Best fishing in Montana
210 fishing spots · 210 ranked · updated 2026-07-12 · in 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 210 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
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
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#2
Ennis Fishing Access
Good
· Water 64°F· Mostly Clear · 58°F · 20 mph wind
Ennis Fishing Access Site on the Madison River in Montana is a prime spot for trout fishing, especially brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. Anglers favor drift boat access for…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
80Elite
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#3
Blackfoot River
Good
· Water 69°F · warming for trout· Clear water · 2 FNU· Partly Cloudy · 56°F · 5 mph wind
The Blackfoot River is a popular fishing destination in Montana, known for its wild trout populations. The river is home to rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout, as well as…
Why 69: live conditions (good)
69Top-rated
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#4
Buffalo Jump
Good
· Water 63°F· Mostly Clear · 60°F · 8 mph wind
Buffalo Jump fishing area, near Ulm, Montana, offers access to the Missouri River, known for rainbow and brown trout, walleye, and mountain whitefish. Best fishing occurs spring…
Why 69: live conditions (good)
69Top-rated
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#5
Cardwell Bridge Fishing Access Site
Good
· Water 73°F· Clear · 60°F
Cardwell Bridge Fishing Access Site, located on the Jefferson River in Montana, offers excellent shore fishing with limited boat access (small watercraft only, no ramps). Anglers…
Why 69: live conditions (good)
69Top-rated
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#6
Cliff Swallow
Good
· Water 63°F· Mostly Clear · 60°F · 8 mph wind
Cliff Swallow fishing area, located along the Missouri River near Great Falls, Montana, offers excellent shore and wade fishing access. The best spots include the river bends…
Why 69: live conditions (good)
69Top-rated
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#7
Fireman's Point
Good
· Water 63°F· Mostly Clear · 60°F · 8 mph wind
Fireman’s Point on the Missouri River near Craig, Montana, is a prime fly-fishing spot known for wild rainbow and brown trout. Best fishing is from shore or by drift boat; ample…
Why 69: live conditions (good)
69Top-rated
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#8
Holmgren Ranch
Good
· Water 63°F· Mostly Clear · 60°F · 8 mph wind
Holmgren Ranch, along Montana’s Bighorn River, offers prime trout fishing—especially brown and rainbow trout. The best spots include the tailwater below Yellowtail Dam, known for…
Why 69: live conditions (good)
69Top-rated
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#9
Homestead Isle
Good
· Water 63°F· Mostly Clear · 60°F · 8 mph wind
Homestead Isle on Fort Peck Lake, Montana, offers excellent fishing from both shore and boat. Best spots include the rocky points and coves around the island, especially the…
Why 69: live conditions (good)
69Top-rated
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#10
Jeffrey's Landing
Good
· Water 63°F· Mostly Clear · 60°F · 8 mph wind
Jeffrey’s Landing on the Missouri River near Fort Benton, Montana, offers excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike, catfish, and smallmouth bass. Shore access is available at…
Why 69: live conditions (good)
69Top-rated
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#11
St. John's Fishing Access Site
Good
· Water 70°F· Mostly Cloudy · 59°F · 5 mph wind
St. John’s Fishing Access Site on the Yellowstone River near Columbus, Montana, offers excellent shore and boat fishing. Shore access is easy with gravel bars and bank spots…
Why 69: live conditions (good)
69Top-rated
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#12
Swinging Bridge
Good
· Water 63°F· Mostly Clear · 60°F · 8 mph wind
Swinging Bridge fishing area, near Libby, Montana, spans the Kootenai River below Libby Dam—prime for rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. Shore access is excellent via trails near…
Why 69: live conditions (good)
69Top-rated
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#13
Tarkio Fishing Access
Good
· Water 70°F· Mostly Cloudy · 59°F · 5 mph wind
Tarkio Fishing Access, located along the Clark Fork River in western Montana, offers excellent shore and float access. Anglers can fish from the bank or launch boats at the…
Why 69: live conditions (good)
69Top-rated
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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