Fishing in Montana
146 verified fishing spots across Montana, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.
Top fishing spots in Montana
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South Sandstone Reservoir
Baker, MT· 46.3314, -104.3014
Walleye • Crappie • Largemouth Bass
Today's fishing
63.0Fair
Best time
6:43 AM
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Whitetail Reservoir
Whitehall, MT· 45.9322, -112.1883
Rainbow Trout • Brook Trout • Yellow Perch
Today's fishing
61.0Fair
Best time
7:14 AM
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Intake Canal
Glendive, MT· 47.2831, -104.5369
Sauger • Channel Catfish • Paddlefish
Today's fishing
61.0Fair
Best time
6:47 AM
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Smith Lake
Kila, MT· 48.1633, -114.4753
Northern Pike • Yellow Perch
Today's fishing
59.0Fair
Best time
6:29 AM
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Blanchard Lake
Whitefish, MT· 48.3719, -114.3683
Largemouth Bass • Yellow Perch • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
60.0Fair
Best time
6:29 AM
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Upsata Lake
Ovando, MT· 47.0142, -113.1956
Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Yellow Perch
Today's fishing
65.0Good
Best time
6:21 AM
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Pine Grove Pond
Kalispell, MT· 48.2431, -114.2842
Rainbow Trout • Cutthroat Trout
Today's fishing
62.0Fair
Best time
6:28 AM
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Fort Peck Dredge Cut Pond
Fort Peck, MT· 48.0194, -106.4172
Walleye • Northern Pike • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
61.0Fair
Best time
6:56 AM
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Upper Carter Pond
Lewistown, MT· 47.1081, -109.3956
Rainbow Trout • Largemouth Bass • Bluegill
Today's fishing
60.0Fair
Best time
7:06 AM
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Poplar River
Poplar, MT· 48.1139, -105.1958
Northern Pike • Walleye • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
60.0Fair
Best time
6:51 AM
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Clarks Fork Yellowstone River
Laurel, MT· 45.4981, -108.8592
Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout • Mountain Whitefish
Today's fishing
58.0Fair
Best time
7:00 AM
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Tongue River
Miles City, MT· 45.8822, -106.0125
Smallmouth Bass • Channel Catfish • Sauger
Today's fishing
67.0Good
Best time
6:49 AM
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Popular species in Montana
Fishing regulations in Montana
Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks — official regulations