Pishkun Reservoir

Overview

Pishkun Reservoir is managed by Bureau of Reclamation and is located near Choteau, Montana. Pishkun Dikes and Reservoir are part of the Sun River Project. The Reservoir is an offstream storage reservoir, about 15 miles northeast of Gibson Dam and is formed by 8 earthfill dikes with heights ranging from 12 to 50 feet and an overall length of 9,050 feet. This reservoir, with 1,550 water surface acres, 2,683 land acres and 13 miles of shoreline, offers major game fishing for kokanee salmon, northern pike, and rainbow trout. Picnic shelter available.

Things to Do at Pishkun Reservoir

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Pishkun Reservoir include:

Nearby Activities

Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hunting
Picnicking
Winter Sports

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

Off I-15 west of Great Falls, Montana.

GPS Coordinates: 47.68107000000000, -112.50718999999999

Contact & Resources

Phone: 406-444-2535

Additional Information:

Additional Information

Montana Dept.of Fish, Wildlife and Parks

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