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Map For Boating In Montana

By AA-Boats & Boating Staff Writers

There are many places to go boating in Montana

  • Canyon Ferry Lake, MT
  • Flathead Lake, MT
  • Fort Peck Lake, MT
  • Georgetown Lake, MT
  • Hebgen Lake, MT
  • Holter Reservoir, MT
  • Lake Koocanusa, MT

Montana BoatingBoating opportunities abound in Montana. There are lakes and rivers for large craft and smaller streams and ponds for smaller vessels. Some allow power boats, others only allow electric motors, each providing a unique experience. Fishing and other watersports are available at most boating lakes throughout the state - depending on time of year and state-defined seasons.

Ashley Lake is a 3,200-acre lake in the northwest part of the state.

Bighorn Lake is a 5,570-acre lake, located in the south-central part of MT

Bull Lake is a 1,200-acre lake in the northwest part of the state.

Canyon Ferry Lake is a 33,500-acre lake located in west-central MT.

Clark Canyon Reservoir is a 4,800-acre lake in southwest MT.

Deadmans Basin Reservoir is a 2,000-acre lake in west-central MT.

Flathead Lake is a 128,000-acre lake in the northwest part of the state.

Fort Peck Lake is a 250,000-acre lake in northeast Montana.

Fresno Reservoir is a 3,200-acre lake in north-central MT.

Georgetown Lake is a 2,800-acre lake in west-central MT.

Gibson Reservoir is a 1,300-acre lake in the central part of the state.

Hauser Lake is a 3,200-acre lake in the west-central part of MT.

Hebgen Lake is a 11,000-acre lake in the southeast corner of MT.

Holter Reservoir is a 4,800-acre lake in the west-central part of the state.

Hungry Horse Reservoir is a 23,500-acre lake located in northwest MT.

Lake Frances is a 3,600-acre lake in northwest MT.

Lake Helena is a 2,100-acre lake in the west-central part of the state.

Lake Koocanusa is a 28,800-acre lake in the northwest corner of the state.

Lower Saint Mary Lake is a 3,900-acre lake in northwest MT.

McDonald Lake is a 6,800-acre lake in the northwest part of MT.

Nelson Reservoir is a 4,100-acre lake in the north-central part of the state.

Noxon Reservoir is a 6,100-acre lake in west-center MT.

Placid Lake is a 1,200-acre lake in the west-central part of the state.

Seeley Lake is a 1,000-acre lake in the west-central part of MT.

Tiber Reservoir, aka Lake Elwell,is a 14,800-acre lake in northwest MT.

Whitefish Lake is a 3,300-acre lake in the northwest part of MT.

Willow Creek Reservoir is a 1,300-acre lake in the west-central part of MT.

Use the map below to locate lakes and rivers nearby major cities including Great Falls, Kalispell, Lakeside, Missoula, Ureka, Glasgow, Havre, Malta, Saco, Sidney, Anaconda, Bozeman, Butte, Helena, Townsend, Billings, Broadus, Glendive, Miles City and Roundup.

Use the navigation and zoom arrows to locate your area of interest in Montana. Once you locate a specific area or city, zoom in closer and make note of bodies of water nearby. The scale on the map allows you to determine the length and width of the waterway and define its potential usability for boating with your particular watercraft. Always check with local water authorities for current lake levels.

Lakes and rivers in Montana

Some of the lakes in Montana include Flathead Lake, Hungry Horse Reservoir, Lake Elwell/Tiber Reservoir, Lake Koocanusa, Lake McDonald, Fort Peck Lake, Fresno Reservoir, Lake Bowdoin, Nelson Reservoir, Medicine Lake, Canyon Ferry Lake, Clark Canyon Reservoir, Georgetown Lake, Hauser Lake, Lake Helena, Bighorn Lake, Cooney Reservoir, Deadmans Basin Reservoir, Hebgen Lake and Tongue River Reservoir.

Navigable rivers include Flathead River, Teton River, Milk River, Poplar River, Big Hole River, Bitterroot River, Big Horn River and Rosebud Creek.

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