"The south end of the lake is surrounded by grassy rolling hills that segue into rocky cliffs and heavily timbered shorelines as you move northward. The fishing on Flathead Lake is jointly controlled by the Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks service and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (the Flathead Reservation is located just northeast of Flathead Lake) under the Flathead Lake and Fisheries Co-Management Plan. There are several commercial outfitters that offer float trips. 119.4 at Broadwater Bay in Great Falls to Black Eagle. 500' above dam to 100' below the waterfalls. Holland Lake, Missoula County: Boats must travel at no-wake speed in Holland Lake Lodge and the Bay Loop campground within 300 feet or as buoyed. 2 bds; 2 ba; 3,059 sqft - Active. Exception:Yellowstone River down river from the Highway 89 Bridge near mouth of Shields River. Under an agreement known as the 1855 Hellgate Treaty, the tribes own 1.3 million acres of the more than 20 million acres on which they originally lived. Beaver Lake (near Whitefish), Flathead County: Boats must travel at no-wake speed from 5 AM-10 AM and 7 PM-11 PM each day. The larger fixed-wing water scooper airplanes may at times also need to use a larger section of the lake. The following lakes located with the Thompson Chain of Lakes in Lincoln county: Echo Lake in Flathead County is limited to a 200 feet from shoreline no wake speed except for the following areas: (a) the upper three islands in the southwest corner of section 5, approximately 1/4 mile southeast of the entrance of Blackies Bay; (b) the narrow corridor that serves as the entrance and exit to Blackies Bay located in the northwest corner of Echo Lake; and (c) the narrow corridor that serves as the entrance and exit to Causeway Bay located in the northeast corner of Echo Lake. Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Special Restrictions- Boats restricted to 5 mph (no wake). [View map of Restrictions (PDF)], Clark Fork River (St. Johns FAS to mouth of Fish Creek), Mineral County: Closed to all motorized watercraft From St. John's Fishing Access Site to the mouth of Fish Creek (also known as the Alberton Gorge Whitewater section). "Big Arm is clean and safe and convenient, it's one of the nicest facilities on the southwest end of the lake. The Type V life jacket must be worn at all times to be acceptable. Anyone towed by a boat must wear a life jacket. Also exempt are a vessels lifeboat and government-owned boats. Certain exceptions are made for state-sanctioned regattas or boat races and by special permit. Included in these paragraphs is a brief overview of the department and its responsibilities. All boats, trailers, rigs and motorized vehicles must fit entirely within the campsite parking-spur provided. Bighorn River, Big Horn County: Closed to all motorboats from Afterbay Dam to the Bighorn Fishing Acess Site. Salton Sea 4. A person with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more is considered under the influence of alcohol. Check out the online auction and this beautiful wooden boat HERE! There must be a wearable life jacket (Type I, II, or III) for each person on vessels less than 16 feet long (including canoes and kayaks of any length). Those include the Flathead Conservation District, Flathead River Commission, Flathead Basin Commission, Fish Wildlife and Parks, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, the National Park. About Us Boating - Non-Motorized The North Fork, Middle Fork, and portions of the South Fork of the Flathead River are within the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System and are used for floating excursions. CAMPING, IMPROVED SITE. Written permission from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is necessary to conduct a boating race, regatta or other marine event on Montana's waters. Swan Lake, Lake County: Boats must travel at no-wake speed, including northern outlet of Swan Lake approximately 3/4 of a mile south to the southern tip of the southern most island or as buoyed. Exceptions to Standard Regulations: Flathead River Flathead Lake north of Flathead Indian Reservation boundary Catch-and-release for cutthroat trout. Fort Peck Reservoir, Garfield, McCone Counties: Boats must travel at no-wake speed in Rock Creek Marina and Hell Creek Marina within 300 feet of docks or as buoyed. But it gets tricky when strong east winds are blowing. When meeting head on, keep to the right. They'll be on a boat or on a raft and look down and see rocks and then look again and realize the rocks are 12 feet beneath the water. "It's a large body of cold water", notes McDonald, "and I get a kick out of watching children run and dive into the lake while their parents don't even try to take a swim until late July when the temperatures have warmed.The lake's water temperature reaches a high of about 60 degrees in late August for those considering when to join their kids.Of the 22 islands on the lake, 2,000-acre Wild Horse Island is the largest, and most popular. This 32" fish was caught in South Woods Bay at a 160-ft depth and released to grow larger. Rainbow Lake, Rainbow Lake is in the Thompson Chain of Lakes, Lincoln County: Boats must travel at no-wake speed, Rainy Lake, Missoula County: Manually powered or electric motors only. All of a sudden, they've become a problem due to community complaints. Windsurfers wearing a wet suit or dry suit are permitted in designated area. The Great Salt Lake 6. Closed to all public access below ordinary high-water mark from the dam to 100' below the dam from December 1 to April 1. Cle Elum Lake 15. America's celebrated scribe John Steinbeck drove from Maine to California and back in 1960 in a truck with Charley, his poodle, on a 10,000- mile adventure to learn about the United States. This is done through the County Treasurer's Office. Aircraft including helicopters with buckets and fixed wing water scoopers utilize the lake as a source of water. Mail to: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Boating Law Enforcement, P.O. The permanent decal must be displayed on the left (port) bow behind the boats number. A temporary boating restriction is in effect on Flathead Lake at Skidoo Bay adjacent to the Boulder 2700 Fire within the exterior boundaries of the Flathead Indian Reservation. Boat Tours - Flathead Harbor at Lakeside - Restaurant in Lakeside, MT Skip to main content Flathead Harbor at Lakeside Harbor Grille Harbor Grille Menu Boat Tours Daily Cruises Charters Calendar Marina Lodging Edgewater Resort RV Park Cabins Motel Amenities Rates FAQ More Harbor Grille Harbor Grille Menu Boat Tours Daily Cruises Charters Calendar Allrequired equipment (see below)and a copy of the rental agreement must be on board rented vessels. Exception:motorboats less than 26 feet long that are propelled by an outboard motor and are completely open construction (no closed spaces where gasoline fumes may be trapped) are not required to have a fire extinguisher. Non-motorized sailboats less than 12 feet long and manually propelled boats, regardless of length, are exempt from registration and taxation. The following list of waterbodies have restrictions on the type of watercraft allowed, define no-wake speed areas, and identify lakes with water-ski directional rules. Closed to motorboats over 10 horsepower from Bear Creek to the confluence of the South Fork. In the evenings northern pike are landed in the northern part of Flathead. Enter your official identification and contact details. U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (PFDs or life jackets) must fit the intended wearer, be readily accessible, and be in good condition. They withdrew the idea in April so the state, local anglers, fishing guides, and representatives of the tribes have decided to come up with an alternative no later than September 30. RentByOwner 3 Bedrooms Rental Enjoy Flathead Lake! The area immediately above the dam is closed to all watercraft as posted or marked. A beautiful wooden boat restored by Greg McCormick, a Polson resident and Lakers member, is up for auction online through December 1st. (W~#C?{m2. Only authorized exceptions such as search and rescue craft are exempt. These rules of the road are the traffic laws of Montana's waterways. Buoys will be placed out on the lake to designate the restriction zone. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Boating Laws Resource Page; Boating Law Enforcement. Yellowstone Lake 10. Mail to: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Boating Law Enforcement, P.O. For those who prefer to "catch" some scenery, Flathead Lake is user-friendly for bike riders. . (. All Motorboats, Personal Watercraft, and Motorized Pontoons less than 16 feet in length, and Sailboats at least 12 feet in length but less than 16 feet in length: $65.50, All Motorboats, Motorized Pontoons and Sailboats at least 16 feet in length but less than 19 feet in length, and Personal Watercraft 16 feet in length or longer: $125.50, All Motorboats, Motorized Pontoons and Sailboats 19 feet in length and longer: $295.50. Other dams not listed here may also be posted for restricted access. $125+ /hour. Lake Helena, Lewis & Clark County: Boats must travel at no-wake speed from April 1 to the opening day of waterfowl season. The lake (including the Yellowstone River from the lake upstream to County Highway F) is open to fishing with the following regulations. . The permanent decal is valid until the current owner sells the watercraft. Colt Lake, Missoula County: Manually powered or electric motors only. (Example: MT 1234 AB or MT 1234 - AB). Boats pulling, taking off with, and landing water skiers will travel in general counterclockwise direction. Forest Lake, Meagher County: Closed to all motorboats, Fort Peck Dredge Cut Trout Pond, Valley County: Boats must travel at no-wake speed. Authorized officers of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks enforce Montana's boat and water safety laws. Any equipment that does not fit entirely within the campsite parking-spur must be parked outside the campground in an area designated by the park manager. Also, the part of the river extending from the Warden Bridge on 10th Ave. S in Great Falls to the floater take-out facility near Oddfellows Park at Broadwater Bay as posted. This is located on the east shore of Flathead Lake. The Flathead River flows along Polson's shoreline for four miles until it comes to the Kerr Dam, which provides hydroelectric power to the nearby area. Personal watercraft prohibited on the headwaters of the Missouri River downstream to its confluence with Prewett Creek, except in Missouri River reservoirs, and including all tributaries but not their reservoirs. The area immediately above and below the dam is closed to all watercraft as posted or marked by boat restraining systems. Placid Creek, Missoula County: Boats must travel at no-wake speed from its headwaters to the confluence with Placid Lake. display the name and telephone number of the individual or nonprofit organization that placed it; be maintained or removed by the individual or nonprofit organization when dictated by changing water conditions or seasonal changes; be placed only to signal a hazard in the waterway; they may not be used to mark swim areas, safe channels, speed limits or water skiing cources; be located on state waterways; they are not allowed on navigable waters with federal jurisdiction. Flathead Lake State Park maintains six parks around Flathead Lake, some of which have excellent swimming in summer. A weekend boater gets hung out to dry when she joins the enthusiastic fray of Radio Control Sailboat Racing. MCA 23-2-5defines the laws for registering and operating watercraft in Montana. Earlier this year, the tribes suggested allowing gill nets to land more lake trout, but this idea has sparked a huge debate about how many native fish may also be caught in a gill net in an effort to reduce the lake trout numbers. See theMontana Fishing Regulationsfor special angling and boating restrictions that apply to commercial outfitters and nonresidents. The catch and release restrictions are important to comply with. The lake itself is ringed by vacation homes of increasing size and elegance, as more and more individuals from outside Montana build exotic homes on the lake. Boats will be allowed into the marina when the lake level is 2891.5 feet (1.5 feet below full pool) or above. The largest lake is Flathead Lake, which covers approximately 123,000 acres with 62,000 acres located within the Flathead Indian Reservation boundary. "People are surprised by Flathead Lake," local resident Robert McDonald will tell you. 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