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Flathead Lake
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Fishing regulations at Flathead Lake, MT
Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Fishing regulations in Montana can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Flathead Lake fishing
- Lake char - 237 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 78 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern pikeminnow - 63 members reported to have caught this fish
- @lyammiclat reported a nice Lake char.
- @Ajgem reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @Ajgem reported a nice Bull trout.
- @reidlindquist reported a nice Lake char.
- @DeclanKey reported a nice Lake char.
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