Fishing Access

Fishing Access


Fishing is allowed on the Bison Range with a valid CSKT Conservation License, a CSKT Fishing License, and a Bison Range Day/Annual pass. Visitors looking to fish must follow all CSKT Bison Range rules and regulations while on the range.

Additional Rules:

  • Fishing is strictly catch and release ONLY
  • Fishing is only allowed during Bison Range open hours stated on our website
  • The use of tripods, cameras (other than phone cameras), and other photography equipment is prohibited on the Fishing Access Trail that connected to Prairie Drive
  • Harassing wildlife is ILLEGAL. You must be 25 yards from animals (100 yards from predators such as bears or mountain lions)

If you see anyone in violating Bison Range rules and regulations, please report them to the Tribal Fish & Game immediately: (406) 675-2700 ext 7241

For more information about fishing on the Flathead Indian Reservation, please contact the Division of Fish, Wildlife, Recreation, and Conservation at (406) 675-2700 or (406) 883-2888

Hello everyone! To get ready for our upcoming summer season, we will be closing parts of Prairie Drive for culvert repairs, starting on Monday, 03/25/24. The first 3 miles of the scenic drive will remain open, with sections opening up farther down as they are finished. As always, please be sure to call 406-644-2211 at least one hour before you plan to arrive for road and weather conditions. You can also email us at BisonRange@cskt.org for any questions.”

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