What special fishing regulations apply at Georgetown Lake?

Georgetown Lake carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Montana's statewide 2026 rules, covering Kokanee salmon. One of them reads: "Combined trout (includes brook trout) 5 / day, of which only 1 may be a brook trout and only brook trout over 16 in may be kept; popular SW MT kokanee + rainbow + brook trout fishery near Anaconda; South + East shoreline open July 1 – Mar 31." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Georgetown Lake?

Yes. Georgetown Lake is in Montana, so a valid Montana fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Georgetown Lake; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Montana rules.

Do Georgetown Lake's special rules replace Montana's statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. Montana's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Georgetown Lake by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.

Which species have special rules on Georgetown Lake?

Kokanee salmon has a water-body-specific rule on Georgetown Lake, each linking to its full Montana regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Montana limits.

2026 regulation year

Georgetown Lake 2026 — Montana Fishing Regulations

Montana statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 8, 2026

Georgetown Lake carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of Montana's 2026 fishing rules — covering Kokanee salmon. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

Combined trout (includes brook trout) 5 / day, of which only 1 may be a brook trout and only brook trout over 16 in may be kept; popular SW MT kokanee + rainbow + brook trout fishery near Anaconda; South + East shoreline open July 1 – Mar 31
Source: Montana special-water list

Per-species rules on Georgetown Lake

Kokanee salmon regulations →
Western District standard 20 / day (40 in possession); popular SW MT kokanee + rainbow + brook trout fishery

Official source

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) publishes the authoritative 2026 Montana fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.

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Emergency-order channel

In-season closures, slot-limit changes, and run-count-driven harvest pauses are posted to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's emergency-order feed — check it before any Montana trip during the active season.

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Frequently asked questions

What special fishing regulations apply at Georgetown Lake?: Georgetown Lake carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Montana's statewide 2026 rules, covering Kokanee salmon. One of them reads: "Combined trout (includes brook trout) 5 / day, of which only 1 may be a brook trout and only brook trout over 16 in may be kept; popular SW MT kokanee + rainbow + brook trout fishery near Anaconda; South + East shoreline open July 1 – Mar 31." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Georgetown Lake?: Yes. Georgetown Lake is in Montana, so a valid Montana fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Georgetown Lake; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Montana rules.
Do Georgetown Lake's special rules replace Montana's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. Montana's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Georgetown Lake by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
Which species have special rules on Georgetown Lake?: Kokanee salmon has a water-body-specific rule on Georgetown Lake, each linking to its full Montana regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Montana limits.

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