Three Forks Pond
Near Bozeman, Montana
Three Forks Pond is a small urban fishery in the historic town of Three Forks, where the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin rivers meet to form the Missouri. The pond is stocked with catchable rainbow trout and provides an easy, accessible fishing option for families and beginners. Bank fishing is straightforward around the pond's shoreline, and the park-like setting includes picnic facilities. Spring and fall offer the best fishing after recent stockings. The pond's location in Three Forks makes it a convenient stop for travelers exploring the headwaters of the Missouri River. Missouri Headwaters State Park nearby offers historical interpretation of the Lewis and Clark expedition. While not a destination fishery, Three Forks Pond serves an important role providing community fishing access in an area surrounded by world-class trout rivers just minutes away.