Flathead is known for its quality fishing for lake trout, whitefish, cutthroat trout, perch and bass, and its East Shore drive, bordered by the majestic Mission Mountain Range. Seeley Lake . An hour's drive from Missoula by taking Highway 200 east to Clearwater Junction and Highway 93 north to the lake. Seeley Lake is a popular lake with many cottages and resorts, public beaches, water skiing, swimming and picnicking sites. It has a maximum depth of 125 feet.
Anglers can fish for perch, bass, cutthroat and rainbow trout, and kokanee salmon.
Georgetown Lake . South of Philipsburg. The most heavily fished lake in western Montana, with a population of kokanee salmon, rainbow trout and brook trout. Popular for ice fishing during the winter months. Placid Lake State Park .