Best fishing near Three Forks
27 fishing spots · 27 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Three Forks, 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 15 of 27 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Cardwell Bridge Fishing Access Site
Good
22.4 mi away
· Water 67°F· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 47°F
Cardwell Bridge Fishing Access Site, located on the Jefferson River in Montana, offers excellent shore fishing with limited boat access (small watercraft only, no ramps). Anglers…
Why 63: live conditions (good)
63Solid
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#2
Jefferson Slough
Good
24.3 mi away
· Water 64°F · a bit cool· Low water · fish concentrated· Slight Chance Showers · 47°F
Jefferson Slough is a popular fishing spot in Montana, known for its abundant fish species such as rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout, as well as northern pike and smallmouth…
Why 61: live conditions (good)
61Solid
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#3
Canyon Ferry Lake
Good
32.7 mi away
· Water 65°F · a bit cool· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 44°F · 9 mph wind
Canyon Ferry Lake in Montana is a popular fishing destination with a wide variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, walleye, perch, and bass. Nearby activities include…
Why 61: live conditions (good)
61Solid
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#4
Crow Creek
Good
17.1 mi away
· Water 66°F · a touch warm· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 48°F · 7 mph wind
Crow Creek is a popular fishing area in Montana that is well-known for its abundant populations of brown and rainbow trout. Fishing enthusiasts can also find various other species…
Why 57: live conditions (good)
57Solid
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#5
Cataract Lake
Fair
29.7 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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#6
Duck Creek (Upper Missouri Drainage)
Good
37.3 mi away
· Water 66°F · a touch warm· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 48°F · 7 mph wind
Duck Creek is a popular fishing area located in the Upper Missouri drainage in Montana, USA. The area is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow and brown trout…
Why 60: live conditions (good)
60Solid
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#7
Brannan Lakes
Fair
37.1 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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#8
Battle Creek
Good
31.0 mi away
· Water 66°F · a touch warm· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 48°F · 7 mph wind
Battle Creek is a scenic fishing area located in Montana, USA known for its excellent trout fishing. The creek is home to brown and rainbow trout, with brown trout being the most…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
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#9
Boulder River
Good
21.9 mi away
· Water 67°F · a touch warm· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 47°F
The Boulder River fishing area in Montana, USA is a popular destination for anglers. The river is home to several species of fish, including rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#10
Fairy Pond
26.4 mi away
Fairy Pond is a popular fishing spot located in Montana, USA. This fishing area is known for its pristine water and abundant fish species, including rainbow trout, cutthroat…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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#11
Fish and Game Headquarters Pond 1
Good
27.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 46°F · 5 mph wind
The Fish and Game Headquarters Pond 1 fishing area is located in Montana, USA. It is a serene fishing spot that offers anglers the opportunity to catch a variety of fish species…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#12
Deep Creek (Upper Missouri Drainage)
Good
28.3 mi away
· Water 66°F · a touch warm· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 48°F · 7 mph wind
Deep Creek is a tributary of the Upper Missouri River in Montana that provides excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow and brown trout. The area also offers nearby activities…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#13
Little Pipestone Creek
32.6 mi away
Little Pipestone Creek is a popular fishing area located in Montana, USA. The creek has a variety of fish species, including brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout. Nearby…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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#14
Chilled Lakes
Good
40.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Mostly Clear · 48°F
Chilled Lakes Fishing Area is located in Montana, USA, and is known for its abundance of fish species such as rainbow trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout, and lake trout. Nearby…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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#15
Glenwood Lake
Good
30.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 48°F · 5 mph wind
Glenwood Lake is a small, serene fishing area located in the Flathead National Forest in Montana, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including cutthroat trout…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
Fishing near Three Forks
The Three Forks area has 27 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 Three Forks
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.