Fishtail, MT

Fishtail is a quiet rural community in Stillwater County, located right along the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains. Daily life is shaped by working cattle ranches, open river bottoms, and the clear waters of the West Rosebud. It has a classic, unhurried Montana feel, where neighbors know each other and mountain trailheads are only a short drive away.

The historic Fishtail General Store is the center of everyday activity, supplying everything from groceries and hardware to morning coffee and local news. A small community school anchors the area for families, while nearby Absarokee and Columbus handle larger shopping trips and services. For newcomers, Fishtail delivers a rare combination of peaceful ranch living and immediate access to exceptional fly fishing, hiking, and alpine lakes.