Best fishing near Powell
15 fishing spots · 15 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Powell, Wyoming — 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 15 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Bridger Bend
Good
21.2 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Chance Showers · 54°F · 6 mph wind
Bridger Bend, Montana, offers excellent fishing on the Gallatin River, known for wild rainbow and brown trout. Shore access is plentiful, especially near the Bridger Bend Fishing…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
H⛰
#2
Horsethief Station
Good
33.4 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Chance Showers · 40°F · 9 mph wind
Horsethief Station, near White Sulphur Springs, MT, offers shore and small-boat fishing on nearby Upper and Lower Lake Sutherlin. Best spots include the inlets and coves around…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
B⛰
#3
Buffalo Bill Reservoir
Good
28.8 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 50°F · 5 mph wind
The Buffalo Bill Reservoir is a great fishing destination in Wyoming that offers anglers a chance to catch a variety of fish species, including rainbow, brown, and cutthroat…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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#4
Beaver Lodge
Good
34.8 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Chance Showers · 40°F · 9 mph wind
Beaver Lodge fishing area in northwest Montana offers excellent shore and boat access on the Thompson River and nearby Thompson Lakes. Popular spots include the river bend near…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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#5
Dude Lake
Good
39.9 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
C⛰
#6
Clarks Fork Yellowstone
Good
31.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Chance Showers · 49°F · 6 mph wind
The Clarks Fork Yellowstone River in Montana offers excellent trout fishing, primarily for rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. Best spots include access near Belfry and Bridger…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
B⛰
#7
Bridger
Good
33.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Chance Showers · 49°F · 6 mph wind
The Bridger area near Bozeman, Montana offers excellent trout fishing, primarily in Bridger Creek and nearby East Gallatin River. Anglers can access Bridger Creek via Bridger…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
B⛰
#8
Big Horn Lake
Good
34.5 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Scattered Showers · 56°F · 6 mph wind
The Big Horn Lake in Wyoming is a popular fishing destination that offers several different fish species, including walleye, trout, bass, and catfish. Anglers can also enjoy…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
B⛰
#9
Bull Springs
Good
35.5 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Chance Showers · 49°F · 6 mph wind
Bull Springs, Montana, offers quality trout fishing, especially for rainbow and brook trout. The best fishing is along the creek near spring-fed pools and undercut banks—ideal…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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#10
Newton Lakes
Good
21.1 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Partly Cloudy · 50°F · 5 mph wind
The Newton Lakes Fishing Area in Wyoming offers a variety of fish species, including rainbow, brook, and cutthroat trout. Nearby activities include hiking and camping in the…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
B⛰
#11
Bluewater Spring
Good
36.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Chance Showers · 49°F · 6 mph wind
Bluewater Spring in Montana is a small spring-fed pond near Bridger, known for its consistently warm water and year-round trout fishing. The best shore access is along the west…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
W⛰
#12
Water Birch
Good
37.5 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Chance Showers · 49°F · 6 mph wind
Water Birch, located near the Bighorn River in Montana, is a productive fishing area known for its trout, especially brown and rainbow trout. Anglers find success fishing from…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
B⛰
#13
Basin Creek Lake
Good
34.3 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Slight Chance Showers · 45°F · 8 mph wind
Basin Creek Lake is a popular fishing spot in Montana, USA, known for its abundant trout population. The lake is home to rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout, making it a favorite…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
M⛰
#14
Mountain Goat Lake
Good
34.8 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Slight Chance Showers · 45°F · 8 mph wind
Mountain Goat Lake is a popular fishing spot in Montana, USA. The lake is home to several fish species, including brook, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. Nearby activities include…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
A⛰
#15
Albino Lake
Good
35.7 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Slight Chance Showers · 45°F · 8 mph wind
The Albino Lake Fishing Area is located in the Big Hole Valley in southwestern Montana. The lake is stocked with rainbow and brook trout, making it a popular destination for fly…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
Fishing near Powell
The Powell area has 15 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 Powell
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.
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