It's described as being almost 20 feet in length, although skeptics point to a 181-pound sturgeon on display at the Polson-Flathead Historical Museum believed to have been caught in the lake. Motorized watercraft towing a skier from or to a dock or the shore, except that watercraft must travel the most direct route through the no-wake zone. they show evidence of completing another state or organization's NASBLA approved boating safety course; or. If unavoidable travel at no wake speed or at the minimum speed necessary to maintain upstream progress. Cochrane Reservoir, Cascade County: Closed to all boating, sailing, floating, swimming, personal watercraft use, and waterfowl hunting. FLATHEAD CATFISH . Also exempt are a vessels lifeboat and government-owned boats. Georgetown Lake, Deerlodge, Granite Counties: Boats must travel at no-wake speed from the mouth of Stuart Mill Bay as marked by buoys and continuing to shore. . Personal watercraft prohibited on the headwaters of the Missouri River downstream to its confluence with Prewett Creek, except in Missouri River reservoirs, and including all tributaries but not their reservoirs. 39706 Timber Lake Rd, Lakeside, MT 59922. All motorboats must carry on board a U.S. Coast Guard approved fire extinguisher as listed below: Motorboats less than 26 feet long must have at least one B-1 fire extinguisher. Flathead Lake State Park. The area immediately above and below the dam is closed to all watercraft as posted or marked by boat restraining systems. Glacier National Park. Closed to all public access below ordinary high-water mark from the dam to 100' below the waterfalls. For your Flathead Valley Real Estate needs Contact Dusty Dziza TODAY! After a three year hiatus, due to changes in venue ownerships and Covid-19 restrictions, The Big Sky Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society is back for The Flathead Lake Boat Show. If the personal watercraft is equipped with a lanyard-type cord that shuts off the engine if the operator falls off the craft, the lanyard must be attached to the operator's wrist or PFD. A beautiful wooden boat restored by Greg McCormick, a Polson resident and Lakers member, is up for auction online through December 1st. At least one exhaust duct must be installed so as to extend to the lower portion of the bilge. Learn more Operator Age Limit - Motorboats & Personal Watercraft Colt Lake, Missoula County: Manually powered or electric motors only. One statistic that concerns everyone on Flathead Lake is the number of mackinaw trout, also called lake trout. $1,200,000. Flathead River (Middle Fork), Flathead County: Closed to all motorboats from Bear Creek into the wilderness. They'd dearly love to keep this American jewel a secret all to themselves. Closed to motorboats over 10 horsepower from Bear Creek to the confluence of the South Fork. Speaking of skeptics, others say the sturgeon was trucked in from elsewhere. (Photo: Robert McDonald). 100' above the dam to 100' below the outlet works. WESTERN BROKERS, Judith Fountain. Browns Lake, Powell County: Closed to all boats from April 1 to July 15, that portion of lake as marked or posted. This is done through the County Treasurer's Office. Cynthia Bras of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes frequently speaks with visitors about their plans for the day. [View map of Restrictions (PDF)]. Flathead Lake, Flathead County: Boats must travel at no-wake speed from Bigfork Bay to 100 yards west of the Highway 35 bridge, and as buoyed. Authorized officers of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks enforce Montana's boat and water safety laws. Hidden Lake outlet creek and an area extending into Hidden Lake for a radius of 300 feet (92 m) are closed to fishing during the cutthroat spawning season (usually the majority of July) to . [View map of Restrictions (PDF)], Clark Fork River (Kelly Island FAS/Grass Valley Ditch Diversion to Harper's Bridge FAS), Missoula County: Closed to all motorized watercraft from Kelly Island (Spurgin Road) Fishing Access Site boat ramp and the Grass Valley Ditch Diversion to Harper's Bridge Fishing Access Site. "It's a chance to visit a place where the ecosystem is still untouched. Boating: With 13 public access cites, all managed by Montana Fish and Wildlife and Parks department, there are plenty of places to drop your watercraft. York Bridge fishing access site within 300 feet of boat ramp and dock area as buoyed. Individuals and nonprofit organizations may identify hazards on state waterways by placing a sign or marker at the hazard. Flathead Lake is the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River. Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Special Restrictions- Boats restricted to 5 mph (no wake). If all goes according to plan, by the end of the year the island will have about five horses in its population along with the longtime resident mule deer and big horn sheep. FLOATING HOUSE on Flathead Lake with waterslide, kayaks, rooftop deck, and more +47 photos About Rooms & beds Amenities Reviews Map Host Policies Rates & availability Know before you go Check Covid restrictions here About this rental House boat 1100 sq. Over the years, we have helped thousands of customers enjoy beautiful Flathead Lake and the surrounding areas. Tribal members can request $10 bear spray with their Tribal ID. Yellowstone Lake 10. Minimum legal size. Like other traffic laws, they are legally binding on vessel operators. Due to the lakes size and beauty, sailboats are common on the lake, along with pleasure boats of all kinds. Missouri River, Contact the Bureau of Land Management for seasonal boating restrictions on the "wild and scenic" portion of river from Fort Benton to James Kipp Recreation Area (Fred Robinson Bridge). Boats that are properly registered in another state or country may operate in Montana for up to 90 consecutive days. Have a chart if you're going to do this; all are easily marked, and visitors need to be aware there are 56 small private lots around the perimeter. These regulations shall be known and referred to as the "Flathead County Lake and Lakeshore Protection Regulations." 1.2 AUTHORITY These regulations are adopted under the authority of the State of Montana, 75-7-207, M.C.A., which requires local governing bodies to adopt regulations regarding the issuance or denial of Morony Reservoir, Cascade County: Closed to all boating, sailing, floating, swimming, personal watercraft use, and waterfowl hunting. Check out the online auction and this beautiful wooden boat HERE! The largest fresh water lake in the West, Flathead Lake provides miles of great boating. give his or her name, address and identification of the boat in writing to any person injured and to the owner of any damaged property. Under MCA 61-3-321, all motorboats, personal watercraft, motorized pontoons and sailboats 12 in length and longer must be permanently registered. Bootjack Lake, Bootjack Lake is in the Thompson Chain of Lakes, Lincoln County: Boats must travel at no-wake speed, Bozeman Pond, Gallatin County: Closed to all motorboats, Branum Pond, Custer County: Closed to all motorboats. A white plastic milk jug attached by a cord to the hazard may also be used. on Flathead Lake in Woods Bay, MT. 406-212-7175 1-866-351-8485 Lake Tahoe has more water than Flathead because it is significantly deeper (nearly 1650 ft vs. 380 ft). If you keep these things in mind, you should have a good trip.". Motorboats 40 feet to not more than 65 feet long must have at least three B-1 or one B-1 , and one B-II fire extinguishers. Because there are so few marine pumpout stations in Montana, boaters should check on the local availability of waste disposal stations before using their on-board facilities. ARM 12.8.212defines the rules for boating and swimming areas. To the north, you'll see the peaks from the 1.4-million-acre and century-old Glacier National Park. Between the dam and 300' downstream and the reservoir between the dam and the boat barrier. Crater Lake 3. [MCA 61-8-4]. Sailboats 12 feet long and longer and all motorboats and personal watercraft must be registered at the local county treasurers office. Phone (877) 256-3252 or (406) 622-4015. Generally the 12-digit hull identification (HIN) number is on the exterior of the vessels transom in the upper-right corner. Always operate a vessel at a safe speed so that you are able to stop within the assured visible distance ahead or take proper and effective action to avoid collision. Boating accident reportsare required by law and provide valuable information for use in the prevention of future boating accidents. be painted on or attached to each side of the bow of the vessel; be vertical block letters at least 3 inches in height; be a color contrasting with the background color of the boat; be as high above the water line as practical and still be visible; contain a space or hyphen separating the "MT" from the number/letter suffix. Motorboats and personal watercraft may not emit noise in excess of 86 decibels measured at a distance of 50 feet. Flathead Lake angler and guide Mike Howe shows off one of the lake's prized, though controversial, catches: a lake trout. Morrell Lake, Missoula County: Closed to all motorboats, Myron Lake, Myron Lake is in the Thompson Chain of Lakes., Lincoln County: Boats must travel at no-wake speed, Park Lake, Jefferson County: Closed to all motorboats, Pelican Point Fishing Access Ponds, Cascade County: Closed to all motorboats. When two boats are meeting at right angles, the boat on the right (the privileged vessel) has the right of way. All operators and riders must wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket, or personal flotation device (PFD). Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Boating Laws Resource Page; Boating Law Enforcement. He's currently an executive editor for Westwood One Radio. Our RV Resort has 60 spacious lots right across the street from Flathead Lake in Big Arm Montana. The worst thing in the world is being far from shore with a fire on a boat and no way to put it out. Boaters operating on Waterton Lake who land in the United States are subject to US Customs regulations and are required to check-in prior to traveling to Goat Haunt USA using the cbp roam application. Under an agreement known as the 1855 Hellgate Treaty, the tribes own 1.3 million acres of the more than 20 million acres on which they originally lived. Bitterroot River & Tributaries, Missoula, Ravalli Counties: Closed to all motorized watercraft from the headwaters to the confluence with the Clark Fork River. With years of guiding experience and a genuine passion for fishing and people, we guarantee you will have a wonderful trip. This decal is available at the County Treasurer's Office in the county where the boat owner resides. Boat owners should prepare their vessel for launching before parking at the boat ramp, should launch the vessel quickly, and move the tow vehicle so that others may use the area. "Big Arm is clean and safe and convenient, it's one of the nicest facilities on the southwest end of the lake. When fishing the Middle Fork of the Flathead River from park lands or bridges, a Montana fishing license is required, and state regulations are applicable. B/+,{N Smith Mountain Lake is a 20,600-acre impoundment located near Roanoke in Bedford and Franklin counties. Echo Lake, Flathead County: Boats must travel at no-wake speed. The largest white crappie ever collected by electrofishing on Lake Springfield measured 15" and weighed just over 2 lbs! Letters of application must be sent at least 30 days prior to the scheduled event. The following dams are closed to all boating, sailing, floating and swimming or closed to all public access as marked by boat restraining systems or signs. For additional information and daily fire updates, visit inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7754 and follow the CSKT Division of Fires Facebook page. Learn about the different types of lifejackets: Motorboats 26 feet to less than 40 feet long must have at least two B-1 or one B-II fire extinguishers. Big Arm has a pebble beach (sand beaches don't exist here) and is home base for many visitors with boats. Certain Tribal campgrounds and recreation areas may have special regulations, which are posted, on site. The exceptions include: All watercraft operating on public lakes and reservoirs in the western fishing district that are 35 acres or fewer of surface water are limited to a no-wake speed. The auction will benefit the Bad Rock Canyon Conservation Project. Youths 13 and 14 years of age may not operate those vessels without possessing a valid Montanamotorboat operator's safety certificateor evidence of completing an approved boating safety course, or unless accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older. Still, it's a great place for boating when winds are whipping up the rest of the lake." . Take a short drive to restaurant, bar and public boat launch. There can be several days of beautiful, calm, sunny weather and then a storm may come in from out of nowhere. This reservoir is one of Virginia's premier fisheries, offering outstanding fishing and other recreational opportunities. Come aboard for an awe-inspiring adventure on Flathead Lake. Homemade boats or boats manufactured before 1972 that require registration must first have a hull identification number. Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir, Lewis & Clark County: Manually powered or electric motors only. Flathead Lake & Bison Range Scenic Driving Tour 1 Full-day Tours from $600.00 per adult (price varies by group size) Winter Flathead Lake Scenic Driving Tour Adventure Tours from $600.00 per adult (price varies by group size) Sunset Wild Horse Island Private Boat Tour 9 Adventure Tours from $825.00 per group (up to 6) Canyon Ferry Reservoir, Broadwater, Lewis & Clark Counties: Boats must travel at no-wake speed within 300 feet of dock or as buoyed in the following areas: White Earth, Goose Bay, Yacht Basin, Cave Bay, Little Hellgate, Magpie Bay, Carp Bay, and from Canyon Ferry Dam to Riverside boat ramp. Go to shore if you get caught in a storm. Tetrault Lake (Carpenter Lake), Lincoln County: Closed to all motorboats over 10 hp. All non-members must have on their person; whenever engaged in recreation activities on Tribally owned lands of the Reservation, a valid Flathead Reservation Use Permit, and any additional bird, fishing, or camping stamps as required. Jet Ski Ramp and Boat Ramp included. Hauser Reservoir, Lewis & Clark County: Closed to all watercraft from October 15 to December 15, the upper end of reservoir from Canyon Ferry Dam to below Brown's Gulch as marked. Exception:Yellowstone River down river from the Highway 89 Bridge near mouth of Shields River. Closed to all public access below ordinary high-water mark from the dam to 4,400' below the dam to the east end of the Tailrace Island adjacent to the Rainbow dam powerhouse. Pyramid Lake 8. The give-way vessel on the left must slow down and permit the privileged vessel to pass. Boat Ramp. The 1953 Century Resorter is an 