Fishing Hungry Horse Reservoir
AKA: Hungry Horse Lake
Popular Fish Species Hungry Horse Reservoir, MT
Westslope Cutthroat Trout Fishing
The ideal approach to catching cutthroat is fly fishing, and the key is to match the hatch. Catching cutthroat trout in Hungry Horse Reservoir with lures or bait can also productive. Presented properly, cutthroat trout can be caught on small spinners and spoons. This is a popular lake for ice fishing once the lake freezes to a safe condition. Like all fish, cutthroat like to have some sort of cover. This year, fishing for cutthroat trout here has been fair to very good, year round depending on conditions. While the ideal setting for cutthroats is in a river or stream, they are also stocked in reservoirs, like Hungry Horse Reservoir. They will hang out in boulders, fallen trees, along drop-offs and ledges.
Hungry Horse Reservoir Fishing Video
Fish species to fish for...
Guide to fishing for bull trout and cutthroat trout at Hungry Horse Reservoir in Montana.
Tauting over 170 miles of shoreline, Hungry Horse Reservoir is a 23,500-acre lake located in the northwest part of the state, 5 miles east of Columbia Falls. Anglers come for the cutthroat and bull trout fishing. Steep, rugged shorelines limit access for fishing from the bank except nearby camping areas.
Primary fish species residing in Hungry Horse Reservoir
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Hungry Horse Reservoir Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Doris Point Boating Site Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake,west side, off West Side Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Emery Bay Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, north side, off East Side Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Riverside Boating Site, Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off East Side Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Fishing Guides On Hungry Horse Reservoir
If you offer fishing guide services on this lake, please contact us for a free listing, to be posted here.
Fishing License
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Mountain Meadow RV Park - 406 387-9125
Emery Bay Campground - 406 646-1012
Lost Johnny Point Campground - 877 646-1012
Graves Bay Campground - 406 387-3800
Hungry Horse Reservoir MT Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Hungry Horse Reservoir
Lost Johnny Point Campground
NF-895
Martin City, MT 59926
877 646-1012
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Hungry Horse Reservoir in MT
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Fishing for cutthroat trout in northwest MT.
