BIG TIMBER CREEK

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MONTANA

Big Timber Creek


April 20, 2024

Big Timber Creek in Montana is a popular fishing destination for anglers looking for a variety of fish species. The creek is home to rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout, as well as whitefish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Fishing tips include using nymphs, dry flies, and streamers, and wading up and down the creek. The best time to visit is from late May to early October when temperatures range from the mid-50s to mid-70s Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout
Image Alt Lake Whitefish

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lake Abundance

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Anvil Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

East Fork Boulder River

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Courthouse Lake

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Dude Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Arch Lake

Apache Trout • Bull Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Mountain Goat Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Albino Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Bowback Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Bluefin Tuna

Buffalo Jump

                                                                                                                        
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

WEST FRONTAGE ROAD STILLWATER COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone-Lake Basin Watershed, Montana
EAST RIVER ROAD PARK COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
GREYCLIFF BRIDGE SWEET GRASS COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
US 89 PARK COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY WYOMING
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
PARK COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
NORTH YELLOWSTONE TRAIL ROAD SWEET GRASS COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
BEARTOOTH HIGH LAKES TRAIL WYOMING
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
HOWIE ROAD SWEET GRASS COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana

Rafting & Kayaking

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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park

Cooney State Park

Ackley Lake State Park

Deadman's Basin Fishing Access Site

Wilderness Absaroka-Beartooth

North Absaroka Wilderness

Mike Webb Park

Custer National Forest

Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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