Fishing Georgetown Lake, MT

AKA: Georgetown Reservoir

Boat and bank fishing

Last updated on February 7, 2026.

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Georgetown Lake, MT

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Rainbow Trout Fishing

Excellent stocking programs by the Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks has helped to maintain a good population of rainbow trout for anglers at Georgetown Lake. Fish for rainbow trout here with worms, salmon eggs, prepared baits, small spinners, spoons, jerkbaits and small crankbaits in vibrant colors to mimic their preferred prey. While fishing from a boat is preferred, plenty of trout are caught here by anglers fishing from the bank. Additionally, floating or sinking flies, such as nymphs, streamers, or dry flies, are popular choices for fly anglers targeting rainbow trout. Trolling with lures or flies behind a boat, casting near shoreline structures, or still fishing with bait can all yield success. Adjusting lure size, color, and retrieve speed can enhance chances of enticing these colorful and spirited fish. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Kokanee Salmon Fishing

Sockeye salmon which remain landlocked, never migrating to the ocean, are called kokanee salmon. On-going stocking of kokanee salmon by the Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks helps to maintain a nice population for the fishery. Typically kokanee average one to two pounds. As one of the premiere kokanee fishing lakes in Montana, Georgetown Lake delivers plenty of fish above normal averages. These tasty fish school in lakes at depths which remain at ideal temperatures of between 48 and 58 degrees. Once this depth is identified, use a fish finder to locate schools. Use small lures trolled at the appropriate depth. The can also be caught using corn, but the main way they are caught is using flashy lures which they attack when the lure intrudes their space. In winter, once the ice is safe, try ice fishing for kokanee.

Brook Trout Fishing

Currently, fishing for brook trout in Georgetown Lake is popular due to the abundance of these tasty brookies. Brook trout spawn in the Fall, rather than the Spring, and they are quite prolific spawners. Brookies are typically most active at dawn, and again at dusk. Other times they tend to move deeper and are more difficult to locate. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing. Brook trout can be easily caught on minnows, flies, small spinners, worms, maggots and wax worms.

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Guide to fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, lake trout and kokanee salmon at Georgetown Lake in Montana.

A trout fishing paradise and a fly fisherman's dream, Georgetown Lake is a fertile, 2,800-acre lake providing excellent trout fishing for both quality and quantity. Ice fishing is popular in winter, and during the warmer months bait, spinners and flies are all successful techniques for trout and kokanee.

This fishery is very fertile with lots of cover for fish and bait so it tends to grow larger-than-average trout. Annual trout stockings further enhance the fish populations making this a great place to go trout fishing in the west-central part of the state. There is plenty of access to the 17 miles of shoreline via campgrounds, boat launches and public access areas scattered all around the lake. A couple marinas and boat rentals are available during the season. Canoes, kayaks, pleasure and fishing boats are welcome here, however check with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for boating restrictions.

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Georgetown Lake Amenities

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

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

USFS Piney Campground - 406 859-3211

USFS Philipsburg Bay Campground - 406 859-3211