MONTANA FISHING AREAS

December 26 2024

Montana is a paradise for anglers with its abundant rivers, lakes, and streams. Some of the popular fishing destinations in the state include the Yellowstone River, Missouri River, Bighorn River, Gallatin River, and Madison River. These rivers offer opportunities to catch trout, whitefish, bass, and pike.

The best time to fish in Montana depends on the season. The spring and fall offer good fishing opportunities with cooler temperatures, while summer is a popular time for fly fishing. The average temperature in the summer is around 70-80°F. Winter fishing is also possible in some areas, but anglers should be prepared for icy conditions.

Fly fishing is a popular method for catching trout in Montana, and anglers can use a variety of flies such as dry flies, nymphs, and streamers. Spin fishing with baits such as worms, salmon eggs, and lures is also effective.

Montana is home to some impressive fishing facts. The state's Trout Capital is West Yellowstone, and the world-record brown trout, weighing in at over 40 pounds, was caught in Montana's Beaverhead River. The state also has a law that requires anglers to release any fish caught with a hook smaller than size 10.

In summary, Montana offers some of the best angling opportunities in the country, with various species of fish and fishing techniques available. Whether you prefer fly fishing or spin fishing, there is something for everyone in this beautiful state.

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Location State
Abbot Creek
Montana
Abbot Lake
Montana
Absaroka
Montana
Ackley Lake Feeder Canal
Montana
Albino Lake
Montana
Aldous Lake
Montana
Alice Creek
Montana
Almeda Lake
Montana
Als Coulee Reservoir
Montana
Alvord Lake
Montana
Anita Reservoir
Montana
Anvil Lake
Montana
Arapooish Pond
Montana
Arch Lake
Montana
Arnolds Pond
Montana
Arrastra Creek
Montana
Ashley Creek
Montana
Ashley Lake
Montana
Asteroid Lake
Montana
Axolotl Lake
Montana
Bad Canyon Creek
Montana
Badger Bay Fishing Access
Montana
Bair Reservoir
Montana
Baldy Lake
Montana
Baree Lake
Montana
Basin Creek Lake
Montana
Bass Creek
Montana
Battle Creek
Montana
Beaver Lodge
Montana
Beehive Lake
Montana
Belmont Creek
Montana
Belt Creek
Montana
Berry Lake
Montana
Beta Lake
Montana
Big Elk Creek
Montana
Big Hawk Lake
Montana
Big Lake
Montana
Big Lake Creek
Montana
Big Pipestone Creek
Montana
Big Salmon Creek
Montana
Big Salmon Lake
Montana
Big Therriault Lake
Montana
Big Timber Creek
Montana
Bighorn Lake
Montana
Birch Lake
Montana
Bison Creek
Montana
Bitterroot River
Montana
Black Lion Lake
Montana
Blackfoot Lake
Montana
Blackfoot River
Montana
Blacktail Lake
Montana
Blaine Spring Creek
Montana
Blair Lake
Montana
Blanchard Lake
Montana
Blodgett Creek
Montana
Blue Danube Lake
Montana
Blue Joint Creek
Montana
Blue Paradise Lake
Montana
Bluebird Lake
Montana
Bluewater Spring
Montana
Bonanza Lakes
Montana
Bootjack Lake
Montana
Boulder Creek
Montana
Boulder River
Montana
Bowback Lake
Montana
Bowman Creek
Montana
Bozeman Creek
Montana
Brackett Creek
Montana
Branham Lakes
Montana
Brannan Lakes
Montana
Bratten Fishing Access
Montana
Bridge Lake
Montana
Bridger
Montana
Bridger Bend
Montana
Bridger Creek
Montana
Broadview Pond
Montana
Buffalo Jump
Montana
Buffalo Mirage
Montana
Bull Springs
Montana
Bundy Bridge
