Camping Available fish species are cutthroat trout, bull trout, and Camping, both using tents and RVs, are also very popular further down some … angler cannot take or intentionally fish for bull trout. The dam itself has a very nice visitor area and provides excellent views. guest ranches) at Spotted Bear. Leaving USGS… Hungry Horse Reservoir is managed for flood control and power production thus draw downs are common. Sports The fishing in the South Fork of the Flathead River is, quite simply, excellent above Hungry Horse Reservoir for cutthroat trout, especially the portion of the river that lies in the wilderness area. The lake is also not stocked, unlike most other reservoirs in Montana. Contact the reservoir. Hungry Horse Reservoir is managed for flood control and power production thus draw downs are common. An angler cannot take or intentionally fish for bull trout. The inlets and bays around the shoreline of Hungry Horse Reservoir offer some great fishing. Wildlife The surrounding mountains are popular big game hunting The The kokanee are starting to bite again up by Rexford. A very scenic and decent condition gravel road (paved for a few miles near the dam) encircles the reservoir. The is nearly 35 miles long and 3 1/2 miles across The first 11 miles to the Lid Creek Campground are paved. The project includes the dam and appurtenant works, reservoir, powerplant, and switchyard. be May through November. Click to hide station-specific text Station operated by the USGS Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center in cooperation with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. PROVISIONAL DATA SUBJECT TO REVISION. When fishing for bull trout each angler must have in possession a valid Bull Trout Catch Card for the specific water he/she is fishing. Fishing for bull trout is closed. Available data for this site . Prior to the dam, the South Fork Flathead River was connected to the Flathead River system. They are having lot of good luck on Hungry Horse Reservoir (pictured above) for nice cuts and bull trout. USGS 12362000 Hungry Horse Reservoir nr Hungry Horse MT. Camping, both using tents and RVs, are also very popular further down some of the roads that travel along the reservoir. Us | Outdoor News |. Sun & Moon Data. nearby alpine lakes. Fishing Above Hungry Horse Reservoir & in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. to fishing, however weather pretty much dictates the season to USGS 12362000 Hungry Horse Reservoir nr Hungry Horse MT. The GPS coordinates for this Lake are 48.1244884 (latitude), -113.7933507 (longitude) and the approximate elevation is 3,563 feet (1,086 meters) above sea level. The westslope cutthroat trout limit is 3 fish. They are having lot of good luck on Hungry Horse Reservoir (pictured above) for nice cuts and bull trout. Access: Forest Roads #38 and #895 are your Note: there is no gas and limited services (3 The kokanee are starting to bite again up by Rexford. Recreational Classifieds  |  For those who want to attempt to fish Hungry Horse Reservoir, the best locations are near inlets and bays—particularly where the South Fork Flathead River enters the reservoir. Abbot Bay, on the eastside, is the longest that Leaving USGS… An Take U.S. 2 about 20 miles northeast of Kalispell. dispersed recreation sites surround the reservoir. *Two of only three waters in Montana where you can legally fish for Bull Trout, a protected species, are located on this drive-Hungry Horse Reservoir itself and the South Fork of the Flathead River. You may need to work a little harder. Advertising  |  Along the road are numerous campgrounds and boat launches. Available data for this site . Fishing Koocanusa is starting to clear up, some nice rainbows and bull trout are biting. Information Whether you’re spinning, fly fishing or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. whitefish. Recreational While not a prime fishing destination, Hungry Horse Reservoir is a very popular tourist destination. located in the high Rocky Mountains on the South Fork of the There are 10 boat ramps along and Jerry, were found a month later, all scraggly and hungry. Directions: wandered off during the severe winter of 1900. The reservoir is managed for power production purposes, and during low water, simply reaching the lake is a challenge. Guide, All Rights Reserved. Created by Hungry Horse Dam on the South Fork Flathead River, Hungry Horse Reservoir is a 23,500 acre reservoir lies in beautiful and remote terrain. Click to hide station-specific text Station operated by the USGS Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center in cooperation with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Opportunities © 2003 Angler If you want to take tours of the dam as well on your trip, you should visit from June to September.