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Montana Tailwater Anglers

Bighorn Lake

LakeMT

Around here

Around Bighorn Lake

Closest place to stay: Afterbay Campground, 1.7 mi.

Afterbay Campground1.7 miGrapevine Campground1.8 mi0.5 mi

Places to stay6

Campgrounds and RV parks, nearest first.

Public access1

Federal trailheads, ramps, visitor centers and recreation areas.

Data Source: Recreation.gov · Public land: USGS PAD-US

About this water

Bighorn Lake is a lake in Montana. State records show it stocked once in 2026. Every recorded release has been walleye. 30,366 walleye have gone in across 1 release.

Stocking history

1 recorded stocking

DateSpeciesNumberSizeHatchery
Jul 7, 2026Walleye · Fort Peck30,3662.3"Miles City Fish Hatchery

Stocking records for Bighorn Lake published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full Montana stocking report.

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