Fishing

Bring your fly-fishing gear. Fishing the headwaters of the Missouri River near Three Forks provides sports persons with hundreds of miles of accessible blue-ribbon trout fishing. The Madison, Gallatin, Jefferson, and Missouri rivers are among the world's most famous trout waters.  Within Three Forks City limits, the Three Forks ponds are great for canoeing, kayaking and children’s fishing.  You may access the Headwaters Trail System from anywhere in town for a short 1-mile walk to the ponds.  There are also dozens of fishing access sites nearby.  With a snow-capped mountainous background, fishing these clear waters captures many a fisherman’s attention.  The area offers views of a multitude of wildlife including great blue herons, sand hill cranes, red-tailed hawks, golden and bald eagles, river otters, beaver, mink, Canadian geese, whitetail and mule deer, elk, and the occasional moose highlight the panorama. 

All non-residents 15 years and older are required to obtain a fishing license.  A valid licensed adult must accompany anyone under 15 years of age.  Nearby Fish, Wildlife & Parks fishing access points include Blackbird, Droulliard, Williams Bridge, Sappington, Cobblestone, Grey Cliff, Black’s Ford, Logan Bridge, Fairweather, Milwaukee and the Missouri Headwaters State Park. 

For detailed information on each site, please visit Montana Fishing.