DUDE LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MONTANA

Dude Lake


April 25, 2024

Dude Lake, located in Montana, is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and brook trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. When it comes to fishing in Dude Lake, experts recommend using lures that imitate insects and small fish. The best time to visit is during the summer months when temperatures are around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Visitors should also be aware of the lake's catch and release policy.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brook Trout
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Anvil Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Courthouse Lake

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Lake Abundance

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Albino Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Buffalo Bill Reservoir

Apache Trout • Bigmouth Buffalo • Cutthroat Trout

Bowback Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Bluefin Tuna

Mountain Goat Lake

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Basin Creek Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Arch Lake

Apache Trout • Bull Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Dude Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

HOWIE ROAD SWEET GRASS COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
WEST FRONTAGE ROAD STILLWATER COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone-Lake Basin Watershed, Montana
BEARTOOTH HIGH LAKES TRAIL WYOMING
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
HOGAN RESERVOIR BOAT LAUNCH
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY WYOMING
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
NORTH FORK SHOSHONE RIVER BOAT RAMP
North Fork Shoshone Watershed, Wyoming
CLARKS FORK BOAT LAUNCH
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
LUCE RESERVOIR BOAT LAUNCH
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
NORTH YELLOWSTONE TRAIL ROAD SWEET GRASS COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
ANDY MARTIN HILL BOAT RAMP
South Fork Shoshone Watershed, Wyoming

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
CHIEF JOSEPH CG, SEC. 28, T9S, R15E TO MONTANA STATE LINE, SEC. 34, T9S, R15E
Clarks Fork Yellowstone 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. 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
THE CONFLUENCE WITH SODA BUTTE CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER
Yellowstone Headwaters Watershed, Wyoming
ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO HEADWATERS, SEC. 20, T9S, R17E
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
BEAR CREEK
Shoshone Watershed, Wyoming
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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park

Cooney State Park

Deadman's Basin Fishing Access Site

Wilderness Absaroka-Beartooth

Custer National Forest

Farm Service Agency Interest Of Montana National Wildlife Refuge

Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge

Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Buffalo Bill State Park

Highland Manor Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
CLAY BUTTE LOOKOUT
CODY CANAL DAY USE SITE
The Cody Canal Day Use Site is located in the South Fork Shoshone watershed of Wyoming and is a popular spot for camping, fishing, and hiking. The site is situated ...
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 ...
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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