7477 Park Dale
Fort Smith, MT 59035
Bighorn Trout Shop Inc · Hospitality Property For Sale · 11,568 SF

NEW PRICE AND EXCELLENT 2022 NUMBERS! For over 30 years the Trout Shop has been anchored by two families, both of which are deeply rooted in the Fort Smith fishing community.  Through decades of honest, meticulous, service to their guests, the Trout Shop has built a reputation as the standard for professionalism in outfitting.  One has to look no further than the shop’s repeat client numbers to find how this dedication has paid off.  The Trout shop boasts an incredible 80% return clientele rate, with most booking their next trip at checkout.  Even for the best of businesses, return clientele rates such as these are nearly impossible to find and help create assurances of a highly profitable investment from day one.  Due to the tailwater status of the Bighorn, occupancy rates and operating seasons tend to be far more consistent than freestone operations.  Traditionally the Trout Shop has opened for guests between the middle of March to the first of April, and consistently closes for the year on December 1st.  While net revenues are strong for even a 12-month business, prospective buyers need to take into account that these numbers consider only 8 months of operation.  Room for revenue growth in both lodging and dining are possible as the Bighorn Valley lies in one of the largest duck and Canada Goose migrations in the state.  Both waterfowl and upland bird hunting has long since been a draw for valley, however very few in the area have capitalized on the opportunity to increase sales from hunting.  In order to help ensure the success of the new proprietor, the current owners intend to help transition the business for up to two years via outfitting licenses, client retention, and operational knowledge.  Essentially, the Bighorn Trout Shop comes with all the tools needed to run a highly profitable business from the first day of operation.  Excellent Net Income for an 8-Month business *13 meticulously maintained and updated rooms, each will full baths, AC, and all the amenities one would expect in high-end lodging. *1 detached manufactured home on an owned lot. Perfect for large groups, Airbnb, or employee housing. *Massive commercial kitchen with w/in coolers. *Dining area capacity or 75 +/-, although currently the kitchen has been used solely for the benefit of the guests. *Room to expand Gross Profit through expanded dining service *80%+ return clientele!!! *Owners intend to stay and continue guiding while helping transitioning the new owners *The Bighorn River has never fished better and the books are showing *Everything here, from the furniture to the service is top notch!