Best fishing near Fishtail
13 fishing spots · 13 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · 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 13 of 13 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Buffalo Jump
Good
10.1 mi away
· Water 57°F· Chance Showers · 50°F · 6 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 67: live conditions (good)
67Top-rated
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#2
Emerald Lake Fishing Access
Good
3.2 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Chance Showers · 40°F · 9 mph wind
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 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
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#3
Asteroid Lake
Good
14.8 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Chance Showers · 40°F · 9 mph wind
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 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#4
Chrome Lake
Good
5.2 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Chance Showers · 40°F · 9 mph wind
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 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
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#5
Arch Lake
Good
10.0 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Chance Showers · 40°F · 9 mph wind
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 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
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#6
Dude Lake
Good
13.1 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Chance Showers · 40°F · 9 mph wind
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 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
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#7
Bowback Lake
Good
13.6 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Slight Chance Showers · 45°F · 8 mph wind
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 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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#8
Moraine
Good
11.2 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Chance Showers · 49°F · 6 mph wind
The Moraine fishing area near Red Lodge, Montana, offers productive trout fishing, primarily for rainbow and brook trout. Best fishing spots include the inlet areas and deeper…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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#9
Castle Rock
Good
11.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Chance Showers · 49°F · 6 mph wind
Castle Rock Fishing Access Site near Colstrip, Montana, offers quality angling on the Tongue River Reservoir. Best fishing spots include the dam area, coves near the state park…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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#10
Rosebud Isle
Good
14.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Chance Showers · 49°F · 6 mph wind
Rosebud Isle, near Rosebud, Montana along the Yellowstone River, offers excellent shore fishing with several public access points via Rosebud Isle Fishing Access Site. Anglers can…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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#11
West Rosebud Lake Fishing Access
Good
3.4 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Chance Showers · 40°F · 9 mph wind
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 40: live conditions (good)
40Rated
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#12
East Rosebud Creek
Good
7.2 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Chance Showers · 40°F · 9 mph wind
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 40: live conditions (good)
40Rated
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#13
Bad Canyon Creek
Good
12.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Chance Showers · 49°F · 6 mph wind
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 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
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.