BIG ELK CREEK

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MONTANA

Big Elk Creek


April 16, 2024

The Big Elk Creek fishing area in Montana is a popular spot for fly fishing enthusiasts. The creek is known for its populations of rainbow and brown trout, as well as mountain whitefish. Nearby activities include hiking and camping in the surrounding national forest. Fishing tips include using small nymphs and dry flies, and being patient and observant. The best time of year to visit is in the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Lake Whitefish
Image Alt Mountain Whitefish

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Moraine

Castle Rock

Emerald Lake Fishing Access

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Lake Whitefish • Mountain Whitefish • Rainbow Trout

Cliff Swallow

Asteroid Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Permit • Rainbow Trout

Buffalo Jump

Dryad Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Bad Canyon Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Bridge Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Lake Trout • Rainbow Trout

East Fork Boulder River

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

PARK COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
HOWIE ROAD SWEET GRASS COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
WEST FRONTAGE ROAD STILLWATER COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone-Lake Basin Watershed, Montana
NORTH YELLOWSTONE TRAIL ROAD SWEET GRASS COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
GREYCLIFF BRIDGE SWEET GRASS COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
US 89 PARK COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
EAST RIVER ROAD PARK COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
PINE CREEK ROAD PARK COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana

Rafting & Kayaking

CONFLUENCE ROCK CREEK, SEC. 34, T8S, R19E TO ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Clarks Fork Yellowstone 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
THE CONFLUENCE WITH SODA BUTTE CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER
Yellowstone Headwaters Watershed, Wyoming
NORTHEAST YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY, NEAR COOKE CITY TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH LAMAR RIVER
Yellowstone Headwaters Watershed, Montana
ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO HEADWATERS, SEC. 10, T9S, R17E
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
ARCH COULEE JUNCTION, SEC. 32, T13N, R11E TO FOREST BOUNDARY, SEC. 35, T13N, R11E
Judith Watershed, Montana
ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO HEADWATERS, SEC. 20, T9S, R17E
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
CHIEF JOSEPH CG, SEC. 28, T9S, R15E TO MONTANA STATE LINE, SEC. 34, T9S, R15E
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
MARIAS RIVER
Upper Missouri-Dearborn 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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

National Wild & Scenic River Upper Missouri

Ackley Lake State Park

Mike Webb Park

Deadman's Basin Fishing Access Site

Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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