Best fishing near West Glacier
11 fishing spots · 11 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near West Glacier, 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 11 of 11 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
A⛰
#1
Abbot Creek
Good
19.4 mi away
· Water 48°F · a touch cool· Mostly Clear · 45°F
Abbot Creek is a popular fishing area in Montana, with rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout found in its waters. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching…
Why 64: live conditions (good) · 5.0★ from 1 review
64Solid
L⛰
#2
Lake Blaine
Good
30.0 mi away
· Water 48°F · a touch cool· Mostly Clear · 45°F
Lake Blaine is located in the Flathead Valley of Montana and is a popular spot for anglers. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including rainbow trout, kokanee salmon…
Why 64: live conditions (good)
64Solid
B⛰
#3
Beta Lake
Good
23.6 mi away
· Water 48°F · a touch cool· Mostly Clear · 45°F
The Beta Lake Fishing Area is located in the Big Sky Country of Montana, USA. This scenic location is popular among fishing enthusiasts due to the variety of fish species in the…
Why 61: live conditions (good)
61Solid
A⛰
#4
Almeda Lake
Good
26.1 mi away
· Water 48°F · a touch cool· Mostly Clear · 45°F
Almeda Lake, located in Montana, USA, is a popular fishing spot for trout anglers. This lake is stocked with rainbow trout and brook trout, which are the primary fish species…
Why 58: live conditions (good)
58Solid
B⛰
#5
Blanchard Lake
30.6 mi away
Blanchard Lake is located in the northwest corner of Montana, and it is a popular fishing destination. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow and…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
B⛰
#6
Blackfoot Lake
Good
31.1 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 52°F
Blackfoot Lake is an excellent fishing destination in Montana, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat trout…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
B⛰
#7
Birch Lake
Good
34.0 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 52°F
Birch Lake is located in the northwestern part of Montana and is a popular fishing destination. The lake is home to several fish species including rainbow trout, kokanee salmon…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
A⛰
#8
Abbot Lake
Good
36.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 52°F
Abbot Lake is a popular fishing area located in the Flathead National Forest in Montana, USA. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and brook trout. In addition…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
B⛰
#9
Bowman Creek
Good
24.2 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 39°F
Bowman Creek is a popular fishing spot in Montana that offers anglers the opportunity to catch rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. The creek is surrounded by scenic views and…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated
B⛰
#10
Bootjack Lake
34.4 mi away
Bootjack Lake is a popular fishing spot in Montana, known for its abundant trout population. Rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout are all commonly caught here. The lake is also…
Why 38: resort size & terrain
38Rated
B⛰
#11
Big Hawk Lake
Good
36.6 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 52°F
I'm sorry, but there is no Big Hawk Lake in Montana, USA. I wasn't able to find any information on a fishing area with that name in the state. If you have any other locations or…
Why 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
Fishing near West Glacier
The West Glacier area has 11 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 West Glacier
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.