Fishing

Fishing in Montana

Discover 50 state parks offering fishing in Montana

🐟 Montana Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $31
Non-Resident Annual $100
Youth Under 12 free
Senior 62+ free (lifetime)
🎉 Free Fishing Days Free Fishing Weekend in June

Montana residents 62+ get FREE lifetime licenses! World-class trout fishing.

Official Montana Fishing Info →

License fees and free fishing days shown as of June 2026 — fees and dates change yearly. Always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

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Montana State Parks with Fishing

A sign for Ashley Lake State Park, Montana.

Ackley Lake State Park

+4 Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking Nature
Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park (Montana)

Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park

+3 Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking
group of abandoned buildings at Bannack State Park

Bannack State Park

+3 Bird Watching Kayaking RV
Beaverhead Rock Montana

Beaverhead Rock State Park

+3 Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking
Beavertail Hill State Park Montana

Beavertail Hill State Park

+2 Picnicking Hunting
Big Arm State Park Montana

Big Arm State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Sweetwater Lake

Black Sandy State Park

+3 Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking

Brush Lake State Park

+7 Picnicking Bird Watching Stargazing Paddleboarding Water Skiing Kayaking Canoeing
Chief Plenty Coups State Park (Montana)

Chief Plenty Coups State Park

+3 Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking
Big Arm State Park Montana

Cooney State Park

+3 Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking
Hero image for Council Grove State Park

Council Grove State Park

Finley Point State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Ice Fishing Sailing Kayaking Biking
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

+6 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Ice Fishing Hunting Kayaking Biking

Fish Creek State Park

+1 Rafting
Crystal clear turquoise Flathead Lake with Mission Mountains at sunset Montana

Flathead Lake State Park

+5 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Ice Fishing Kayaking
Frenchtown Pond State Park (Montana)

Frenchtown Pond State Park

+1 Ice Fishing
Giant Springs State Park (Montana)

Giant Springs State Park

+4 Mountain Biking Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking
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Granite Ghost Town State Park

+3 Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking
Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park (Montana)

Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park

+3 Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking
Hell Creek State Park

Hell Creek State Park

+3 Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking
Beaverhead Rock Montana

Judith Landing State Park

+3 Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking
Lake Elmo State Park (Montana)

Lake Elmo State Park

+7 Picnicking Bird Watching Ice Fishing Ice Skating Paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing
Lake Mary Ronan State Park (Montana)

Lake Mary Ronan State Park

+5 Picnicking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddling
Les Mason State Park (Montana)

Les Mason State Park

+6 Picnicking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Paddleboarding Kayaking Paddling
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park (Montana)

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park

Logan State Park

+6 Picnicking Bird Watching Ice Fishing Water Skiing Kayaking Canoeing

Lost Creek State Park

+5 Mountain Biking Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking
park sign at Makoshika State Park

Makoshika State Park

+5 Scenic Overlooks RV Badlands Fossils Dinosaurs

Marias River State Park

+1 Hunting
Medicine Rocks State Park (Montana)

Medicine Rocks State Park

+3 Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking
Milltown State Park (Montana)

Milltown State Park

+2 Bird Watching Paddling
Missouri Headwaters State Park (Montana)

Missouri Headwaters State Park

+2 Hunting Kayaking

North Shore State Park

+5 Bird Watching Paddleboarding Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Hero image for Placid Lake State Park

Painted Rocks State Park

+6 Picnicking Bird Watching Ice Fishing Paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing
Native American tipi outside of a cave at Pictograph Cave State Park

Pictograph Cave State Park

+3 Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks RV
Pirogue Island State Park (Montana)

Pirogue Island State Park

+3 Hunting Kayaking Canoeing
Hero image for Placid Lake State Park

Placid Lake State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Hunting Sailing
Rosebud Battlefield State Park Graves

Rosebud Battlefield State Park

+3 Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking
Beavertail Hill State Park Montana

Salmon Lake State Park

+6 Bird Watching Ice Fishing Sailing Water Skiing Kayaking Canoeing
Sluice Boxes State Park (Montana)

Sluice Boxes State Park

+6 Photography Mountain Biking Bird Watching Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking
Smith River State Park (Montana)

Smith River State Park

+1 Paddling
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Spring Meadow Lake State Park

+4 Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking Nature
Sweetwater Lake

Thompson Chain of Lakes SP

+1 Bird Watching
Thompson Falls State Park (Montana)

Thompson Falls State Park

+3 Picnicking Bird Watching Biking
Native American tipi outside of a cave at Pictograph Cave State Park

Tongue River Reservoir State Park

+3 Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking
Travelers' Rest State Park (Montana)

Travelers’ Rest State Park

+4 Bird Watching Ice Fishing Kayaking Biking
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Wayfarers State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling
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West Shore State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Ice Fishing Paddleboarding Sailing Kayaking Paddling Biking
Wild Horse Island State Park (Montana)

Wild Horse Island State Park

+3 Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling
Yellow Bay State Park (Montana)

Yellow Bay State Park

+7 Photography Picnicking Paddleboarding Snorkeling Sailing Water Skiing Kayaking

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❓ Fishing in Montana — FAQ

Do I need a license to fish in Montana state parks?

Yes — fishing in Montana state parks generally requires a valid Montana fishing license. A resident annual license costs $31, and a non-resident annual license costs $100. Youth and seniors are often exempt or pay reduced fees. Fees shown as of June 2026 — confirm current rates with the official state agency.

Are there free fishing days in Montana?

Yes — Montana offers free fishing days when no license is required (Free Fishing Weekend in June). Exact dates change each year, so verify with the official Montana agency before your trip.

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