Fort Peck Lake
Fort Peck Lake is a large reservoir on the Missouri River in northeastern Montana, offering scenic shoreline, boating, and fishing. Nearby are the Fort Peck Indian Reservation and rural plains.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Montana |
| Subregion | Northern Plains |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Roosevelt County |
| District | Fort Peck Reservation |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 48 |
| Longitude | -105 |
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7:14 PM LOCAL TIMEFort Peck Lake is a towering man-made reservoir formed by Fort Peck Dam, one of the largest hydraulically connected earth dams in the world, on the Missouri River in northeastern Montana. Spanning roughly 1,700 square miles, the lake features extensive shoreline, islands, and dramatic elevation changes near the dam site. Its waters are renowned for walleye, catfish, and pike fishing, with multiple access points and marinas facilitating boating, water sports, and shoreline camping. The surrounding landscape is dominated by open plains and the cultural landscape of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, with regional routes linking to nearby towns and parks. Whether you’re interested in pictorial drives along the reservoir, water-based recreation, or experiencing the quiet of the northern plains, Fort Peck Lake provides a large-scale setting for outdoor adventure and regional discovery.
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