Reservoir

Lake Frances

, Montana

Lake Frances is a 3,618-acre reservoir at Valier, Montana, listed by FWP with northern pike, walleye and yellow perch among its sport fish. It is owned by a private irrigation corporation and the town of Valier.

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Surface area3,618 acres

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Shoreline—

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Species

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Northern Pike●●●○○

Walleye●●●○○

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Rainbow Trout●○○○○

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 Lake Frances 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

Pike, walleye and perch are the main FWP-listed sport fish; target them accordingly.
Check with the town of Valier for current access points before launching.
FWP lists a bathymetric map on the waterbody page for finding deeper water.

View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.

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