Bull trout

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  Bull trout
  MT · Species record

  Bitterroot River

  Darby Bridge

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  Species record & fishing rules

  Brook, brown, rainbow trout documented for this water (survey). Stocking or surveys do not guarantee fish at this entrance. FWP fish distribution layer records Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout on the Bitterroot River at this site; also westslope cutthroat, bull trout and mountain whitefish.

  Source checked 2026-10-25.

  • FWP Montana Fish Distribution (Presence) - Streams

  Bitterroot River is open all year: general season third Saturday in May - Nov. 30; Dec. 1 to third Saturday in May is catch-and-release for all trout; artificial lures, maggots or aquatic insects only. A conservation license is required to use FWP fishing access sites (nonresident $10; included with a fishing license). Check current Montana trout regulations for this water.

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  Bull trout
  MT · Species record

  Blackfoot River

  K. Ross Toole

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  Species record & fishing rules

  Brook, brown, rainbow trout documented for this water (survey). Stocking or surveys do not guarantee fish at this entrance. FWP fish distribution layer records Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout on the Blackfoot River at this site; also westslope cutthroat, bull trout and mountain whitefish.

  Source checked 2026-10-25.

  • FWP Montana Fish Distribution (Presence) - Streams

  Walk-in access only, no facilities. Mainstem open all year: general season third Saturday in May - Nov. 30 (cutthroat catch-and-release, 3 combined trout); Dec. 1 to third Saturday in May artificial lures and/or maggots only. A conservation license is required to use FWP fishing access sites (nonresident $10; included with a fishing license). Check current Montana trout regulations for this water.

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• Bull trout
  MT · Species record

  Clearwater River

  Six Stall

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  Species record & fishing rules

  Brown, rainbow trout documented for this water (survey). Stocking or surveys do not guarantee fish at this entrance. FWP distribution layer at this reach: rainbow and brown trout, plus westslope cutthroat, bull trout, mountain whitefish, kokanee, northern pike, yellow perch. Brook trout listed for the stream elsewhere but not at this reach.

  Source checked 2026-10-25.

  • FWP Montana Fish Distribution (Presence) - Streams layer

  Parking limited to 6 vehicles; no parking on Sunset Hill Road. Clearwater River from Salmon Lake outlet to the mouth (Western District exception): open entire year; combined trout limit 3 (only 1 rainbow over 14 in); catch-and-release for cutthroat. FAS use requires a Montana conservation license (resident $8, nonresident $10) plus a fishing license. Check current Montana trout regulations for this water.

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• Bull trout
  MT · Species record

  Clark Fork River

  Gold Creek

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  Species record & fishing rules

  Brook, brown, rainbow trout documented for this water (survey). Stocking or surveys do not guarantee fish at this entrance. FWP distribution layer records Brook, Brown and Rainbow Trout on this reach, plus westslope cutthroat, bull trout and mountain whitefish.

  Source checked 2026-10-25.

  • FWP Montana Fish Distribution (Presence) - Streams

  Western District exception: Clark Fork from Perkins Lane Bridge to the Flathead River follows the general season (third Saturday in May to Nov. 30) with an extended season Dec. 1 to the third Saturday in May for whitefish, pike and catch-and-release trout; cutthroat catch-and-release. A conservation license is required to use FWP fishing access sites (nonresident $10; included with a fishing license). Stage I fire restrictions posted in 2026. Check current Montana trout regulations for this water.

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• Bull trout
  ID · Species record

  Little Lost River

  Little Lost River access

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  Species record & fishing rules

  Brook, rainbow trout documented for this water (survey). Stocking or surveys do not guarantee fish at this entrance. IDFG surveys: rainbow trout 2021 and 2009, brook trout 2016; bull trout and bull x brook hybrids 2009. Rainbow stocked until 2008.

  Source checked 2026-10-25.

  • IDFG Fishing Planner: Little Lost River

  Open all year; Little Lost River and tributaries trout limit 2; bull trout catch-and-release (present, must be released). Camping limited to 10 days in 30. Check current Idaho trout regulations for this water.

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• Bull trout
  ID · Species record

  Lemhi River

  Lemhi Power Site

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  Species record & fishing rules

  Brook, rainbow trout documented for this water (survey). Stocking or surveys do not guarantee fish at this entrance. IDFG Fishing Planner surveys of the Lemhi River list Brook Trout (2026), Rainbow Trout (2025, 2018) and Steelhead (counted as rainbow-trout); cutthroat and bull trout also recorded.

  Source checked 2026-10-25.

  • IDFG Fishing Planner — Lemhi River

  Daylight use only; respect surrounding private property. Lemhi River special rule (IDFG 2025-2027): trout catch-and-release Dec 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day weekend; Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Nov 30, 6 trout, no cutthroat harvest; bull trout catch-and-release; no fishing within posted weir/trap boundaries. Check current Idaho trout regulations for this water.

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