Montana
Lake
101 acres
Not yet reviewed
About Fishing at Upper Dry Fork Reservoir
Upper Dry Fork Reservoir is a public lake in Sanders County, Montana, managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
It is public water managed for fishing by the 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.
Upper Dry Fork Reservoir covers about 101 acres in the Northwest Montana region. The nearest other mapped waters on PiscaMaps are Dry Fork Creek and Lone Pine Reservoir.
Public access
Not yet reviewed
Managed by
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Access & Rules at Upper Dry Fork Reservoir
Fishing Licence for Upper Dry Fork Reservoir
Anyone 12 or older needs a Montana fishing licence — the resident annual (Conservation License + fishing) is about $34, the non-resident annual about $150, with non-resident 2-day (~$35) and 10-day (~$75) licences also sold. A separate Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) prevention pass fee applies to residents and non-residents alike. Montana residents 62 and older, and legally blind residents, pay a reduced fee. Buy from FWP at fwp.mt.gov. A Montana fishing licence covers this reservoir.
Stream Access Law
No separate trout stamp is required — the standard licence covers Montana's famous wild trout rivers alongside every warmwater fishery
Montana's 1985 Stream Access Law grants the public the right to use any river or stream capable of recreational use up to the ordinary high-water mark, regardless of who owns the streambed — one of the most angler-friendly access laws in the country
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Upper Dry Fork Reservoir?+
Upper Dry Fork Reservoir is managed for fishing by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks; check the MTFWP lake-survey / fishing-report page for this water.
Is Upper Dry Fork Reservoir public?+
Yes. Upper Dry Fork Reservoir is public water managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Access is recorded as "Not yet reviewed" and confirmed via agency records.
What licence do I need for Upper Dry Fork Reservoir?+
Anyone 12 or older needs a Montana fishing licence — the resident annual (Conservation License + fishing) is about $34, the non-resident annual about $150, with non-resident 2-day (~$35) and 10-day (~$75) licences also sold. A separate Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) prevention pass fee applies to residents and non-residents alike. Montana residents 62 and older, and legally blind residents, pay a reduced fee. Buy from FWP at fwp.mt.gov. A Montana fishing licence covers this reservoir.
