Montana Lakes & Rivers
The lakes and rivers of Montana are the ideal destinations for exciting and extra thrilling adventures in the Big Sky country. Perfect for whatever outdoor sport you love the most, you'll find popular lakes for swimming and boating or rivers for fishing and rafting close to any MT city.
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The newest fly shop & guide service in Livingston, MT. Online reports & store. Tap our expertise.Thousands visit Montana each year to take part in some of the most exhilarating outdoor water sports anywhere. From the western part of the state, to the far eastern section, there are lakes and rivers that invite you into the Montana wilds.
At Georgetown Lake, you'll find topnotch trout fishing and perhaps the elusive Lake Kokanee salmon. You can also launch your boat to enjoy the water and spectacular views of the Flint Creek Range. Bean Lake is near Great Falls, MT, and you can find campsites here and a boat launch as well as access for camper trailers. Lonesome Lake is another popular destination, a wetland prairie area where you can enjoy the unique wildlife.
Fly-fishing is a favorite on many of Montana's rivers. The Clark Fork River is 327 miles of great outdoor recreation. A few other rivers include the Gallatin River, a tributary of the Missouri, the Bitterroot River, and the Blackfoot and Bighole Rivers.
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Iceberg Lake
A small but highly photographed lake in Glacier National Park.