Best fishing near Great Falls

11 fishing spots · 11 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Great Falls, 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 11 of 11 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Davis Lake
#1 Davis Lake Fair
39.1 mi away
· Water 65°F · a touch warm· Low water · fish concentrated· Windy · 25 mph
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 62: live conditions (fair)
62Solid
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Hound Creek
#2 Hound Creek
26.0 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
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Duck Creek
#3 Duck Creek Fair
32.9 mi away
· Water 65°F · a touch warm· Low water · fish concentrated· Windy · 25 mph
Duck Creek is a popular fishing area in Montana, known for its abundance of brown, rainbow, and brook trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing…
Why 49: live conditions (fair)
49Rated
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Highwood Creek
#4 Highwood Creek Good
25.5 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
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Logging Creek
#5 Logging Creek Good
25.9 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
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Belt Creek
#6 Belt Creek Good
16.8 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
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Tillinghast Creek
#7 Tillinghast Creek Good
33.8 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
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Dry Fork Belt Creek
#8 Dry Fork Belt Creek Good
36.0 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
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Shonkin Creek
#9 Shonkin Creek Good
37.8 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
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Tenderfoot Creek
#10 Tenderfoot Creek
33.1 mi away
Tenderfoot Creek Fishing Area is located in the Little Belt Mountains of central Montana. The area is home to rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout, making it a popular destination…
Why 25: resort size & terrain
25Rated
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Dearborn River
#11 Dearborn River
35.3 mi away
The Dearborn River in Montana is a popular fishing destination for trout and whitefish. Visitors can also enjoy hiking and camping in the nearby Lewis and Clark National Forest…
Why 25: resort size & terrain
25Rated

Fishing near Great Falls

The Great Falls area has 11 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 Great Falls

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