Best fishing near Shepherd

7 fishing spots · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Shepherd, 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 7 of 7 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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East Bridge
#1 East Bridge Good
19.0 mi away
· Water 63°F· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance Showers · 56°F · 7 mph wind
East Bridge on the Madison River near Ennis, Montana, offers excellent fly fishing, especially for brown and rainbow trout. Best spots include downstream of the bridge and side…
Why 66: live conditions (good)
66Top-rated
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South Hills
#2 South Hills Good
23.1 mi away
· Water 63°F· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance Showers · 56°F · 7 mph wind
The South Hills area near Helena, Montana offers productive fishing in Spring Meadow Lake and Tenmile Creek. Shore access is excellent at Spring Meadow Lake State Park, with a…
Why 66: live conditions (good)
66Top-rated
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Duck Creek Bridge
#3 Duck Creek Bridge Good
29.2 mi away
· Water 63°F· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance Showers · 56°F · 7 mph wind
Duck Creek Bridge near Canyon Ferry Lake, Montana, offers prime fishing for rainbow trout, walleye, perch, and ling (burbot). Shore access is excellent near the bridge and along…
Why 66: live conditions (good)
66Top-rated
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Anita Reservoir
#4 Anita Reservoir
19.6 mi away
Anita Reservoir is a popular fishing spot in Montana, USA. Anglers can catch a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brook trout, and yellow perch. Nearby activities…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
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Musselshell River
#5 Musselshell River Good
25.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance T-storms · 51°F · 8 mph wind
The Musselshell River in Montana is a popular fishing spot, with species like rainbow trout, brown trout, channel catfish, and smallmouth bass. Nearby activities include hiking…
Why 56: live conditions (good)
56Solid
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Broadview Pond
#6 Broadview Pond
25.1 mi away
Broadview Pond is a small pond located in Montana, USA that offers great fishing opportunities. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish such as rainbow trout, brown trout…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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Buffalo Mirage
#7 Buffalo Mirage Good
38.7 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance Showers and Patchy Fog · 51°F · 6 mph wind
Buffalo Mirage, located along the Missouri River near Fort Peck, Montana, offers excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and catfish. The best fishing spots…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated

Fishing near Shepherd

The Shepherd area has 7 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 Shepherd

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.

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