Game Fish Opportunities:

Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Walleye

All Species Present:

Black Crappie, Brown Trout, Lake Chub, Longnose Sucker, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, White Sucker, Sucker

NOTE: There may be game fish present (including Species of Concern) that are not listed in the game fish category due to low numbers for that fish or special regulations. Until you identify your catch, please handle all fish carefully. Thank you.

Standard Fishing Regulations for the Central Fishing District

The standard fishing regulations for the fishing district(s) apply. Please check your copy of the regulations, or visit the site(s) linked above for more information.

Cooney State Park River Mile: 0

Hunting Area Map Head to this reservoir 40 minutes south of Billings to boat, play in the water, camp, and fish. The most popular recreation area serving south-central Montana, it’s always a busy place in the summer. Attractions include good walleye and rainbow trout fishing, boating opportunities, and four campgrounds around the lake. The park is open year-round for other recreational opportunities. During the winter months, Cooney State Park is a great place to ice fish and cross country ski.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  309 acre(s).

NOTE: All river Fishing Access Sites (FAS) are listed in descending order by river mile from headwaters to mouth. The mouth of a stream is its confluence with another body of water and is considered mile 0.