Fly Fishing Flathead Lake

 

Fishing on Flathead Lake with Beautiful Scenery,
Enjoy Wild Horse Island, and maybe get
a fishing boat tour to guide you to the
fish in Flathead Lake.

 

Ice Fishing on Flathead Lake

 

Fish in Flathead Lake Northwest Montana

Lake Trout

Fishing Tips: Medium Tackle, Bottom-Fishing, Downrigger.

Found in Flathead Lake near Painted Rock around Wild Horse Island

 Cutthroat Trout

  Fishing Tips:
Where the Swan River and the Flathead River drain into Flathead Lake

 

Flathead Lake is 122,885 Acres
at and Elevation of 2890

there is Lake Trout, Whitefish, Westslope Cutthroat Trout,  
Brook Trout, Bull Trout, Kokanee, Lake Trout, Lake Whitefish,
Largemouth Bass, Mountain Whitefish, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout,
Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead.

Fishing Access around Flathead Lake


 BigforkRiver Mile: 0

Seasonal boat ramp closures during winter.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  1 acre(s).
DucharmeRiver Mile: 0
Undeveloped site.   Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  51 acre(s).
ElmoRiver Mile: 0
  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  13 acre(s).
Finley PointRiver Mile: 0
This park is located in a secluded, mature pine forest near the south end of Flathead Lake. Enjoy one of the 16 campsites here with water and electrical hook ups, plus a boat pumpout station. For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere, 2003 Montana Outdoors article.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  28 acre(s).
Big ArmRiver Mile: 0
Camping, a long beach, nature trail, and a yurt rental are all here. This park is a popular jump-off point to Wild Horse Island, using the ramp to launch your own boat. Camping under a stand of mature ponderosa pine and juniper is a major attraction and the long beach is popular with sunbathers and swimmers. A nature trail provides excellent bird watching opportunities. Please note: There are no ADA accessible campsites at this park. For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere, 2003 Montana Outdoors article.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  505 acre(s).
West ShoreRiver Mile: 0
Glacially carved rock outcrops rise from Flathead Lake to overlooks with spectacular views of the lakeshore and the Swan and Mission Mountains. Considered the most private park on Flathead Lake, this site is distinguished by a mature fir, pine, and larch forest. The beach is rocky but you can still swim, boat, and camp here. For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere, 2003 Montana Outdoors article.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  129 acre(s).
Yellow BayRiver Mile: 0
Yellow Bay is in the heart of the famous Montana sweet cherry orchards, blossoms color the hillsides during the spring. The park includes Yellow Bay Creek, four walk-in tent camping spots and a wide, sandy beach for swimming, sunbathing, scuba diving, boating, fishing, and bird watching. For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere, 2003 Montana Outdoors article.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  15 acre(s).
Woods BayRiver Mile: 0
Not usable below lake level 2885'.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  12 acre(s).
WayfarersRiver Mile: 0
You’ll find this site right outside Bigfork located on the northeast shore of Flathead Lake. Enjoy camping and walking, launch your boat, or use the boat and trailer dump stations within a mature, mixed forest pleasant for both camping and picnicking. Nature walks over the rocky shoreline to the cliffs are popular with excellent views of the lake, as well as, wildflowers which abound from spring to late fall. For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere, 2003 Montana Outdoors article.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  67 acre(s).
WalstadRiver Mile: 0
  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  2 acre(s).
Wild Horse IslandRiver Mile: 0
Boat access to this day-use-only, primitive park is regulated to protect the 2,000-acre island. The largest island in Flathead Lake, Wild Horse has been a landmark rich with history since the Salish-Kootenai Indians were reported to have used it to pasture horses to keep them from being stolen by other tribes. It preserves an endangered palouse prairie environment, incredible wildlife, and historic resources. Check with park staff on the best ways to reach the island and its trails and views. Private property is found along the perimeter of the island. For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere, 2003 Montana Outdoors article.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  2164 acre(s).
SomersRiver Mile: 0
  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  2 acre(s).

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