13± miles north of East Glacier Park. Access is year-round and convenient.

AIRPORT SERVICES

Glacier Park International Airport is approximately an hour from the ranch. The airport accommodates direct flights to Salt Lake City, Seattle, Denver, Las Vegas, and Minneapolis via Alaska, Allegiant, Delta, Sun Country, Avelo, and United Airlines. In addition, seasonal direct flights to hubs include Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, and San Diego, among others. Glacier Jet Center in Kalispell caters to private aircraft. Great Falls International Airport is just under two hours from the ranch and is served by four major airlines: Alaska, Allegiant, Delta, and United.

MINERAL RIGHTS

All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the seller will convey to the buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP

Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.

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WATER RIGHTS

Montana waters, in all their varied forms and locations, belong to the State for the benefit of its people. A water right is the right to use the water within state-established guidelines, and not any ownership of the water itself. Since water rights in Montana are guided by the prior appropriation doctrine, a person’s right to use a specific quantity of water depends on when the use of water began, establishing the relative priority date of use on the water source. The first person to use water from a source established the first right, the second person could establish a right to the water that was left, and so on. Additionally, water users are limited to the amount of water that can be beneficially used. Beneficial use includes, but is not limited to, agricultural, recreational, fish, wildlife and domestic purposes.

Montana is currently conducting a statewide adjudication of all water rights with priority dates prior to July 1, 1973. The statewide adjudication is a court process that prioritizes and quantifies all existing water rights in each Montana drainage basin. With 85 basins in Montana, and over 219,000 water right claims, the statewide adjudication is a massive undertaking that is expected to stretch well into the future. Until the adjudication process is complete, the status of any particular water right claim cannot be guaranteed. Fay Ranches, Inc., its brokers and salespersons do not warrant or make any representation concerning the quantity or quality of any water rights, nor any legal entitlement to use of water rights, permits to appropriate water, exempt existing rights, determination of existing water rights, nor any ditches, ditch rights, or ditch easements appurtenant to or constituting a burden on the property. Water rights claims appurtenant to the property may or may not have been fully or finally adjudicated, and any buyer is advised to make any offer to purchase contingent upon and subject to such independent inspections, evaluations, and advice concerning the water rights and adjudication process as a buyer might deem prudent. All buyers should be aware that Fay Ranches, Inc., its brokers and salespersons involved in this offering have not conducted an expert inspection or analysis of the water rights for this property.

SUMMARY

Cutbank Creek Fishing Retreat spans 287± acres in the heart of Montana’s glacier country, offering a rare blend of productivity and beauty. Just outside East Glacier Park, the property features rolling meadows, wooded draws, and lush pastures framed by the jagged peaks of Glacier National Park. Fenced for cattle and rich in wildlife, it balances agricultural capacity with exceptional recreation. With year-round access, proximity to historic East Glacier Park, and endless possibilities for building or enjoyment, this ranch presents a remarkable opportunity in one of Montana’s most spectacular settings.

$1,430,000 Cash

Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange

Please contact Sam Shelton at (406) 600-5354 | sshelton@ fayranches.com or Vinny Delgado at (406) 253-0507 | vdelgado@ fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches, Inc. must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties we have listed, please visit our web page at www. fayranches.com.

Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.

agent, except a dual agent:

Has a duty to disclose to a buyer or seller any adverse material facts that are known to the dual agent regardless of any confidentiality considerations; and May not disclose the following information without the written consent of the person to whom the information is confidential; The fact that the buyer is willing to pay more than the offered purchase price; The fact that the seller is willing to accept less than the purchase price that the seller is asking for the property; Factors motivating either party to buy or sell; and Any information that a party indicates in writing to the dual agent is to be kept confidential.

4. STATUTORY BROKER

A “Statutory Broker” is not the agent of the Buyer or Seller but nevertheless is obligated to them to:

Disclose to: i. a buyer or buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the statutory broker, except that the statutory broker is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; and ii. a seller or a seller agent any adverse material facts that are known to the statutory broker and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any purchase offer; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in putting together a real estate transaction, and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

5. IN-HOUSE SELLER AGENT DESIGNATE

Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a buyer broker agreement with the buyer, an in-house seller agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a seller for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the seller with respect to the designated transaction.

6. IN-HOUSE BUYER AGENT DESIGNATE

Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a buyer broker agreement with the buyer, an in-house buyer agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a buyer for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the buyer with respect to the designated transaction.

BUYER AGENT

A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to: Act solely in the best interests of the buyer; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the buyer; Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the buyer agent and not known or discoverable by the buyer, unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the buyer agent; Safeguard the buyer’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the buyer’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the buyer for any funds or property of the buyer that comes into the buyer agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a buyer and obtaining a buyer’s written consent, to represent multiple buyers interested in buying the same property or similar properties to properties in which a buyer is interested and to show properties in which a buyer is interested to other prospective buyers, without breaching any obligation to the buyer.

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