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The island group are now incorporated into "York's Islands Fishing Access Site", maintained by the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department. This site is located on 22 acres along the east side of Missouri River 4 miles south of Townsend. The site is just off of U.S. Highway 287. The site is marked by a Montana Fish and Wildlife Department sign.
The lake is a popular outdoor destination providing boating, fishing, wildlife habitat, and is nestled against the Big Belt Mountains of the Rocky Mountains.Canyon Ferry Lake has also become a leading ice boat venue for iceboat racing and iceboat world speed record attempts.
Fort Peck Lake, or Lake Fort Peck, is a major reservoir in Montana, formed by the Fort Peck Dam on the Missouri River.The lake lies in the eastern prairie region of Montana approximately 140 miles (230 km) east of Great Falls and 120 miles (190 km) north of Billings, reaching into portions of six counties.
The Bighorn River below the Afterbay Dam is likewise a world-class trout fishing area. [ 34 ] [ 35 ] In addition, the area features many archeological and historical resources. [ 36 ] Visitor centers and other developed facilities are located in Fort Smith, Montana , and near Lovell, Wyoming .
The Montana State Legislature established the state Fish and Game Board in 1895. [6] Governor John E. Rickards appointed the first Fish and Game Commissioners on March 4, 1895. [5] The Fish and Game Board hired its first state game warden, R.A. Wagner, in July 1898. [5] Hunting and fishing licenses were imposed on out-of-state residents in 1901.
The Stillwater is often overlooked, but is one of Montana's greatest fisheries. Despite its misleading name, the Stillwater's most popular stretches contain class II and III whitewater. While float fishing from a raft is a common way to fish the river, it is recommended that only experienced rowers attempt to navigate it.
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The Pleasant Valley Fisher River originates in the Salish Mountains near Little Bitterroot Lake in Flathead County, Montana and flows northwest through Lost Prairie valley. . It is joined by Pleasant Valley Creek just before crossing into Lincoln County, Montana, where the river flows southwest, through Loon Lake and Little Loon Lake, to join the Silver Butte Fisher River, forming the Fisher ...