BRANHAM LAKES

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MONTANA

Branham Lakes


April 26, 2024

Branham Lakes is a popular fishing area in Montana, USA, known for its abundance of trout species, including rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Fishing tips include using smaller bait and lures and fishing during early morning or evening hours for best results. The best time of year to visit is from late May to September with average temperatures ranging from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.



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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Hot Springs Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Ennis Fishing Access

Brannan Lakes

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Blair Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Branham Lakes

Apache Trout

Aldous Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Ruby River

Apache Trout • Rainbow Trout

Blaine Spring Creek

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Hells Canyon Creek

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass • Sturgeon

Paul Reservoir

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Permit • Rainbow Trout • White Perch
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

MCATEE BRIDGE MADISON COUNTY
Madison Watershed, Montana
MADISON COUNTY
Madison Watershed, Montana
TRAIL CREEK DAY USE
Madison Watershed, Montana
STOREY DITCH BOAT LAUNCH
Madison Watershed, Montana
US 287 GALLATIN COUNTY
Jefferson Watershed, Montana
PALISADES DAY USE
Madison Watershed, Montana
MT 84 GALLATIN COUNTY
Madison Watershed, Montana
CANADAY BOAT LAUNCH
Madison Watershed, Montana
MONTANA HIGHWAY 84 MADISON COUNTY
Madison Watershed, Montana
RUBY CREEK BOAT LAUNCH
Madison Watershed, Montana

Rafting & Kayaking

DOBROTA HEADWATERS, SEC. 23, T18N, R10W TO MAINSTEM, SEC. 31, T18N, R9W
Blackfoot Watershed, Montana
COONEY CR HEADWATERS, SEC. 17, T19N, R9W TO MAINSTEM, SEC. 1, T17N, R10W
Blackfoot Watershed, Montana
SNOWBANK LAKE, SEC. 4, T15N, R8W TO LANDERS FORK BLACKFOOT RIVER, SEC. 36, T15N, R8W
Blackfoot Watershed, Montana
HEADWATERS, SEC. 15, T18N, R10W TO STRAIGHT CREEK, SEC. 25, T19N, R10W
Sun Watershed, Montana
DRY FORK HEADWATERS, SEC. 30, T17N, R10W TO MAINSTEM, SEC. 30, T17N, R10W
Blackfoot Watershed, Montana
CABIN CREEK HEADWATERS, SEC. 13, T17N, R10W TO DRY FORK, SEC. 13, T17N, R11W
Blackfoot Watershed, Montana
NF BLACKFOOT HEADWATERS, SEC. 34, T18N, R9W TO MAIN NORTH FORK TRAILHEAD, SEC. 27, T16N, R11W
Blackfoot Watershed, Montana
HEADWATERS, SEC. 13, T18N, R10W TO FOREST BOUNDARY, SEC. 6, T17N, R7W
Upper Missouri-Dearborn Watershed, Montana
TENDERFOOT CREEK, SEC. 30, T14N, R4E TO DEEP CREEK, SEC. 31, T16N, R4E
Smith Watershed, Montana
DWIGHT CREEK, SEC. 12, T17N, R12W TO DRY CREEK, SEC. 3, T17N, R11W
Blackfoot Watershed, Montana

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Elkhorn State Park

Black Sandy State Park

Womens Park

Cruse Park

Mount Helena City Park

Spring Meadow Lake State Park

Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park

Deerlodge National Forest

Helena National Forest

                                                                                                                        
                                               
RINGING ROCKS INTERPRETIVE SITE
The Ringing Rocks Interpretive Site is a unique geological attraction in the Jefferson watershed of Montana. The site consists of a field of boulders that emit a metallic ringing sound ...
CHRISTENOT MILL
The Christenot Mill is a historic sawmill located in the Ruby watershed in Montana. Built in the late 1800s, the mill was operated by the Christenot family until the 1950s. ...
GARRISON MILL
The Garrison Mill is a historic site located in the Ruby watershed of Montana. The mill was built in 1866 and was used to process gold ore from nearby mines. ...

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