ARCH LAKE

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FISHING • MONTANA

Arch Lake


April 25, 2024

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 Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Bull Trout. The lake is also surrounded by scenic hiking trails, making it a great place to enjoy outdoor activities. Fishing tips include using dry flies and small streamers, and fishing early in the morning or late in the evening. The best time to visit is from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 80s Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Bull Trout
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Albino Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Anvil Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Basin Creek Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Lake Abundance

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Courthouse Lake

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Mountain Goat Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Arch Lake

Apache Trout • Bull Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Buffalo Jump

Bowback Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Bluefin Tuna

Dude Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

ANDY MARTIN HILL BOAT RAMP
South Fork Shoshone Watershed, Wyoming
NORTH YELLOWSTONE TRAIL ROAD SWEET GRASS COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
CLARKS FORK BOAT LAUNCH
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
LUCE RESERVOIR BOAT LAUNCH
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
HOGAN RESERVOIR BOAT LAUNCH
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
HOWIE ROAD SWEET GRASS COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY WYOMING
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
PARK COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
BEARTOOTH HIGH LAKES TRAIL WYOMING
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
NORTH FORK SHOSHONE RIVER BOAT RAMP
North Fork Shoshone Watershed, Wyoming

Rafting & Kayaking

ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO HEADWATERS, SEC. 10, T9S, R17E
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO HEADWATERS, SEC. 20, T9S, R17E
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
THE CONFLUENCE WITH SODA BUTTE CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER
Yellowstone Headwaters Watershed, Wyoming
ARCH COULEE JUNCTION, SEC. 32, T13N, R11E TO FOREST BOUNDARY, SEC. 35, T13N, R11E
Judith Watershed, Montana
THE HEADWATERS TO ENDS ABOVE SLOUGH CREEK CAMPGROUND, LOCATED ON A SECONDARY SPUR ROAD TO THE PARK'S MAIN ROAD
Yellowstone Headwaters Watershed, Montana
BEGINS 1/4 MILE UPSTREAM FROM NORTHEAST ENTRANCE ROAD BRIDGE IN THE AREA OF TOWER FALLS/ ROOSEVELT TO ENDS 1/4 MILE DOWNSTREAM FROM NORTHEAST ENTRANCE ROAD BRIDGE IN THE AREA OF TOWER FALLS/ ROOSEVELT
Yellowstone Headwaters Watershed, Wyoming
CHIEF JOSEPH CG, SEC. 28, T9S, R15E TO MONTANA STATE LINE, SEC. 34, T9S, R15E
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
BEGINS 1/4 MILE DOWNSTREAM FROM NORTHEAST ENTRANCE ROAD BRIDGE IN THE AREA OF TOWER FALLS/ ROOSEVELT TO NORTHERN PARK BOUNDARY
Yellowstone Headwaters Watershed, Wyoming
CONFLUENCE ROCK CREEK, SEC. 34, T8S, R19E TO ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
NORTHEAST YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY, NEAR COOKE CITY TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH LAMAR RIVER
Yellowstone Headwaters Watershed, Montana

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Buffalo Bill State Park

Highland Manor Park

Wilderness Absaroka-Beartooth

Custer National Forest

Cooney State Park

Dorse Miller Park

Deadman's Basin Fishing Access Site

Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge

Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
CLARKS FORK CANYON SCENIC VIEWPOINT
The Clarks Fork Canyon Scenic Viewpoint is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike in the Clarks Fork Yellowstone watershed of Montana. This viewpoint offers stunning views of the ...
MEETEETSE TRAIL WILDLIFE VIEWING AREA
The Meeteetse Trail Wildlife Viewing Area is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts in Montana. Located in the Clarks Fork Yellowstone watershed, this area is home to a diverse range ...
THE MUSHPOTS
The Mushpots are a unique and fascinating point of interest located within the Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. This area is a geothermal wonderland that features bubbling mud pots, steam ...
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