Reservoir

Holter Reservoir

, Montana

Holter Reservoir is a 3,667-acre Missouri River reservoir in Montana per FWP. FWP lists rainbow trout, walleye, yellow perch and kokanee.

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Surface area3,667 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

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Species

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Rainbow Trout●●●○○

Shorelines and inlets in cool months, deeper water in summer.

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Perch fishing near Cottonwood Creek

Kokanee●●○○○

Mainly targeted in deeper water near the dam

Boat launches

1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Holter Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Target kokanee in deeper water near the dam.
Yellow perch are fished near Cottonwood Creek.
Shore fishing is noted at Gates of the Mountains and Departure Point.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.