Fishing

The Lolo National Forest offers many types of fishing opportunities for visitors of all ages and experience levels. These activities are sometimes more than a sport. For some, the rewards of the land, lakes, rivers and streams feed families at home or at the campsite.

State laws apply to hunting and fishing on the Lolo National Forest. Please visit the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks website to learn more about the regulations. 

If you are interested in regulations on tribal lands near the Lolo National Forest, please visit the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes website. 

Lake and Pond Fishing

There are many opportunities for lake and pond fishing across the forest. 

Ice Fishing

Ice fishing is a great way to enjoy the winter months in Montana. The Seeley Lake Area has some excellent lakes suitable for ice fishing.

River and Stream Fishing

There are many opportunities for river and stream fishing across the forest. 

Search for Fishing Opportunities

Search

Site Status

Any Site Open Site Closed Site Temporarily Closed

Sort by

- A-Z - - Z-A -

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - Ice (2)

Fishing - Lake & Pond (16)

Fishing - River/Stream (36)

Showing: 1 - 10 of 52 results

Bend Guard Station

Site Open

The Bend area offers opportunities for a variety of outdoor recreation experiences including hiking, fishing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and berry picking, in season. The Bend Work Center…

Big Larch Campground

Site Open

This campground is located on the east shoreline of Seeley Lake. A great place to cool off on a hot day, it has a beach and a boat launch as well as shade if you just want to lie around the campsite.…

Big Nelson Campground

Site Open

This campground, on the shoreline of Cooper's Lake near Ovando, Montana, is a semi-remote, developed campground which offers shady rest and a beautiful view of the lake and adjacent mountains. The…

Bighorn Campground

Site Open

Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is situated right on Rock Creek in an old growth Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest. This area is known for its blue ribbon trout stream and…

Bitterroot Flat Campground

Site Open

Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is adjacent to Rock Creek, situated amongst ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir trees. This area is known for its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged…

Blue Mountain Recreation Area

Site Open

This 4,900-acre recreation area includes 41 miles of system trails and is a popular spot for locals and visitors because of its proximity to the city of Missoula and the views of the Missoula valley,…

Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex

Site Open

Together, the Great Bear Wilderness, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and the Scapegoat Wilderness form the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, an area of more than 1.5 million acres. This is the third…

Boulder Lake Trail #333

This trail winds through a variety of environments including an area burned from a wildfire 2003, forested areas, a creek, open ground, and alpine forest. The trail leads up to Boulder Point at 7100…

Cabin City Campground

Site Closed

Cabin City Campground is located 2.5 miles off of Interstate 90, Exit 22 and is 30 minutes west of Superior, Montana. It is a wooded quiet site adjacent to 12 Mile Creek. This cool and shady…

Cache Creek Trailhead

Site Open

This trailhead accesses Cache Creek Trail #317. The trail proceeds along Cache Creek for about 7 miles, entering into the Great Burn proposed wilderness and providing excellent opportunities for…