Fishing in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region
Explore fishing in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region of Montana. Fort Peck Reservoir Inlet, Missouri Breaks, Milk R
The inlet streams feeding Fort Peck Reservoir offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Fort Peck Reservoir Inlet (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Fort Peck Reservoir Inlet, MontanaThe inlet streams feeding Fort Peck Reservoir offer good fishing for the region's target species.
2. Missouri Breaks (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Missouri Breaks, MontanaMissouri Breaks offers excellent fishing in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck with good public access and scenic surroundings.
Boat Launch: Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument →
3. Milk River (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Milk River, MontanaMilk River offers excellent fishing in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck with good public access and scenic surroundings.
4. Lake J9 (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake J9, MontanaLake J9 offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
5. Beaver Dam Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Beaver Dam Lake, MontanaBeaver Dam Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck of Montana with scenic natural surroundings.
Boat Launch: Beaver Dam Lake →
6. Dominek Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Dominek Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
7. Alkali Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Alkali Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
8. Alkali Pond (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Alkali Pond, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
9. Amisk Pond (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Amisk Pond, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
10. Arapooish Pond (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Arapooish Pond, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
11. Aurice Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Aurice Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
12. Austin Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Austin Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
13. Avalanche Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Avalanche Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
14. Axolotl Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Axolotl Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
15. Axolotl Lakes (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Axolotl Lakes, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
16. Baalke Slough (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Baalke Slough, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
17. Baboon Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Baboon Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
18. Bailey Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Bailey Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
19. Baker Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Baker Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
20. Baldy Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Baldy Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
21. Banana Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Banana Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
22. Baney Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Baney Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
23. Barb Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Barb Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
24. Baree Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Baree Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
25. Barker Lakes (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Barker Lakes, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
26. Barrier Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Barrier Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
27. Basham Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Basham Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
Boat Launch: Eagle Bend Yacht Harbour →
28. Basin Creek Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Basin Creek Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
29. Basin Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Basin Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
30. Bass Pond (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Bass Pond, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
31. Beale Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Beale Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
32. Beall Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Beall Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
33. Beam Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Beam Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
34. Bean Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Bean Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
35. Bear Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Bear Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
36. Bear Lakes (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Bear Lakes, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
37. Beauty Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Beauty Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
38. Beaver Lake (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Beaver Lake, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
39. Beaver Pond (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Beaver Pond, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
40. Beaver Ponds (Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie)
Beaver Ponds, MontanaNamed lake in the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region region of Montana.
Fishing Tips for the Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Montana; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Eastern Montana & Fort Peck Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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