Henry's Fork Ranch

Henry's Fork Ranch *Fishing, Birding and Hunting on the Henry's Fork Ranch * Guest cabin for rent * Chester Idaho This section of the river is open to fishing year-round.
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At the upper end of the Snake River plain, surrounded by the Grand Teton and Big Hole mountains to the east, the Centennial and Beaverhead ranges to the north, and the Sawtooth mountains to the west, the Henry's Fork Ranch is a 500 acre working cattle ranch located at the end of a paved county road near Chester, Idaho. The ranch has been in the Fuchs family since 1956 and has been not only a worki

ng ranch, but a retreat for them. The family has recently decided to make the ranch available to a very limited number of guests. Nestled Original Homestead Cabin with Guest Accomdations in a grove of Sugar Maple, Apple, and Cottonwood trees planted by the original homesteaders in the late 1800's, the original homestead log cabin has been completely rebuilt from the ground up and offers a very unique, comfortable, and relaxing accommodation. The ranch offers 2 miles of private access to the Henry's Fork of the Snake River, renowned as one of the best trout fisheries in North America, if not the world. Henry's Fork Ranch is home to a wide variety of bird species that changes with the seasons. Many species of waterfowl use the open water of the river year round, including Trumpeter Swans, Snow geese, Canada geese, and many species of ducks. Depending on the season, you can also see Sandhill Cranes, the occasional Whooping Crane, Bald Eagles, Osprey, and a wide variety of songbirds. What is there to do at the ranch? That depends on the season that you come to visit. There is always fishing available on the 2 miles of river frontage on the world renowned Henry’s Fork. Fishing is unguided, but we will give you suggestions on what and where to fish. This section of river is very wadeable or floatable. The ranch has cattle on it from mid May through mid October. The Fuchs family have always been avid waterfowl hunters and because of this there are blinds and wetlands for hunting or to watching the many migratory birds that come for a visit. Some of these visitors such as the Sandhill Cranes, Trumpeter Swans and Bald Eagles come in such large numbers they are very impressive to see and hear. Unguided Waterfowl hunting is available at the ranch from October - January and Birding is available year round. The ranch is located within a short distance of Yellowstone National Park, Harriman State Park, Grand Targhee Ski resort, Jackson Hole, WY, St. Anthony Sand Dunes, and within 15 minutes of the local golf course. This is all available, but you'll probably not find the time to leave the ranch.

Here are a few recent photos from Here at the Henry's Fork Ranch. Spring is on it's way.
03/18/2024

Here are a few recent photos from Here at the Henry's Fork Ranch. Spring is on it's way.

Nice evening.
06/30/2023

Nice evening.

The Snow shovel and the rest of the snow equipment is now put away until next Fall. Let's bring on warmer weather foreca...
04/30/2023

The Snow shovel and the rest of the snow equipment is now put away until next Fall. Let's bring on warmer weather forecast

Spring fishing is starting after a long winter. The trout are hungry.
04/26/2023

Spring fishing is starting after a long winter. The trout are hungry.

I was wondering if I should put the snow shovel away yesterday? It has been a long winter. It snowed 3 inches last week ...
04/26/2023

I was wondering if I should put the snow shovel away yesterday? It has been a long winter. It snowed 3 inches last week here but I think spring has sprung. The shovel hasn't been put away yet.

04/14/2023

Just when I thought spring was starting, nope.

12/22/2022

Here are the current fishing conditions here at the Henry's Fork Ranch. There isn't much dry fly action. Merry Christmas.

We are starting to get some snow in the Tetons. This is the beginning of our snow pack season. Nice and clear skies.
10/30/2022

We are starting to get some snow in the Tetons. This is the beginning of our snow pack season. Nice and clear skies.

Tonight's sunset.
08/28/2022

Tonight's sunset.

08/19/2022

We received this nice message from recent guests.
We have reflected often on retelling to our family members of our trip west. Your ranch was our landing spot from which we branched out and explored. I know George regrets not exploring the fly fishing experience more. He needed to be better prepared.
It felt so good at your place, so comfortable and welcoming. It means a lot to the the weary traveler to know they can return to a place that is clean, well equipped and nicely appointed. Thanks for helping to make it a wonderful experience.

08/06/2022

Bull Roundup at the Henry's Fork Ranch

05/14/2022

A few recent videos of our spring weather.

Here are a few pictures of the first week of May here at the ranch. It began sunny and green and the second week starts...
05/09/2022

Here are a few pictures of the first week of May here at the ranch. It began sunny and green and the second week starts off with cloudy and snow.

01/04/2022

Waterfowl enjoying the ice cold Henry's Fork River and the sunshine.

The Henry's Fork is flowing slush ice but the Trumpeter Swans, Geese and Ducks love it.
01/04/2022

The Henry's Fork is flowing slush ice but the Trumpeter Swans, Geese and Ducks love it.

12/01/2021

After an unexpected dam malfunction, the Madison River is at a trickle. The impact on its fishery is still unclear—but could be severe.

