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Best fishing near Fishtail

9 fishing spots · 9 ranked · updated 2026-08-13 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Fishtail, 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 9 of 9 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Emerald Lake Fishing Access
#1 Emerald Lake Fishing Access Good
3.2 mi away
· 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
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Asteroid Lake
#2 Asteroid Lake Good
14.8 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 52°F
Asteroid Lake Fishing Area is situated in the Elkhorn Mountains of Montana, USA. The lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, brook trout, and cutthroat…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
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Chrome Lake
#3 Chrome Lake Good
5.2 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 52°F
The Chrome Lake fishing area in Montana is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brook trout, and…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
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Arch Lake
#4 Arch Lake Good
10.0 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 52°F
Arch Lake is an excellent fishing destination in Montana, located in the Flathead National Forest. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish species, including Westslope…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
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Dude Lake
#5 Dude Lake Good
13.1 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 52°F
Dude Lake, located in Montana, is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and brook trout…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
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Bowback Lake
#6 Bowback Lake Good
13.6 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Partly Cloudy · 55°F
Unfortunately, I am an AI language model and don't have personal experience or opinions to share about Bowback Lake. However, I can provide some general information based on…
Why 38: species variety
38Rated
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West Rosebud Lake Fishing Access
#7 West Rosebud Lake Fishing Access Good
3.4 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 52°F
West Rosebud Lake Fishing Access is a popular fishing area in Montana, USA, known for its abundance of trout species, particularly rainbow and brown trout. The lake is surrounded…
Why 25: species variety
25Rated
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East Rosebud Creek
#8 East Rosebud Creek Good
7.2 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 52°F
East Rosebud Creek in Montana is a popular fishing spot for both locals and tourists. The creek is home to various fish species including rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout…
Why 25: species variety
25Rated
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Bad Canyon Creek
#9 Bad Canyon Creek Good
12.1 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Patchy Fog · 58°F
Bad Canyon Creek is a popular fishing destination in Montana, USA. The creek is home to rainbow, brown, and brook trout, making it an excellent spot for fly fishing enthusiasts…
Why 25: species variety
25Rated

Fishing near Fishtail

The Fishtail area has 13 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 Fishtail

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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