Fishing in
Missoula County
Missoula County, Montana has 400 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
255 waters
Waters in Missoula County
- Harpers Lakelake7× stocked
- Frenchtown Pondlake5× stocked
- Placid Lakelake1,213 ac
- Seeley Lakelake1,033 ac
- Lindbergh Lakelake817 ac
- Salmon Lakelake632 ac
- Holland Lakelake414 ac
- Gray Wolf Lakelake340 ac
- Lake Alvalake298 ac
- Lake Inezlake289 ac
- High Park Lakelake220 ac
- Crystal Lakelake187 ac
- Turquoise Lakelake187 ac
- Elk Lakelake118 ac
- George Lakelake114 ac
- Lower Jocko Lakereservoir114 ac
- Lost Lakelake110 ac
- Boulder Lakelake110 ac
- Glacier Lakelake105 ac
- Clearwater Lakelake104 ac
- Big Sky Lakelake94 ac
- Rainy Lakelake82 ac
- Koessler Lakelake82 ac
- Lake Marshalllake80 ac
- Lena Lakelake74 ac
- Farmers Lakeslake72 ac
- Elbow Lakelake71 ac
- Lower Cold Lakelake70 ac
- Woodward Lakelake65 ac
- Upper Cold Lakelake57 ac
370 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Rainbow Trout2 waters
Latest stockings
- Harpers LakeRainbow TroutJun 19, 2026
- Harpers LakeRainbow TroutJun 9, 2026
- Frenchtown PondRainbow TroutJun 5, 2026
- Frenchtown PondRainbow TroutMay 28, 2026
- Frenchtown PondRainbow TroutMay 28, 2026
- Frenchtown PondRainbow TroutMay 13, 2026
- Harpers LakeRainbow TroutApr 28, 2026
- Harpers LakeRainbow TroutApr 27, 2026
- Harpers LakeRainbow TroutApr 17, 2026
- Frenchtown PondRainbow TroutApr 8, 2026
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Missoula County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Missoula County, Montana?+
Missoula County has 400 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Missoula County?+
Waters in Missoula County hold rainbow trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Missoula County?+
Yes — Montana requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.