Waiting for waterfowl here at the ranch with Steve Howser.
11/18/2021

Waiting for waterfowl here at the ranch with Steve Howser.

Here are a few recent pictures. It is nice to have clear skies again.
09/22/2021

Here are a few recent pictures. It is nice to have clear skies again.

09/22/2021

Director Andrew Quinn visits the world re-nowned Henry's Fork of the Snake River to examine how the geographic landscape that defines a river, also defines a...

05/11/2021

Not a good day to be a fish or a fisherman. This is the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Electrocuting fish or are these Fish Terrorist? Or both?

Is everyone looking forward to Memorial Day and a long weekend? Our cabin Calendar is filling up quickly however, we ha...
04/06/2021

Is everyone looking forward to Memorial Day and a long weekend? Our cabin Calendar is filling up quickly however, we have the days of May 29th, 30th, 31st and June 1st (4 Nights) available. These are some of the best dates to be fishing the lower Henry's Fork. Please let us know if you or any of your friends are interested.

It is with a lot of sorrow to let my friends know that I had to put down my hunting dog Hunter yesterday. While I have ...
03/30/2021

It is with a lot of sorrow to let my friends know that I had to put down my hunting dog Hunter yesterday. While I have had several Chesapeake retrievers in the past, Hunter was special. I know he had a wonderful life here at the ranch but it leaves a hole in our lives with out him. He will have a resting spot overlooking the wetlands where he loved to hunt and play. I'll miss you Hunter.

We have gotten over winter hump and are looking forward to spring. The Tetons have plenty of snow.
03/03/2021

We have gotten over winter hump and are looking forward to spring. The Tetons have plenty of snow.

03/03/2021

Spring is coming soon to the Henry's Fork

02/07/2021

Henry's Fork river flow and geese enjoying the evening

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1060 N 2950 E
Chester, ID
83421

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+12087160116

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Videos

Just when I thought spring was starting, nope.

Here are the current fishing conditions here at the Henry's Fork Ranch. There isn't much dry fly action. Merry Christmas.

Bull Roundup at the Henry's Fork Ranch

A few recent videos of our spring weather.

Swan Gathering and Resting along the Henry's Fork
Swan Gathering and Resting along the Henry's Fork

Waterfowl enjoying the ice cold Henry's Fork River and the sunshine.

Is this the Idaho Department of Fish and Game electrocuting trout on the Henry's Fork or are they fish terroist?
Is this the Idaho Department of Fish and Game electrocuting trout on the Henry's Fork or are they fish terroist?

Not a good day to be a fish or a fisherman. This is the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Electrocuting fish or are these Fish Terrorist? Or both?

We have gotten over the winter weather hump. Now we will have longer daylight and warmer days.
We have gotten over the winter weather hump. Now we will have longer daylight and warmer days.

Spring is coming soon to the Henry's Fork

Eveing walk along the Henry's Fork February 6th .
Eveing walk along the Henry's Fork February 6th .

Henry's Fork river flow and geese enjoying the evening

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us to you. We hope to see you in 2018

Tanner moving cattle with his Idaho Shags at the Henry's Fork ...
Tanner moving cattle with his Idaho Shags at the Henry's Fork ...

Tanner wanted a video of his dogs working cattle here at the ranch. Sorry some of the video is out of focus.

Our guests here at the Henry's Fork Ranch are setting up their telescopes and are getting ready for some dark sky exploring. Very cool stuff for a novice like me.

Building new fence with the cowboys. We're having to drill holes into the lava. This is hard work.

Spending another wonderful day with Ashley at home on the Henry's Fork River.

Ashley came home for a visit and we did some spring fly fishing. We had a great time and success.

Life below Zero at the Henry's Fork Ranch
Life below Zero at the Henry's Fork Ranch

Cold and clear at the Henry's Fork Ranch January 7, 2017

First day of 2017 at the ranch. Moose, swans, sheep and snowmobiling. There is plenty of things to see and do even in the winter. You're invited to come for a visit.

Bald Eagles at the Henry's Fork Ranch
Bald Eagles at the Henry's Fork Ranch

Bald Eagles eating at the Henry's Fork Ranch during Christmas snowstorm.

We had some snow and cold weather over the last two days here at the Henry's Fork Ranch. We had heavy rain Thursday night, heavy snow all day Friday, lost power at 2:00 am Saturday morning. No big deal to keep the house warm with the wood stove but when I looked at the thermometer it was -22 degrees. The power came back on around 10 am. Being the type of a person who looks for the bright side of the last 2 days of the Idaho weather: All of the snow removal equipment worked No water pipes froze. ? ? I'll have to stay in the house and think about that for awhile.

Tonight's weather forecast here at the Henry's Fork Ranch. The snow looks like strings. ⛄❄❄❄❄

Gemma playing with the sprinkler on a warm August afternoon. Chesapeakes are certainly water dogs.

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