Musselshell River
Rising between the Little Belt and Crazy mountains, the Musselshell flows east through central Montana past Harlowton and Roundup, then bends north after Melstone to reach Fort Peck Reservoir.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Musselshell River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 342 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | North and South Fork confluence near Martinsdale, Meagher County, Montana |
| Mouth | Missouri River at UL Bend, head of Fort Peck Reservoir |
| State | Montana |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Musselshell River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Musselshell River in Montana ↗ · Bait shops near the Musselshell River in Montana ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Montana: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks ↗
Lakes on or near the Musselshell River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Musselshell River (Wikipedia) ↗