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Fort Peck Lake, MT

Famous for trophy pike, lake trout and walleye, Fort Peck Lake provides excellent fishing year round. The lake supports healthy populations of bass, catfish, crappie, walleye, trout, sunfish, perch, salmon, paddlefish, sauger and pike.

Ice fishing in winter can be spectacular, due to relatively light fishing pressure. Major lake points and ledges near the river channel are ideal hangouts for quality fish, both in the warmer season and through the ice in winter. This 250,000-acre impoundment is located in the northeast part of the state, at Fort Peck. Campgrounds, parks and public access areas are scattered all around this giant fishery, which boasts over 1,500 miles of shoreline. Several marinas and boat launch ramps serve the boating public during the season.

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What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, bluegill, green sunfish, yellow perch, chinook salmon, northern pike, paddlefish, sauger and sturgeon at Fort Peck Lake in Montana.

Primary fish species residing in Fort Peck Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Channel catfish Black crappie White crappie Walleye Rainbow trout Brown trout Lake trout Bluegill Green Sunfish Yellow Perch Chinook salmon Northern pike Paddlefish Sauger Sturgeon

Fort Peck Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Bonetrail Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, west side, off County Road 425, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Crooked Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Crooked Creek Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.

Devils Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, east side, off Devil Creek Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Duck Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Duck Creek Boat Ramp Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Flat Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Flat Lake Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Fort Peck Recreation Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Marina Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Rock Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, east side, off County Road 217, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Rock Creek State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, east side, off Trout Trail, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

The Pines Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Holladay Point Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Marinas

Hell Creek Marina
1 Hell Creek Rd
Jordan, MT 59337
406 557-2345

Rock Creek Marina
652 Rock Creek Marina Road
Fort Peck, MT 59223
406 485-2560

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Hell Creek State Park Campground - 406 557-2362

Crooked Creek Campground - 406 526-3411

Fourchette Creek Campground - 406 526-3411

Downstream Campground - 406 526-3411

West End Campground - 406 526-3411

Fort Peck Lake MT Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

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Contact Information

Fort Peck Lake
Hell Creek State Park
2456 Hell Creek Rd
Jordan, MT 59337
406 557-2362

 

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