Fishing spot: War Horse National Wildlife Refuge

Verified source data

Fishing feature type

Federal recreation area with fishing

Managing agency

Fish and Wildlife Service

Address

Airport Road, Lewistown, 59457, MT

State

59457

City

Lewistown

Source directions

War Horse National Wildlife Refuge consists of three separate land units: Wild Horse, War Horse and Yellow Water. To access the Wild Horse Unit , head east from Grass Range on Highway 200 for 11 miles to the old town of Teigen. Turn north on the Blakeslee Road. Go 10 miles north until you come to a four-way intersection. Turn east and drive 1.5 miles to the lake. To access the War Horse Unit , head east from Grass Range on Highway 200 for 11 miles to the old town of Teigen. Turn north on the Blakeslee Road. Go 6.5 miles north until you see the lake, passing the National Wildlife Refuge sign (at 5.5 miles). At the cement bridge, turn east on the dirt trail to the lake. To access the Yellow Water Unit , take Highway 200 to the town of Winnett, then drive south on Highway 244 for 7.4 miles to the Yellow Water Road. Turn west on the gravel road and continue 5.5 miles taking a left at the ‘Y’ to the reservoir.

Phone

406-538-8706

Reservable

No

Source last updated

2026-02-25

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