31 public waters in the Northwest Montana region — 4 lakes/reservoirs and 27 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Montana licence.
See every public fishing venue in Montana on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Fish Lake (369 acres) sits in Ravalli, Lincoln, Pondera and 3 more counties in Montana, managed by Forest Service. A Montana mountain or foothill lake (Seeley, Salmon, Placid, Swan, Ashley, Whitefish, Holland, Lindbergh) — rainbow, cutthroat and Brook Trout, Kokanee Salmon in some, Mountain Whitefish. Classic western Montana alpine-lake fishing.
Silver Bow County, Montana — Basin Creek Reservoir is a 48-acre lake, managed by Forest Service: A Montana mountain or foothill lake (Seeley, Salmon, Placid, Swan, Ashley, Whitefish, Holland, Lindbergh) — rainbow, cutthroat and Brook Trout, Kokanee Salmon in some, Mountain Whitefish. Classic western Montana alpine-lake fishing.
Moulton Reservoir Number One (26 acres) sits in Silver Bow County, Montana, managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Lakes and reservoirs across the Rocky Mountain region typically hold rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout, with kokanee salmon and lake trout present in many of the larger reservoirs -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Silver Bow County, Montana, Upper Reservoir is a 13-acre lake, managed by Forest Service. A Montana mountain or foothill lake (Seeley, Salmon, Placid, Swan, Ashley, Whitefish, Holland, Lindbergh) — rainbow, cutthroat and Brook Trout, Kokanee Salmon in some, Mountain Whitefish. Classic western Montana alpine-lake fishing.
Southwest Montana's Big Hole River is a 163 km gem flowing through Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Madison, and Silver Bow counties, renowned for its brown and rainbow trout alongside native Westslope cutthroat populations. Clear, cool flows and excellent habitat make this a fly-fisher's favorite, where mountain whitefish round out the catch. The river's remote character and stable trout populations have earned it a loyal following among anglers seeking classic Montana dry-fly opportunities.
Silver Bow Creek runs 6 km through Silver Bow and Deer Lodge Counties, Montana: A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
Fish Creek runs 27 km through Silver Bow and Jefferson Counties, Montana: A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
In Silver Bow County, Montana, Blacktail Creek is a 21 km river or creek. A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
Jefferson and Silver Bow Counties, Montana — Little Pipestone Creek is a 18 km stream: A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
In Silver Bow and Beaverhead Counties, Montana, Divide Creek is a 14 km river or creek. A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
Beaverhead and Silver Bow Counties, Montana — Alder Creek is a 13 km stream: A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
Camp Creek (15 km) flows through Silver Bow, Madison and Beaverhead Counties, Montana. A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
Homestake Creek (13 km) flows through Jefferson and Silver Bow Counties, Montana. A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
Little Cherry Creek runs 13 km through Madison and Silver Bow Counties, Montana: A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
Jerry Creek (15 km) flows through Silver Bow and Beaverhead Counties, Montana. A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
Little Fish Creek runs 11 km through Silver Bow and Jefferson Counties, Montana: A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
Dry Creek runs 11 km through Silver Bow and Madison Counties, Montana: A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
Silver Bow County, Montana — Sand Creek is a 13 km stream: A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
Silver Bow County, Montana — North Fork Divide Creek is a 10 km stream: A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
In Silver Bow and Deer Lodge Counties, Montana, Long Tom Creek is a 11 km river or creek. A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
Little Basin Creek runs 8 km through Silver Bow County, Montana: A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
In Silver Bow County, Montana, Crazy Swede Creek is a 8 km river or creek. A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
In Silver Bow County, Montana, Bull Run Creek is a 8 km river or creek. A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
Silver Bow County, Montana — East Fork Divide Creek is a 8 km stream: A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
In Silver Bow and Deer Lodge Counties, Montana, Gregson Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
American Creek (9 km) flows through Deer Lodge and Silver Bow Counties, Montana. A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
In Silver Bow and Deer Lodge Counties, Montana, Beefstraight Creek is a 7 km river or creek. A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
In Deer Lodge and Silver Bow Counties, Montana, Cook Creek is a 8 km river or creek. A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
Norton Creek (9 km) flows through Silver Bow County, Montana. A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
Silver Bow County, Montana — Whitepine Creek is a 8 km stream: A Montana warmwater river or large creek — Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Carp. Wade or float; access at FWP Fishing Access Sites and bridge crossings.
North Fork Cherry Creek runs 7 km through Silver Bow and Madison Counties, Montana: A Montana Trout stream — rainbow, brown, brook and Westslope Cutthroat Trout plus Mountain Whitefish, in clear, cold, freestone or spring-fed water typical of the western two-thirds of the state.
Across its mapped waters, Silver Bow County holds 14 species on PiscaMaps, including Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Common Carp, Rainbow Trout, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout and Mountain Whitefish.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Montana map Join PiscaMapsOne Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks fishing licence (Conservation Licence + fishing) covers every public water in the state — the resident annual is about $34, the non-resident annual about $150, with non-resident 2-day (~$35) and 10-day (~$75) options. An Aquatic Invasive Species prevention pass fee applies to residents and non-residents alike. Montana residents 62 and older, and legally blind residents, pay a reduced fee. Buy at fwp.mt.gov.