CMR - Ice Fishing Guide (Winter 2026-2027)

The Club at Crazy Mountain Ranch is a private membership experience set on 18,000 extraordinary acres in the state of Montana. Take one part working ranch, combine with golf, lodging, great food, and drink plus everything else there is to see and do and you’ve got something beyond special.

Position Summary

The Lead Ice Fishing Guide at Crazy Mountain Ranch is responsible for managing and guiding ice fishing excursions on Rainbow Lake. This position includes preparing fishing sites, maintaining gear, monitoring ice conditions, and delivering safe, educational, and high-quality guest experiences.

*Housing Available Upon Request. Rent and Deposit Required*

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead guided ice fishing excursions for guests of all ages and experience levels.
• Monitor ice thickness and weather conditions to ensure guest safety at all times.
• Prepare and maintain fishing shacks, holes, equipment, and site cleanliness.
• Teach guests proper ice fishing techniques, safety protocols, and fish handling.
• Collaborate with the Outdoor Pursuits Manager to coordinate gear inventory, supplies, and scheduling.
• Uphold environmental stewardship practices and Leave No Trace principles on and around the ice.
• Maintain snow removal around shelters and access points as necessary.
• Support other winter programming as needed.

Required Competencies

• Strong knowledge of ice fishing techniques, equipment, and fish species common to Montana.
• Familiarity with ice safety protocols, weather monitoring, and emergency response.
• Proficient in the use and maintenance of augers, heaters, sleds, and related tools.
• Comfortable working outdoors in freezing conditions for extended periods.
• Strong guest service, communication, and instructional skills.
• Ability to work independently or with a team in remote winter environments.
• Must be available on weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of guiding or professional ice fishing experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification required; Wilderness First Aid or WFR preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Work Environment

• This position involves long hours outdoors in extremely cold and variable weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, walk long distances on snow and ice, and perform physical labor such as drilling holes and clearing snow .

Benefits

• Complimentary meal per shift
• Optional Health Benefit for Seasonal Employees
• 401K eligibility and bi-weekly match
• Discounted employee housing
• Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart and Expert Voice
• End of Season Employee Celebration
• Transportation available to nearby Clyde Park/Livingston

Lone Mountain Land Company (LMLC) Operations LLC. manages the planning, entitlement, building, marketing, and sale of premier real estate communities around Big Sky, Montana. The company supports world-class operations at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club and Moonlight Basin and oversees real estate activities at Spanish Peaks, Moonlight Basin, Crazy Mountain Ranch, Big Sky Town Center, and other projects in the Big Sky region. LMLC Operations LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.