Best fishing near Belt
16 fishing spots · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Belt, 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 16 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
P⛰
#1
Panton Coulee Reservoir
Good
39.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Showers Likely · 50°F · 7 mph wind
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 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
B⛰
#2
Big Lake
Good
30.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Chance Showers · 50°F · 7 mph wind
The Big Lake Fishing Area is located in Montana, USA and is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
H⛰
#3
Highwood Creek
Good
16.1 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Slight Chance Showers · 49°F · 9 mph wind
The Highwood Creek fishing area in Montana is a great spot for fly fishing enthusiasts. The creek is home to brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout, all of which can be…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
H⛰
#4
Hound Creek
33.6 mi away
Hound Creek is a prime fishing area in Montana, with a variety of fish species including trout, bass, and pike. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
J⛰
#5
Jefferson Creek
Good
31.0 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Chance Showers and Patchy Fog · 46°F
Jefferson Creek is a popular fishing destination located in southwestern Montana. The creek is home to various trout species, including brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
L⛰
#6
Logging Creek
Good
18.1 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Chance Showers and Patchy Fog · 46°F
The Logging Creek Fishing Area in Montana is a great spot for catching rainbow and cutthroat trout. Other nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. When…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
D⛰
#7
Dry Fork Belt Creek
Good
19.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Chance Showers and Patchy Fog · 46°F
The Dry Fork Belt Creek fishing area in Montana is a prime destination for fly fishing enthusiasts. Fish species in the area include cutthroat, rainbow, and brook trout. The…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
T⛰
#8
Tillinghast Creek
Good
20.4 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Chance Showers and Patchy Fog · 46°F
Tillinghast Creek is a popular fishing destination located in Montana, USA. The creek is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. Nearby…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
D⛰
#9
Dry Wolf Creek
Good
28.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Chance Showers and Patchy Fog · 46°F
The Dry Wolf Creek fishing area in Montana is a popular destination for anglers looking to catch rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. The area offers great fly fishing…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
B⛰
#10
Belt Creek
Good
20.1 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Slight Chance Showers · 49°F · 9 mph wind
The Belt Creek fishing area in Montana is a popular spot for anglers seeking rainbow and brown trout. The nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing…
Why 40: live conditions (good)
40Rated
J⛰
#11
Jumping Creek
Good
36.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Slight Chance Showers and Patchy Fog · 45°F · 5 mph wind
Jumping Creek in Montana is a great destination for fly fishing enthusiasts. Rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout are the most common fish species found in the area. There are many…
Why 43: live conditions (good)
43Rated
S⛰
#12
Shonkin Creek
Good
31.0 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Chance Showers · 50°F · 7 mph wind
Shonkin Creek is a popular fishing destination located in the Little Belt Mountains of Montana. Anglers can expect to catch rainbow, brown, and brook trout in the creek's cold…
Why 41: live conditions (good)
41Rated
R⛰
#13
Running Wolf Creek
Good
33.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Slight Chance Showers · 45°F · 6 mph wind
Running Wolf Creek Fishing Area is located in north-central Montana and is a popular spot for trout fishing. Anglers can catch rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout in the pristine…
Why 40: live conditions (good)
40Rated
S⛰
#14
Sheep Creek (Smith Drainage)
Good
34.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Slight Chance Showers and Patchy Fog · 45°F · 5 mph wind
Sheep Creek Smith Drainage is a popular fishing area in Montana, USA, known for its abundant trout species, including rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. Nearby activities…
Why 40: live conditions (good)
40Rated
D⛰
#15
Dipping Vat Pond
Good
39.5 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Slight Chance Showers · 45°F · 6 mph wind
The Dipping Vat Pond Fishing Area in Montana is a popular spot for trout fishing. Rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and brook trout can all be found in the pond. Nearby activities…
Why 40: live conditions (good)
40Rated
Fishing near Belt
The Belt area has 16 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 near Belt
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.