LOWER HANSEN RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • MONTANA

Lower Hansen Reservoir


April 19, 2024

The Lower Hansen Reservoir in Montana offers a great fishing experience for anglers of all levels. The area is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow and brown trout, as well as kokanee salmon. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Fishing tips for the area include using dry flies and streamers during the summer months, and fishing deeper pools during the fall. The best time to visit is typically from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Atlantic Salmon
Image Alt Brown Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Deadmans Basin Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout • Walleye • White Perch

Lower Hansen Reservoir

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout

Warm Spring Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Keyser Creek

Apache Trout

Bratten Fishing Access

Upper Carters Pond

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Indian Fort

East Fork Cottonwood Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Bull Trout

Bridger Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

McCartney Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

GREASEWOOD BOTTOM
Bullwhacker-Dog Watershed, Montana
PABLO RAPIDS (LOWER SITE)
Bullwhacker-Dog Watershed, Montana
WOODHAWK (UPPER)
Fort Peck Reservoir Watershed, Montana
WOODHAWK (LOWER)
Fort Peck Reservoir Watershed, Montana
THE WALL
Bullwhacker-Dog Watershed, Montana
SLAUGHTER RIVER
Bullwhacker-Dog Watershed, Montana
GIST BOTTOM RECREATION AREA
Fort Peck Reservoir Watershed, Montana
WOODHAWK (MIDDLE)
Fort Peck Reservoir Watershed, Montana
COW ISLAND
Fort Peck Reservoir Watershed, Montana
STAFFORD FERRY
Bullwhacker-Dog Watershed, Montana

Rafting & Kayaking

CHIEF JOSEPH CG, SEC. 28, T9S, R15E TO MONTANA STATE LINE, SEC. 34, T9S, R15E
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO HEADWATERS, SEC. 10, 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
CROOKED CREEK
Big Horn Lake Watershed, Wyoming
GYPSUM CREEK
Big Horn Lake Watershed, Wyoming
ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO HEADWATERS, SEC. 20, T9S, R17E
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
CROOKED CREEK
Big Horn Lake Watershed, Wyoming
NORTHEAST YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY, NEAR COOKE CITY TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH LAMAR RIVER
Yellowstone Headwaters Watershed, Montana
CONFLUENCE ROCK CREEK, SEC. 34, T8S, R19E TO ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Clarks Fork Yellowstone Watershed, Montana
ARCH COULEE JUNCTION, SEC. 32, T13N, R11E TO FOREST BOUNDARY, SEC. 35, T13N, R11E
Judith Watershed, Montana

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Burlington Park

Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge

National Wild & Scenic River Upper Missouri

Gorham Park

Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge

Nez Perce National Historic Park- Bear Paw Battlefield

Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Deadman's Basin Fishing Access Site

Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument

Ackley Lake State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
JUDITH PEAK SCENIC OVERLOOK
Judith Peak Scenic Overlook is a popular tourist destination located in the Fort Peck Reservoir watershed of Montana. It is a must-visit place for nature lovers who want to witness ...

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