BASIN CREEK LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MONTANA

Basin Creek Lake


April 25, 2024

Basin Creek Lake is a popular fishing spot in Montana, USA, known for its abundant trout population. The lake is home to rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout, making it a favorite among anglers. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching in the surrounding national forest. Fishing tips include using dry flies and small lures. The best time to visit is in the summer months when temperatures average around 75°F. However, the lake can be accessed year-round, with ice fishing available during the winter months.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brook Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Albino Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Sunshine Reservoir (Upper)

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Arch Lake

Apache Trout • Bull Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Mountain Goat Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Dude Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Buffalo Bill Reservoir

Apache Trout • Bigmouth Buffalo • Cutthroat Trout

Basin Creek Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Bridger Bend

Bowback Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Bluefin Tuna

Newton Lakes

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

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

Rafting & Kayaking

GYPSUM CREEK
Big Horn Lake Watershed, Wyoming
ARCH COULEE JUNCTION, SEC. 32, T13N, R11E TO FOREST BOUNDARY, SEC. 35, T13N, R11E
Judith Watershed, Montana
CHIEF JOSEPH CG, SEC. 28, T9S, R15E TO MONTANA STATE LINE, SEC. 34, T9S, R15E
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
NORTHEAST YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY, NEAR COOKE CITY TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH LAMAR RIVER
Yellowstone Headwaters Watershed, Montana
CROOKED CREEK
Big Horn Lake Watershed, Wyoming
THE HEADWATERS TO ENDS ABOVE SLOUGH CREEK CAMPGROUND, LOCATED ON A SECONDARY SPUR ROAD TO THE PARK'S MAIN ROAD
Yellowstone Headwaters Watershed, Montana
CONFLUENCE ROCK CREEK, SEC. 34, T8S, R19E TO ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
CROOKED CREEK
Big Horn Lake Watershed, Wyoming
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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge

Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park

Deadman's Basin Fishing Access Site

Custer National Forest

Wilderness Absaroka-Beartooth

Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Farm Service Agency Interest Of Montana National Wildlife Refuge

Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge

S 8th Ave

Cooney State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
CLAY BUTTE LOOKOUT
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 ...

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