Montana
Burnt Fork Bitterroot River
Montana
Burnt Fork Lake
Montana
Campfire Lake
Montana
Canyon Ferry Lake
Montana
Cardwell Bridge Fishing Access Site
Montana
Cascade Creek
Montana
Castle Rock
Montana
Cataract Lake
Montana
Chilled Lakes
Montana
Chrome Lake
Montana
Clarks Fork Yellowstone
Montana
Cliff Swallow
Montana
Comers Point Fishing Access
Montana
Cooney Reservoir
Montana
Cottonwood Creek
Montana
Courthouse Lake
Montana
Crazy Lake
Montana
Crow Creek
Montana
Dailey Lake
Montana
Davis Lake
Montana
Deadmans Basin Reservoir
Montana
Dearborn River
Montana
Deep Creek Fishing Access
Montana
Deep Creek (Upper Missouri Drainage)
Montana
Delmoe Lake
Montana
Depuy Spring Creek
Montana
Dipping Vat Pond
Montana
Druckmiller Lake
Montana
Dry Creek-Krezelok Reservoir
Montana
Dry Fork Belt Creek
Montana
Dry Wolf Creek
Montana
Dryad Lake
Montana
Duck Creek
Montana
Duck Creek Bridge
Montana
Duck Creek (Upper Missouri Drainage)
Montana
Dude Lake
Montana
Eagles Nest Day Use Area
Montana
East Bridge
Montana
East Fork Boulder River
Montana
East Fork Cottonwood Creek
Montana
East Fork Hyalite Creek
Montana
East Fork Spring Creek
Montana
East Gallatin River
Montana
East Rosebud Creek
Montana
Emerald Lake Fishing Access
Montana
Ennis Fishing Access
Montana
Fairy Lake
Montana
Fairy Pond
Montana
Fireman's Point
Montana
Fish And Game Headquarters Pond 1
Montana
Flagstaff Reservoir
Montana
Glenwood Lake
Montana
Green Canyon Creek
Montana
Grey Bear
Montana
Gritty Stone
Montana
Hauser Reservoir
Montana
Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir
Montana
Hells Canyon Creek
Montana
Highwood Creek
Montana
Holmgren Ranch
Montana
Homestead Isle
Montana
Horse Creek
Montana
Horsethief Station
Montana
Hot Springs Creek
Montana
Hound Creek
Montana
Hyalite Creek
Montana
Indian Creek
Montana
Indian Fort
Montana
Jackson Creek
Montana
Jakes Reservoir
Montana
Jefferson Creek
Montana
Jefferson Slough
Montana
Jeffrey's Landing
Montana
Jumping Creek
Montana
Keyser Creek
Montana
Lake Abundance
Montana
Lake Agnes
Montana
Lake Alva
Montana
Lake Blaine
Montana
Leslie Lake
Montana
Little Boulder River
Montana
Little Pipestone Creek
Montana
Little Prickly Pear Creek
Montana
Little Whitetail Creek
Montana
Logging Creek
Montana
Lost Fork
Montana
Lower Hansen Reservoir
Montana
Mayor's Landing
Montana
Mccartney Creek
Montana
Middle Fork Judith River
Montana
Missouri River Fishing Access Site
Montana
Moraine
Montana
Mountain Goat Lake
Montana
Musselshell River
Montana
Newlan Creek
Montana
Newlan Reservoir
Montana
North Fork Musselshell River
Montana
North Fork Smith River
Montana
Panton Coulee Reservoir
Montana
Park Lake
Montana
Petty Creek Fishing Access
Montana
Prickly Pear Creek
Montana
Rattlesnake Creek
Montana
Red Bridge Fishing Access
Montana
Reservoir Number 161
Montana
River Junction Fishing Access
Montana
Rock Creek (Smith Drainage)
Montana
Rosebud Isle
Montana
Ruby River
Montana
Running Wolf Creek
Montana
Sage Creek (Judith Drainage)
Montana
Sheep Creek (Smith Drainage)
Montana
Shonkin Creek
Montana
Silver Creek
Montana
South Hills
Montana
Spotted Bear Compound Day Use Site Fishing Site
Montana
Spring Meadow Lake
Montana
St. John's Fishing Access Site
Montana
Stewart Lake Picnic Area
Montana
Sun River Slope Canal
Montana
       

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