Best fishing near Sheridan

4 fishing spots · 4 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Sheridan, 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 4 of 4 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Cataract Lake
#1 Cataract Lake Fair
14.9 mi away
· Water 66°F · a touch warm· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 49°F · 18 mph wind
Cataract Lake, Montana is a popular fishing spot with an abundance of fish species including rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and brook trout. Nearby activities…
Why 59: live conditions (fair)
59Solid
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Brannan Lakes
#2 Brannan Lakes Fair
10.8 mi away
· Water 66°F · a touch warm· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 49°F · 18 mph wind
Brannan Lakes is a popular fishing area located in Montana, USA. The area is abundant in fish species including rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and brook trout. Nearby activities…
Why 56: live conditions (fair)
56Solid
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Branham Lakes
#3 Branham Lakes Good
6.4 mi away
· Water 65°F · a touch warm· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 46°F · 8 mph wind
Branham Lakes is a popular fishing area in Montana, USA, known for its abundance of trout species, including rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat. Nearby activities include…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
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Ruby River
#4 Ruby River Good
12.6 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Mostly Clear · 45°F · 5 mph wind
The Ruby River is a renowned fly-fishing destination in Montana, USA. The river is known for its population of brown and rainbow trout, which can grow up to 20 inches long. Aside…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated

Fishing near Sheridan

The Sheridan area has 4 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 Sheridan

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.

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