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The state of Montana offers some of the best fishing opportunities in the world. It is a fishing paradise set in a land of spectacular natural beauty. Find excellent fishing for trout, salmon, bass, walleye, crappie and more. We focus here on the major lakes in Montana. Additionally you may also find excellent fishing on smaller lakes, ponds, streams and rivers.

The following chart lists the major fishing waters in Montana cross referencing these waters with the major species to be found there.

Montana Fishing Lake Locations

Ashley Lake is a 2,400-acre lake in the north-west part of the state, 8 miles west of Kalispell, MT.

Bighorn Lake is a 5,500-acre lake, located in the south-central part of the state, in the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.

Bull Lake is a 1,200-acre lake in the north-west part of the state, 10 miles south of Troy, MT.

Canyon Ferry Lake is a 33,000-acre lake located in the west-central part of the state, at Townsend, MT.

Clark Canyon Reservoir is a 4,900-acre lake in the south-west corner of the state, 15 miles south of Dillon, MT.

Deadmans Basin Reservoir is a 2,000-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, at Shawmut, MT.

Flathead Lake is a 128,000-acre lake in the north-west part of the state, at Polson, MT.

Fort Peck Lake is a 250,000-acre lake in the north-east part of the state, at Fort Peck, MT.

Fresno Reservoir is a 7,400-acre lake in the north-central part of the state, 3 miles north-east of Kremlin, MT.

Georgetown Lake is a 3,000-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, 12 miles west of Anaconda, MT.

Gibson Reservoir is a 1,300-acre lake in the central part of the state, 15 miles north-west of Augusta, MT.

Hauser Lake is a 3,200-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, on the north-east outskirts of Helena, MT.

Hebgen Lake is a 19,000-acre lake in the south-east corner of the state, 3 miles north of West Yellowstone, MT.

Holter Lake is a 4,800-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, at Wolf Creek, MT.

Hungry Horse Reservoir is a 23,500-acre lake located in the north-west part of the state, 5 miles east of Columbia Falls, MT.

Lake Elwell/Tiber Reservoir is a 14,800-acre lake in the north-west part of the state, 5 miles south of Galata, MT.

Lake Frances is a 3,600-acre lake in the north-west part of the state, at Valier, MT.

Lake Helena is a 2,100-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, on the north-east outskirts of Helena, MT.

Lake Koocanusa is a 28,800-acre lake in the north-west corner of the state, at Rexford, MT.

Lake McDonald is a 6,800-acre lake in the north-west part of the state, at West Glacier, MT.

Nelson Reservoir is a 4,000-acre lake in the north-central part of the state, 8 miles west of Saco, MT.

Noxon Reservoir is a 6,100-acre lake in the west-center part of the state, at Trout Creek, MT.

Placid Lake is a 1,200-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, at Placid Lake State Park, MT.

Seeley Lake is a 1,000-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, at Seeley Lake, MT.

St Mary Lake is a 3,900-acre lake in the north-west part of the state, 5 miles south of Babb, MT.

Whitefish Lake is a 3,200-acre lake in the north-west part of the state, at Whitefish, MT.

Willow Creek Reservoir is a 1,300-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, at Augusta, MT.

Click here to obtain a Montana Fishing License. For more information about fishing in Montana, visit the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website.

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