Best fishing in Montana
175 fishing spots · 175 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best fishing in Montana — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 175 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
C⛰
#1
Cooney Reservoir
Good
· Nearby flows below normal· Patchy Fog · 58°F
Cooney Reservoir in Montana is a popular fishing destination known for its abundance of rainbow trout, walleye, and crappie. The reservoir is also home to largemouth bass, yellow…
Why 100: species variety
100Elite
D⛰
#2
Dry Creek-Krezelok Reservoir
Good
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 59°F
The Dry Creek Krezelok Reservoir in Montana is a popular fishing destination for anglers. This reservoir is home to a variety of fish species including rainbow trout, brown trout…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
E⛰
#3
Eagles Nest Day Use Area
Eagles Nest Day Use Area is a popular fishing spot located in Montana, USA. The area is known for its rich aquatic fauna and abundant fish species, including rainbow trout, brown…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
M⛰
#4
Musselshell River
Good
· Nearby flows near normal· Patchy Fog · 60°F
The Musselshell River in Montana is a popular fishing spot, with species like rainbow trout, brown trout, channel catfish, and smallmouth bass. Nearby activities include hiking…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
B⛰
#5
Bighorn Lake
Fair
· Water 53°F · cold, sluggish· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 62°F
Bighorn Lake is a popular fishing area in Montana, known for its abundance of rainbow and brown trout, as well as walleye, smallmouth bass, and carp. Nearby activities include…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
D⛰
#6
Davis Lake
Fair
· Water 73°F · too warm — rest the fish· Mostly Clear · 58°F
Davis Lake is located in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in Montana, USA. The lake is known for its abundant fish species, including rainbow trout, brook trout, and…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
D⛰
#7
Deadmans Basin Reservoir
Good
· Nearby flows below normal· Patchy Fog · 59°F
Deadmans Basin Reservoir in Montana is a great fishing spot that offers a wide range of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, Kokanee salmon, walleye, and perch…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
E⛰
#8
Emerald Lake Fishing Access
Good
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 52°F
Emerald Lake Fishing Access is a popular location for fishing enthusiasts in Montana, USA. The area boasts a variety of fish species such as rainbow trout, brook trout, cutthroat…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
H⛰
#9
Hauser Reservoir
Good
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 56°F
Hauser Reservoir is located in Montana and offers excellent fishing opportunities for a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, walleye, perch, and smallmouth bass. The…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
L⛰
#10
Little Prickly Pear Creek
Good
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 59°F
The Little Prickly Pear Creek in Montana is a popular fishing spot that is known for its diverse fish species. Anglers can expect to catch rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
M⛰
#11
Missouri River Fishing Access Site
Good
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 56°F
The Missouri River Fishing Access Site in Montana, USA is an excellent fishing spot for anglers of all levels. This fishing area is located in the Upper Missouri River Basin, and…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
P⛰
#12
Panton Coulee Reservoir
Good
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 59°F
Panton Coulee Reservoir is located in Montana and is a popular fishing destination for anglers. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including northern pike…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
P⛰
#13
Park Lake
Good
· Nearby flows below normal· Partly Cloudy · 57°F
The Park Lake fishing area in Montana is a popular spot for anglers looking to catch rainbow trout, yellow perch, and largemouth bass. The lake is surrounded by scenic mountains…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
S⛰
#14
Sunnyside Fishing Access
Good
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Clear · 50°F
The Sunnyside Fishing Access is a popular fishing spot located in Montana, USA, that offers excellent opportunities to catch trout, bass, and northern pike. This area is…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
A⛰
#15
Abbot Creek
Fair
· Water 47°F · a touch cool· Flood watch· Rising fast · likely muddy
Abbot Creek is a popular fishing area in Montana, with rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout found in its waters. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching…
Why 64: 5.0★ from 1 review
64Solid
Fishing in Montana
Montana has 213 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing in Montana
How are these fishing spots ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.
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