18' boat, and ready to float Flathead Lake! The sign or marker must: Understanding Montana's Required Boat Decals, Montana motorboat operator's safety certificate, Personal Watercraft Informational Brochure. Boating registration is covered under:MCA 61-3-107andMCA 23-2-508. Take a look at the new fees that were approved on January 4, 2022 and will be effective March 1, 2022: But it gets tricky when strong east winds are blowing. Whitefish River, Flathead County: Boats must travel at no-wake speed from its confluence with Whitefish Lake to the bridge on the JP Road. [View map of Restrictions (PDF)], Clearwater Lake, Missoula County: Manually powered or electric motors only. Recreationists must purchase a tribal recreation permit. Cad Lake, Cad Lake is in the Thompson Chain of Lakes, Lincoln County: Boats must travel at no-wake speed. Forest Lake, Meagher County: Closed to all motorboats, Fort Peck Dredge Cut Trout Pond, Valley County: Boats must travel at no-wake speed. Gartside Reservoir, Richland County: Manually powered or electric motors only. Boat owners should remove each red decal or cover it with the new orange decal. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701. Fishing regulations around Flathead Lake A fishing license allows a person to fish for and possess any fish or aquatic invertebrate authorized by the state's fishing regulations. I will pass you on any starboard (right) side. The Great Salt Lake in Utah is significantly larger than Flathead but is salt, not fresh water. Concrete boat launch. Do not operate a motorboat within 200 feet of a tow-float or buoy displaying a red flag with a white slash indicating a "diver down" except by use of sailor oar. Please check with destination park staff for local restrictions. Fishing: Popular with locals for large rainbow trout and kokanee. Boat owners must obtain a certificate of ownership (title) and certificate of number (registration) and pay allfeesto the County Treasurer in the county where the owner resides. Dock, Boat. Exception: (1) Motorized watercraft of 20 hp or less are permitted from the headwaters to the confluence with the Clark Fork River from October 1 to January 31. Salton Sea 4. Allrequired equipment (see below)and a copy of the rental agreement must be on board rented vessels. All recreational activities on Tribal owned lands require a non-member person over the age of 11 to purchase a Tribal Conservation Permit. Thompson Lakes, Refer to Middle or Upper Thompson lakes for restrictions., Lincoln County. "But it's the smaller fish two to six pounds that are the most aggressive and best table fare. Exception:Missouri River down river from Broadwater-Gallatin county line. Beautiful Rustic Cabin with a bedroom on the main floor and loft bedroom upstairs with breath taking views. There are a lot of other reasons given and they can be found at Montana-Sucks.com. A pair of bays on the northwest side of the island are used for protection from high winds and are deep enough for anchoring sailboats with keels. "The lake trout in Flathead are our trophy fish," says fishing guide Mike Howe. It's an oasis and provides a wonderful chance to slow down, step back, and soak it in.". Due to the state of emergency that exists on the Flathead Reservation as a result of the threat of extreme fire weather and upon advice from the Incident Management Team of the Boulder 2700 Fire to ensure public and firefighter safety, the Tribal Council of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes has passed Resolution 21-100, which is a temporary emergency closure on a portion of Flathead Lake. Boat Tours - Flathead Harbor at Lakeside - Restaurant in Lakeside, MT Skip to main content Flathead Harbor at Lakeside Harbor Grille Harbor Grille Menu Boat Tours Daily Cruises Charters Calendar Marina Lodging Edgewater Resort RV Park Cabins Motel Amenities Rates FAQ More Harbor Grille Harbor Grille Menu Boat Tours Daily Cruises Charters Calendar Well aware of having heart disease but more so of the pending Interstate Highway System under construction, Steinbeck lamented the fact that it would soon be possible to drive across the country "and not see a single thing." Buoys will be placed out on the lake to designate the restriction zone. Anglers using float tubes, belly boats, pontoon boats or kick boats, read the. Anyone towed by a boat must wear a life jacket. This is done through the County Treasurer's Office. A "no-wake" speed must be maintained when within 200 feet of a dock, swimmer, swimming raft, non-motorized boat, or anchored vessel. Aircraft including helicopters with buckets and fixed wing water scoopers utilize the lake as a source of water. Personal watercraft which must maintain a minimum operating speed to remain upright and maneuver in the water may travel at that minimum operating speed following the most direct route through the no-wake zone to and from shore; motorized watercraft towing a skier from or to a dock or the shore, except that watercraft must travel the most direct route through the no-wake zone; the