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Fishing
Fishing the headwaters of the Missouri River in Three Forks provides sportspersons with hundreds of miles of accesible blue ribbon trout fishing. The Madison, Gallatin, Jefferson, and Missouri Rivers are among the world's most famous trout waters. Fishing these clear blue ribbon waters with a snow-capped mountain background captures many a fisherman's imagination.
Canoeing and floating are favorite family outings on the waterways of the Headwaters. It's not unusual for floaters to camp in one of the many Fish, Wildlife, and Parks fishing access sites along the rivers. Fishing is excellent from boats. Floaters enjoy stretches of whitewater and canoeists have unique opportunity to rekindle the spirits of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, fur traders like John Colter and Mountainmen like Jim Bridger, all of whom canoed the rivers of the Headwaters.
Fishing License Information
All non-residents 15 years and older are required to obtain a fishing license. Anyone under 15 years old must be accompanied by a valid licensed adult.
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Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park
This is Montana's first State Park, and it protects many unique geological formations. Stalactites, stalagmites, and flowstone line these colorful underground caves. Discovered in the early 1890s by a local rancher, the cave site has been toured by visitors since the early 1900s. Named the Lewis and Clark Caverns by President Theodore Roosevelt, the caves offer visitors a unique look at nature's beauty. The park also offers Cafe/Gift Shop, campgrounds, shady picnic area, a self-guided nature trail, and regional tourism information. The Park is open May 1-September 30 and the tours have a fee. For information, call 287-5424 or 287-3541 or contact the Three Forks Chamber of Commerce. The caverns are located 19 miles southwes of Three Forks on Montana Route 2.
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Madison Buffalo Jump State Park
This cliff was one of the larger piskun or buffalo jumps used by the Indians to secure buffalo meat on a mass scale before they had the horse for hunting. The buffalo, stampeded over such cliffs, were either killed outright or so maimed that they could be safely killed by Indians on foot. The Madison Buffalo Jump has attracted the attention of the nations' foremost archaeologists. The Madison Buffalo Jump is located 5 miles east of Three Forks at the Logan exit, then 7 miles south on Madsion River Road.
Missouri Headwaters State Park
This is where Lewis & Clark discovered the source of the Missouri River in 1805. It was later the site of Fort Three Forks, established by the Missouri Fur Company in April of 1810. The park contains historical exhibits, camping, picnic area, hiking, trails, and river access for boating and fishing. This National Historic Landmark is located 6 miles northwest of Three Forks on Montana Route 286.
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