Milk River
The Milk loops north into southern Alberta, then returns to Montana and runs east across the Hi-Line prairie past Havre, Malta and Glasgow before meeting the Missouri below Fort Peck.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Milk River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 729 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | South and Middle Forks north of Browning, Glacier County, Montana |
| Mouth | Missouri River just below Fort Peck Dam, Valley County, Montana |
| State | Montana |
Fresno Dam impounds the river upstream of Havre.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Milk River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Montana: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks ↗
Facts from Milk River (Wikipedia) ↗