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Best Lakes in Montana

6 top-rated lakes in Montana. Discover pristine lakes ideal for swimming, fishing, boating, and peaceful waterfront relaxation.

Lake McDonald (4.8 from 384 reviews), Hyalite Reservoir (4.8 from 178 reviews) and Fort Peck Lake (4.8 from 114 reviews) are the most-reviewed swimming lakes in Montana. The full ranking below covers 6 spots, ordered by how many people have reviewed them, each with photos, ratings and directions.

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Top Lakes in Montana

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14.8(384)

Lake McDonald

Lake · Montana

Camping nearby

This scenic alpine lake, the largest lake in Glacier National Park, offers kayaking & canoeing.

24.8(178)

Hyalite Reservoir

Lake · Montana

Camping nearby

Artificial lake with campgrounds, forest hikes & kayaking, plus cross-country ski trails in winter.

34.8(114)

Fort Peck Lake

Lake · Montana

Enormous man-made lake offering campsites, fishing spots, hiking trails & a wildlife refuge.

44.7(71)

Whitefish Lake

Lake · Whitefish, Montana

Camping nearby

Forested mountain lake with a namesake state park & a lodge, plus camping, skiing, boating & hiking.

54.2(26)

Lake Helena

Lake · Helena Valley Northeast, Montana

Picturesque lake for waterfront scenery, including bird watching & mountain views.

64.7(10)

Duck Lake

Lake · Montana

Camping nearby

Duck Lake is a lake in Glacier County, Montana located four miles east of the community of Babb, Montana. The lake covers 1,446 acres and is fished for brown, bull and rainbow trout.

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