COONEY RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MONTANA

Cooney Reservoir


April 26, 2024

Cooney Reservoir in Montana is a popular fishing destination known for its abundance of rainbow trout, walleye, and crappie. The reservoir is also home to largemouth bass, yellow perch, and northern pike. Nearby activities include camping, boating, and hiking. Fishing tips include using jigs, spinnerbaits, and live bait for walleye and crappie. The best time to visit is in the summer months, between June and August, with average temperatures ranging from 70°F to 85°F. Overall, Cooney Reservoir offers a great fishing experience in a beautiful natural setting.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt Northern Pike
Image Alt Rainbow Trout
Image Alt Walleye
Image Alt White Perch
Image Alt Yellow Perch

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Bridger Bend

Buffalo Bill Reservoir

Apache Trout • Bigmouth Buffalo • Cutthroat Trout

Newton Lakes

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Mountain Goat Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Basin Creek Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Horsethief Station

Bowback Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Bluefin Tuna

Dude Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Cooney Reservoir

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Rainbow Trout • Walleye • White Perch • Yellow Perch

Albino Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

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

Rafting & Kayaking

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
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
CROOKED CREEK
Big Horn Lake Watershed, Wyoming
ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO HEADWATERS, SEC. 20, 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
PORCUPINE CREEK
Big Horn Lake Watershed, Wyoming
ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO HEADWATERS, SEC. 10, T9S, R17E
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
GYPSUM CREEK
Big Horn Lake Watershed, Wyoming

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Lake Elmo State Park

CastleRock Park

Coulson Public Park

Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge

Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge

Burlington Park

Cooney State Park

Deadman's Basin Fishing Access Site

Gorham Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
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 ...
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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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