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Fort Peck is a massive Missouri River reservoir in eastern Montana, known for walleye, northern pike, lake trout and smallmouth.
Looking for the latest Fort Peck Reservoir river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Fort Peck Reservoir.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Fort Peck Reservoir that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Fort Peck Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Fall pike and walleye are feeding before ice.
Big streamers along points for pike.
Stocking report
See the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks stocking information for the latest stocking at Fort Peck Reservoir and other Montana waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Fort Peck Reservoir, bring: Clouser Minnow #1/0-2, Woolly Bugger #2-6, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Fort Peck Reservoir lake details
| Access | Marinas and ramps around the reservoir. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 2,250 ft |
| Nearest town | Fort Peck, Montana |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Walleye, northern pike, lake trout, smallmouth and chinook |
| Regulations | Check Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks regulations for current rules. A Montana fishing license is required for anglers 12 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | Wire bite tippet for pike |
| Ice fishing | Ice fishing. |
| Camping | Corps campgrounds at Fort Peck |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Huge water and remote. Plan carefully. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice.
Spring
Walleye and pike.
Summer
Smallmouth.
Fall
Pike before ice.
How to get there
From Glasgow, take Highway 24 south to Fort Peck.