
Fishing in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters Region
The Central MT & Missouri Headwaters area of Montana, featuring Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike.
1. Missouri River (Holter) Inlet (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Missouri River (Holter) Inlet, MontanaThe inlet streams feeding Missouri River (Holter) offer good fishing for the region's target species.
2. Canyon Ferry (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Canyon Ferry, MontanaCanyon Ferry offers excellent fishing in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters with good public access and scenic surroundings.
3. Hauser (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Hauser, MontanaHauser offers excellent fishing in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters with good public access and scenic surroundings.
4. Helena (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Helena, MontanaHelena offers excellent fishing in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters with good public access and scenic surroundings.
5. Central MT Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Central MT Reservoir, MontanaCentral MT Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
6. North Central MT Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
North Central MT Lake, MontanaNorth Central MT Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
7. Upper Central MT Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Upper Central MT Creek, MontanaUpper Central MT Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
8. Montana River Access (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Montana River Access, MontanaMontana River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
9. Lake K10 (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Lake K10, MontanaLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
10. Central MT Wildlife Area Ponds (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Central MT Wildlife Area Ponds, MontanaCentral MT Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
11. Hidden Lake (Region 3) (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Hidden Lake (Region 3), MontanaHidden Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
12. Beaver Creek Montana (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Beaver Creek Montana, MontanaBeaver Creek Montana offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
13. Clearwater Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Clearwater Lake, MontanaClearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
14. Pine Creek Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Pine Creek Reservoir, MontanaPine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
15. Mill Brook (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Mill Brook, MontanaMill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
16. Trout Pond #18 (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Trout Pond #18, MontanaTrout Pond #18 offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
17. Heron Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Heron Lake, MontanaHeron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
18. Eagle Nest Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Eagle Nest Pond, MontanaEagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
19. Wildcat Brook (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Wildcat Brook, MontanaWildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
20. Deer Run Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Deer Run Reservoir, MontanaDeer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
21. Fisherman's Cove (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Fisherman's Cove, MontanaFisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
22. Bass Haven Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Bass Haven Lake, MontanaBass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
23. Sunset Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Sunset Pond, MontanaSunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
24. Morning Star Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Morning Star Lake, MontanaMorning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
25. Twin Lakes (Montana) (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Twin Lakes (Montana), MontanaTwin Lakes (Montana) offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
26. Long Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Long Pond, MontanaLong Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
27. Round Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Round Lake, MontanaRound Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
28. Indian Brook Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Indian Brook Reservoir, MontanaIndian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
29. Rocky Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Rocky Creek, MontanaRocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
30. Birch Tree Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Birch Tree Lake, MontanaBirch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
31. Maple Grove Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Maple Grove Pond, MontanaMaple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
32. Oak Hill Reservoir (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Oak Hill Reservoir, MontanaOak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
33. Willow Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Willow Creek, MontanaWillow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
34. Aspen Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Aspen Lake, MontanaAspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
35. Silver Lake (Region 2) (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Silver Lake (Region 2), MontanaSilver Lake (Region 2) offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
36. Golden Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Golden Pond, MontanaGolden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
37. Blue Heron Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Blue Heron Lake, MontanaBlue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
38. Fox Den Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Fox Den Pond, MontanaFox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
39. Otter Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike)
Otter Creek, MontanaOtter Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
Fishing Tips for the Central MT & Missouri Headwaters Region
- Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
- Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Montana for most species.
- Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
- Always carry a valid Montana fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
- Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.
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