BRIDGER CREEK

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MONTANA

Bridger Creek


April 18, 2024

The Bridger Creek Fishing Area in Montana is a popular spot for fly fishing enthusiasts. Fish species include rainbow and brown trout, with the best fishing typically occurring in the spring and fall. Nearby activities include hiking and camping in the Bridger Mountains. Fishing tips include using small dry flies and nymphs. The best time of year to visit is in the fall, with average temperatures ranging from the high 40s to the low 60s Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lake Abundance

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Basin Creek Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Anvil Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Arch Lake

Apache Trout • Bull Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Bowback Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Bluefin Tuna

Dude Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Courthouse Lake

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Albino Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Mountain Goat Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Buffalo Bill Reservoir

Apache Trout • Bigmouth Buffalo • Cutthroat Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

NORTH YELLOWSTONE TRAIL ROAD SWEET GRASS COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
BEARTOOTH HIGH LAKES TRAIL WYOMING
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
GREYCLIFF BRIDGE SWEET GRASS COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
CLARKS FORK BOAT LAUNCH
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
WEST FRONTAGE ROAD STILLWATER COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone-Lake Basin Watershed, Montana
BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY WYOMING
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
HOWIE ROAD SWEET GRASS COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana

Rafting & Kayaking

NORTHEAST YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY, NEAR COOKE CITY TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH LAMAR RIVER
Yellowstone Headwaters 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
MARIAS RIVER
Upper Missouri-Dearborn Watershed, Montana
ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO HEADWATERS, SEC. 20, T9S, R17E
Clarks Fork Yellowstone 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
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
CONFLUENCE ROCK CREEK, SEC. 34, T8S, R19E TO ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
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
THE CONFLUENCE WITH SODA BUTTE CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER
Yellowstone Headwaters Watershed, Wyoming

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge

Ackley Lake State Park

Cooney State Park

Custer National Forest

Wilderness Absaroka-Beartooth

Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park

Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Highland Manor Park

Deadman's Basin Fishing Access Site

Farm Service Agency Interest Of Montana National Wildlife Refuge

                                                                                                                        
                                               
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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