Best fishing near Red Lodge

9 fishing spots · 9 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Red Lodge, 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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Dude Lake
#1 Dude Lake Good
6.9 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
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Bowback Lake
#2 Bowback Lake Good
7.5 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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Arch Lake
#3 Arch Lake Good
14.5 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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Horsethief Station
#4 Horsethief Station Good
13.3 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
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Beaver Lodge
#5 Beaver Lodge Good
14.9 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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Basin Creek Lake
#6 Basin Creek Lake Good
2.0 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
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Mountain Goat Lake
#7 Mountain Goat Lake Good
8.7 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
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Albino Lake
#8 Albino Lake Good
9.8 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
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East Rosebud Creek
#9 East Rosebud Creek Good
11.1 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

Fishing near Red Lodge

The Red Lodge area has 9 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 Red Lodge

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