Where to Fish Canyon Ferry Lake


Special Notices & Closures 

Fishing report for the week of 10/12/2026

Anglers were absent this past weekend due to the weather. With stable weather on the horizon look for the walleye bite to pick up again on the south end of the reservoir. Try trolling bottom bouncers with pink spinners and a worm harness or using pink and gold crankbaits in 10 to 15 feet of water around Ponds 1 and 2 and between the river mouth and Pond 4. Rainbow action will continue to be good with cooling water temperatures. Try using cowbells, lures or traditional walleye gear throughout the reservoir. Shore fishing for rainbows with a hook and worm will produce results as well.

Size: 33,534.8 acres
Elevation: 3,799.3 ft
Status of the Fishery: Canyon Ferry Reservoir continues to be one of the most popular angling destinations in the state of Montana for rainbow trout, walleye and yellow perch. Please be sure to check the current fishing regulations before you head out. Thanks!
Township/Range/Section: 10N 1W 10
Latitude/Longitude: 46.43711 -111.52723
FWP Region: Region 3   Region 4  
County:
Fishing District: Central
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Year Species Abbrv Length Weight M/C Count Sex Mort Hook Scar Disease Scales Otolith Fin Clip Tag Comment Genetics Age Stomach Intercept Slope Gear Equipment Trip Date Pass/Run Water Section Lat/Down Lon/Down Lat/Up Lon/Up Agency Start Depth End Depth
Year Angler Days Std. Error
2021 93977 8739
2020 123822 9753
2019 79076 7193
2017 127683 13731
View the latest Montana Fishing Regulations.

This waterbody has a fish consumption advisory. Please see the link for guidelines.

Fish Consumption Guidelines (PDF)

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