A rocky, tree-lined Boundary Waters shoreline in evening light, the far shore reflected in calm water

Montana lake trips

Where to stay at 11 of Montana’s biggest and most popular lakes. Each destination shows the lake’s water-quality grade, nearby state parks, and live lodging prices, so you book on water we’ve graded — not just the view.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Cook County, Minnesota. Photo: LakeQuality — Original photograph

Lincoln County · 46,500 acres

CCanyon Ferry Lake

Broadwater County · -

AWhitefish Lake

Flathead County · -

NRHauser Lake D

Lewis and Clark County · -

NRAshley Lake

Flathead County · 2,852 acres

BCooney Reservoir

Carbon County · 1,078 acres

NREcho Lake

Flathead County · -

NRGlen Lake

Lincoln County · 300 acres

NRLake Five

Flathead County · -

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Montana Lakes

Every graded lake in Montana, ranked A–F

The State of Montana's Lakes

Montana's cleanest and most-polluted lakes, ranked A–F

Lake Fishing Forecast

Species activity outlook by water temperature and season

Where to stay for a Montana lake trip

Search cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals across Montana's top lake destinations — live availability and prices on one map.

Top-rated places to stay near Montana lakes

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