FAIRY LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MONTANA

Fairy Lake


April 17, 2024

The Fairy Lake Fishing Area is located in the Gallatin National Forest in Montana, USA. The lake is known for its excellent trout fishing, with cutthroat, rainbow, and brook trout all present. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Fishing tips include using small flies and slow retrieves. The best time of year to visit is in the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brook Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Jackson Creek

Almaco Jack • Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Cascade Creek

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Fish and Game Headquarters Pond 1

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Depuy Spring Creek

Apache Trout • Rainbow Trout

Cottonwood Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Axolotl Lake

Cutthroat Trout

East Fork Hyalite Creek

Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Cutthroat Trout

Dailey Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Mayor's Landing

Chilled Lakes

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Lake Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

DAILY LAKE ROAD PARK COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
CARBELLA BOAT RAMP
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
OLD YELLOWSTONE TRAIL PARK COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
CANADAY BOAT LAUNCH
Madison Watershed, Montana
PARK COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
WEST LOOP BROADWATER COUNTY
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana
OLD YELLOWSTONE TRAIL PARK COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
US 89 PARK COUNTY
Upper Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
MT 84 GALLATIN COUNTY
Madison Watershed, Montana
MONTANA HIGHWAY 84 MADISON COUNTY
Madison Watershed, Montana

Rafting & Kayaking

MISSOURI RIVER
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana
MISSOURI RIVER
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana
MARIAS RIVER
Upper Missouri-Dearborn Watershed, Montana
HAUSER DAM, SEC. 29, T12N, R2W TO COCHRAN GULCH, SEC. 18, T12N, R2W
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana
TOWN OF NELSON, SEC. 12, T12N, R2W TO MISSOURI RIVER, SEC. 19, T12N, R2W
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana
MISSOURI RIVER
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana
MUSKRAT CREEK
Boulder Watershed, Montana
TENDERFOOT CREEK, SEC. 30, T14N, R4E TO DEEP CREEK, SEC. 31, T16N, R4E
Smith Watershed, Montana
FALLS, SEC. 25, T14N, R4E TO SMITH RIVER, SEC. 25, T14N, R3E
Smith Watershed, Montana
ARCH COULEE JUNCTION, SEC. 32, T13N, R11E TO FOREST BOUNDARY, SEC. 35, T13N, R11E
Judith Watershed, Montana

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Wilderness Lee Metcalf

Smith River State Park

Mike Webb Park

Madison Buffalo Jump State Park

Missouri Headwaters State Park

Helena National Forest

Sluice Boxes State Park

Henrys Lake State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
LOMBARD TOWNSITE
The Lombard Townsite is a historic site located in the Upper Missouri watershed of Montana. It was once a bustling town during the early 1900s, serving as a trading post ...

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