Fishing
The Flathead National Forest offers ample opportunities for hunting, fishing, trapping, and shooting of all types across all districts. Boasting blue-ribbon native trout streams, healthy deer, elk, and moose populations, and rare opportunities for hunting black bear, mountain lion, moose, mountain goat and more, the Flathead National Forest is a sportsman’s paradise. All hunting, fishing, and trapping regulations are implemented and enforced by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Please visit their websites for detailed information on hunting regulations and fishing regulations, respectively.
Lake and Pond Fishing
The Flathead National Forest is known for its native fisheries, particularly of Bull Trout and Westslope Cutthroat Trout. It is our mission to assure that populations of these rare fishes are maintained, and we work with Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks to meet population goals. Find out about fishing in Montana at Fish Montana from Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
River and Stream Fishing
The Flathead National Forest is known for its native fisheries, particularly of Bull Trout and Westslope Cutthroat Trout. It is our mission to assure that populations of these rare fishes are maintained, and we work with Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks to meet population goals. Find out about fishing in Montana at Fish Montana from Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Search for Fishing Opportunities
Billy Garret Memorial Bridge Access
Handkerchief Lake
Holland Lake Boating Site
Hungry Horse Reservoir
Lindbergh Lake Boat Ramp
Middle Fork of Flathead River
Red Meadow Lake Campground
Spotted Bear Compound Day Use Site Fishing Site