Everything you want to know about fishing Glacier

Fishing Glacier

Fish are abundant in most of Glacier's hundreds of lakes and streams. The park has approximately 700 lakes of which many remain unnamed. Some lakes are accessible by vehicle while others can only be reached by hiking.

Fishing in the park is free and no license is required. However, there are regulations governing fishing that need to be followed. Fishing season begins the third Saturday in May until November 30 (exceptions).

NOTICE: As of January 1, 2004, the park is prohibiting use of all lead associated with fishing. Including weights, lures, jigs, etc. with the only exception being "downriggers" that use cannon ball lead weights of 2 to 10 pounds.

If you're a fisherman, these links will be of interest.

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History of Fly Fishing for Trout. Four hundred years of fly fishing history.
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Montana Fish Records
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Flathead Lake - You cannot visit NW Montana without a side trip to Flathead Lake. The lake is approximately 40 minutes south of Glacier and boasts 100 miles of shoreline, more than 300 feet deep and some of the best fishing in Montana.