following lakes located within the Thompson Chain of Lakes in Lincoln county: Children under 12 years of age must wear a life jacket on a boat less than 26 feet in length that is in motion. Holter Lake (upper), Lewis & Clark County: No water skiing on Saturday and Sunday and all legal holidays from the mouth of the canyon on upper Holter Lake to Gates of the Mountains near Mann Gulch, as marked. You can launch just a half-mile south of Bigfork at the 67-acre Wayfarer State Park. Angler blogs about the lake have a multiple theme, as in kinds of fish. Flathead Lake Boat Rentals. Hauser Reservoir, Lewis & Clark County: Boats must travel at no-wake speed in the following areas: Lakeside Marina and Hauser Lake State Park at Black Sandy beach within 300 feet of the docks or as buoyed. A boat owner may obtain a HIN number from anyFish, Wildlife & Parks regional or area office. A boat owner may obtain a HIN number from anyFish, Wildlife & Parks regional or area office. Closed to motorboats over 10 horsepower. List of Lakes Less Than 35 Acres in Size with Public Access. Docks are to be used only for loading and unloading unless otherwise posted. The following dams are closed to all boating, sailing, floating and swimming or closed to all public access as marked by boat restraining systems or signs. For Robert McDonald of the Salish-Kootenai tribe, there really is a Big Horse spirit of sorts. "People are surprised by Flathead Lake," local resident Robert McDonald will tell you. All of a sudden, they've become a problem due to community complaints. Are motor boats allowed on Flathead Lake? Check-in time is 2:00pm for campsites (local time). The 'Painted Rocks' area, north of Wild Horse Island on the west shore, contains Indian paintings dating back hundreds of years. 406-883-4343. They'll be on a boat or on a raft and look down and see rocks and then look again and realize the rocks are 12 feet beneath the water. Manually propelled (non-motorized) boats may exhibit navigation lights or instead carry a white light which can be exhibited in time to prevent a collision. On these waterways, a person may not operate a motorboat or personal watercraft in proximity to the shore-line if the noise emitted is greater than 75 decibels measured at shoreline in accordance with the shoreline sound level measurement procedure. New listings: 45 Foot House Boat on Flathead Lake- Slip Also Available - $45 000 (Bigfork), Boat Slip for Rent - $3 995 (Bigfork Marina Cay) . Validation decals may be obtained, free of charge, at any Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks regional/area officesor online: Orange validation decals will expire February 28, 2026. All watercraft operating on public lakes and reservoirsgreater than 35 surface acres within the westernfishing district are limited to no-wake speed from theshoreline to 200 feet from the shoreline. The catch and release restrictions are important to comply with. This is a large lake with large areas that have no sheltered spots so small boats can have difficulty getting in when the waves begin getting large, and they can get that way in a hurry. Bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, crappie, largemouth bass, redear sunfish and walleye. For more information, visit https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/goathaunt.htm He noted: "It seemed to me that the frantic bustle of America was not in Montana." It is a large, naturally occurring freshwater lake in Montana that is more than 200 square miles in size. At Old Faithful Watersports, we believe there is no better way to experience Montana than from the water. Seeley Lake, Missoula County: Boats must travel at no-wake speed in the northern most portion of lake from where Deer Creek flows into the west side of the lake, following a straight line across the lake to where Rice Creek flows into the east side of the lake and continuing north to shore, as marked. The closest access point to Wild Horse is Big Arm State Park on the western shore. A person convicted of violating Montana's boating laws or regulations may be fined up to $500 and sentenced for up to six months in jail. The following dams are closed to all boating, sailing, floating, and swimming or closed to all public access as marked by boat restraining systems or signs. . America's celebrated scribe John Steinbeck drove from Maine to California and back in 1960 in a truck with Charley, his poodle, on a 10,000- mile adventure to learn about the United States. Lake Trout: 100 daily and in possession, only 1 over 36 inches, and all fish 30 to 36 inches must be released. The Great Salt Lake 6. Also, the part of the river extending from the Warden Bridge on 10th Ave. S in Great Falls to the floater take-out facility near Oddfellows Park at Broadwater Bay as posted. (Photo: Donnie Sexton), "The coolest thing about Flathead is the variation of scenery around the lake," recounts Howe. Elsina Lake, Missoula County: Manually powered or electric motors only. 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