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To put it bluntly, our fishing is incredible. Western Montana has some of the most pristine, undisturbed waters nature has to offer. Our rivers, lakes and blue-ribbon trout streams provide competitive fishing for the serious angler and easily accessible options for the casual fisherman. And no matter where you choose to cast your line, you can be assured our riffles, runs, pools and seams are set among some of the wildest and most beautiful country in North America.
For starters, fly-fish the Blackfoot River—made famous by Norman Maclean’s A River Runs Through It—as it winds west before joining the Clark Fork River. The Clark Fork runs through the heart of downtown Missoula. Simply grab a rod and head down to the river’s edge. Or try the fishable waters of the Middle Fork of the Flathead as it makes its way through deep, quiet canyons with Glacier National Park peaks in the background. And if you're looking to fish in an even quieter part of the region, head to Lincoln County and cast your line in the Kootenai River.
In addition to world-class fly-fishing, we also have some of the most experienced, professional and friendly fishing guides and outfitters around, ready to take you to their favorite fishing hole, help you land your trophy trout and make your excursion as enjoyable as possible.
For more information on Outfitters and Guides, visit montanaoutfitters.org.
Immerse yourself in the pristine waters of Flathead Lake and discover the charming community of Polson, where lake life and small-town hospitality meet at the shore.
With rivers aplenty in Western Montana, there is truly no lack of locations to cast your line. The map lists easily accessible fishing access sites around the region.
In addition to these sites, there are many fishing locations found in national forests and wilderness areas in Glacier Country. Most of them require a short hike or a longer journey to a high alpine lake.
City:
Phone: 406.837.4391
150 Flathead Lodge Road
Bigfork, Montana 59911
City:
Phone: 406.644.2557
30888 Eagle Pass Trail
Charlo, Montana 59824
City:
Phone: 406.888.5454
12400 Highway 2 E.
West Glacier, Montana 59936
City:
Phone: 800.521.7238
11970 Hwy 2 East
West Glacier, Montana 59936
City:
Phone: 406.888.5454
12400 US Highway 2 East
West Glacier, Montana 59936
City:
Phone: 800.235.6781
12400 US Highway 2 East (POB 210 TP)
West Glacier, Montana 59936
City:
Phone: 406.387.5340
12127 Highway 2 East
West Glacier, Montana 59936
City:
Phone: 406.387.5340
12127 Highway 2 East
West Glacier, Montana 59936
City:
Phone: 800.735.7897
12127 U.S. Highway 2 E.
West Glacier, Montana 59936
City:
Phone: 406.293.7578
13546 MT Hwy 37
Libby, Montana 59923
City:
Phone: 406.755.2376
1880 Highway 93 S
Kalispell, Montana 59901
City:
Phone: 406.756.2544
270 Bayou Road
Kalispell, Montana 59901
City:
Phone: 800.532.4350
939 Cottonwood Lakes Road
Seeley Lake, Montana 59868
City:
Phone: 406.226.9225
15600 U.S. Highway 2 E.
Essex, Montana 59916
City:
Phone: 406.387.4405
26356 Soup Creek Rd
Swan Lake, Montana 59911
City:
Phone: 406.859.6027
79 Carriage House Lane
Philipsburg, Montana 59858
City:
Phone: 406.387.9453
11900 MT Hwy 2 East
West Glacier, Montana 59936
Glacier Country Tourism is not responsible for the accuracy of the following business listings provided by the Montana Office of Tourism and Business Development.
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