Game Fish Opportunities:

Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Yellow Perch

All Species Present:

Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Rainbow Trout, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, White Sucker, Yellow Perch, Longnose 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.

Exceptions to Standard Regulations

Spring Meadow Lake State Park River Mile: 0

Spring Meadow Lake State Park Brochure This urban, day-use-only park minutes from Helena fed by natural springs, is a popular spot for family afternoons of swimming, sunbathing, scuba diving, fishing, birdwatching, and pure play. When you tire of the beach, walk the park’s easy nature trail that circles the lake, home to a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. In winter, you can still stroll along the trail and, if it’s cold enough, ice-skate on the lake.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  61 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.