LITTLE PRICKLY PEAR CREEK

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MONTANA

Little Prickly Pear Creek


April 18, 2024

The Little Prickly Pear Creek in Montana is a popular fishing spot that is known for its diverse fish species. Anglers can expect to catch rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, and mountain whitefish. The surrounding area offers opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. The best time to visit is from May to September when the weather is warmest and the fish are most active. The average temperature during this time is around 70°F. Fishing tips include using dry flies and nymphs and exploring the deeper pools and riffles.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brook Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Lake Whitefish
Image Alt Mountain Whitefish
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Cardwell Bridge Fishing Access Site

Bison Creek

Apache Trout • Rainbow Trout

Boulder River

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Eagles Nest Day Use Area

Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Brown Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Lake Whitefish • Mountain Whitefish • Rainbow Trout

Big Pipestone Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Delmoe Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Rainbow Trout

Little Whitetail Creek

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Little Pipestone Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Little Boulder River

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Jefferson Slough

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout • Kelp Bass • Northern Pike • Smallmouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

WEST LOOP BROADWATER COUNTY
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana
NORTH FORK SUN RIVER REC SITE
Sun Watershed, Montana
GIBSON BOATING SITE
Sun Watershed, Montana
LOWRY BRIDGE
Sun Watershed, Montana
HOLTER LAKE BOAT RAMP
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana
CROSS DRIVE HELENA VALLEY NORTHEAST
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana
HOLTER DAM BOAT RAMP
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana
OLD US HIGHWAY 91 CASCADE COUNTY
Upper Missouri-Dearborn Watershed, Montana
BEARTOOTH ROAD LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana
LOG GULCH BOAT RAMP
Upper Missouri Watershed, Montana

Rafting & Kayaking

FOOL CREEK, SEC. 24, T25N, R11W TO WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Sun Watershed, Montana
HEADWATERS, SEC. 34, T28N, R11W TO SWIFT RESERVOIR
Two Medicine Watershed, Montana
COONEY CR HEADWATERS, SEC. 17, T19N, R9W TO MAINSTEM, SEC. 1, T17N, R10W
Blackfoot Watershed, Montana
HEADWATERS, SEC. 4, T18N, R10W TO NORTH FORK SUN RIVER, SEC. 26, T22N, R10W
Sun Watershed, Montana
POOL CREEK, SEC. 7, T28N, R12W TO FALLS, SEC. 25, T29N, R12W
Two Medicine Watershed, Montana
DOBROTA HEADWATERS, SEC. 23, T18N, R10W TO MAINSTEM, SEC. 31, T18N, R9W
Blackfoot Watershed, Montana
WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO SOUTH FORK SUN RIVER, SEC. 26, T22N, R10W
Sun Watershed, Montana
DWIGHT CREEK, SEC. 12, T17N, R12W TO DRY CREEK, SEC. 3, T17N, R11W
Blackfoot Watershed, Montana
HEADWATERS, SEC. 15, T18N, R10W TO STRAIGHT CREEK, SEC. 25, T19N, R10W
Sun Watershed, Montana
HEADWATERS, SEC. 13, T18N, R10W TO FOREST BOUNDARY, SEC. 6, T17N, R7W
Upper Missouri-Dearborn Watershed, Montana

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Womens Park

Hooper Park

Tower Rock State Park

Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park

Lewis and Clark National Forest

Holter Lake Recreation Area

First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

Wadsworth Park

Wilderness Scapegoat

                                                                                                                        
                                               
TWO CAMPS
The Upper Missouri River watershed in Montana is home to two distinct camps that offer visitors a chance to experience the beautiful natural environment of the area. The camps are ...

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