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Fishing Ponds in Montana

Trophy trout on the Madison, Big Hole and Yellowstone, plus Fort Peck walleye. 176 venues listed across Missoula County, Flathead County and Ravalli County, with strong stocks of rainbow trout, perch and brown trout.

176 venues mapped · 11 with confirmed species · 17 with venue websites

Where can I go fishing in Montana?

You can fish at 176 mapped venues across Montana, concentrated around Missoula County and Flathead County. Fee and access details are published for 2 of them.

Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.

176 Montana venues plotted · click any pin for details

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All 176 fishing venues in Montana A–Z

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  • Ashley Creek Pond

    Kalispell, Flathead County

    Ashley Creek Pond on the edge of Kalispell in Flathead County, Montana holds a genuinely mixed bag: northern pike, largemouth bass, perch, rainbow trout, brook trout, black bullhead and northern…

    Species
    Northern pike, Rainbow trout, Brook trout, Yellow perch, Largemouth bass, Black bullhead
    Open in Google Maps48.1918, -114.3354

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  • Foys Lake Park

    Flathead County

    Foys Lake Park is a Flathead County Parks site on Foys Lake, just southwest of Kalispell, Montana, open sunrise to sunset. The county parks department (linked) manages the site, and the park frontage…

    Website
    Open in Google Maps48.1604, -114.3510

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  • Logan State Park

    Happys Inn, Lincoln County

    Logan State Park near Happys Inn in Lincoln County, Montana offers swimming, boating, camping, water-skiing and fishing, with parking, food, showers and toilets.

    Facilities
    Camping · Food · Parking · Showers · Toilets
    Pricing
    $8 day-use, $4–$34/night camping
    Website
    Open in Google Maps48.0329, -115.0669

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  • Paradise Crossing Fishing Access

    Paradise, Sanders County

    Paradise Crossing Fishing Access Site in Paradise, Sanders County, Montana offers public access for trout, perch, pike, carp, catfish and grayling, with camping, parking and a toilet.

    Species
    Brown trout, Common carp, White catfish, chub, Arctic grayling, Yellow perch, Northern pike, Rainbow trout, White sturgeon
    Facilities
    Camping · Parking · Toilets
    Website
    Open in Google Maps47.3827, -114.7967

  • Pelican

    Sweet Grass County

    Website
    Open in Google Maps45.7578, -109.7699

  • Pine Grove Pond

    Flathead County

    Pine Grove Pond in Flathead County, Montana, north of Kalispell, holds rainbow trout alongside black bullhead catfish. It's a simple two-species water: trout for light-tackle and fly anglers,…

    Species
    Rainbow trout, Black bullhead
    Open in Google Maps48.2489, -114.2889

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  • Rosebud East Fishing Access

    Rosebud County

    Rosebud East Fishing Access Site in Rosebud County, Montana offers public fishing for trout, perch, pike, carp, catfish and grayling, with camping and a toilet.

    Species
    Brown trout, Common carp, White catfish, chub, Arctic grayling, Yellow perch, Northern pike, Rainbow trout, White sturgeon
    Facilities
    Camping · Toilets
    Website
    Open in Google Maps46.2739, -106.6764

  • Rosebud West Fishing Access

    Rosebud County

    Rosebud West Fishing Access Site in Rosebud County, Montana offers public fishing for trout, perch, pike, carp, catfish and grayling, with camping and a toilet.

    Species
    Brown trout, Common carp, White catfish, chub, Arctic grayling, Yellow perch, Northern pike, Rainbow trout, White sturgeon
    Facilities
    Camping · Toilets
    Website
    Open in Google Maps46.2630, -106.6944

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  • Sha-Ron Fishing Access

    East Missoula, Missoula County

    Sha-Ron Fishing Access Site sits on the Lower Clark Fork River in East Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, with camping and a toilet; species include trout, pike, perch and carp.

    Species
    Brown trout, Common carp, White catfish, chub, Arctic grayling, Yellow perch, Northern pike, Rainbow trout, White sturgeon
    Facilities
    Camping · Toilets
    Website
    Open in Google Maps46.8828, -113.9336

  • Silver's Lagoon

    Missoula, Missoula County

    Website
    Open in Google Maps46.8721, -114.0058

  • Snappys Kid Fishing Pond

    Evergreen, Flathead County

    Snappy's Kid Fishing Pond in Evergreen, on the edge of Kalispell in Flathead County, Montana, holds rainbow trout and, as the name says, exists to get children onto fish. Ponds like this are…

    Species
    Rainbow trout
    Open in Google Maps48.2134, -114.2759

  • Spring Creek

    Flathead County

    Spring Creek is a small stream on the outskirts of Kalispell in Flathead County, Montana, holding brook trout. This is intimate small-water fishing: light tackle, short casts and a quiet approach pay…

    Species
    Brook trout
    Open in Google Maps48.1931, -114.3364

  • Spring Creek Trout Hatchery

    Fergus County

    Spring Creek Trout Hatchery is a private commercial trout hatchery in Fergus County, Montana, supplying brown, rainbow and brook trout for stocking.

    Species
    Brown trout, Rainbow trout
    Facilities
    Bar
    Pricing
    $0.85–$2.50 each, by size
    Website
    Open in Google Maps47.0320, -109.3977

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  • Weigh Station Fishing Access Site

    Missoula County

    Weigh Station Fishing Access Site sits on the Blackfoot River in Missoula County, Montana, with camping and a toilet; species include trout, pike, perch, carp and catfish.

    Species
    Brown trout, Common carp, White catfish, chub, Arctic grayling, Yellow perch, Northern pike, Rainbow trout, White sturgeon
    Facilities
    Camping · Toilets
    Website
    Open in Google Maps46.8790, -113.8526

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Directory data as of July 2026.

Fishing in Montana: FAQ

Montana has 176 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Missoula County, Flathead County and Ravalli County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are rainbow trout, perch and brown trout. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.

1 of our Montana venues are confirmed to hold bass, with strong representation in Missoula County. Look for venues tagged "largemouth bass", "smallmouth bass" or "striped bass" in the species field below, or open the GilledIt app for live catch reports.

Yes, anglers fishing in Montana need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our Montana fishing license guide at /us/blog/montana-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.

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