Birch Creek flows through Glacier and Pondera Counties in Montana, serving as a tributary to the Two Medicine River in the northern reaches of the state. This small mountain stream holds brook trout and cutthroat trout in its cold, clear waters. The creek originates in higher elevation terrain and flows through both US Forest Service land and private property before joining the Two Medicine River. While modest in size compared to Montana's famous blue-ribbon trout streams, Birch Creek offers anglers a chance to pursue wild trout in a more intimate setting. Access and fishing opportunities vary between the upper reaches in Glacier County and the lower sections in Pondera County, with portions flowing through the Blackfeet Indian Reservation requiring tribal permits.
Learn what type of fish are at Birch Creek and what's needed to catch them.
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Salvelinus fontinalis
Oncorhynchus clarkii
Learn how to get on Birch Creek. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
What you need to float or boat Birch Creek, and when to apply.
Blackfeet Reservation
Boater pass · All boaters · Required year-round
Non-members using any watercraft on the Blackfeet Reservation must carry a Blackfeet recreation and conservation permit or a Blackfeet fishing permit.
Checked Nov 4, 2026 with Blackfeet Fish and Wildlife Department
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
All anglers 12 and over must possess a license.
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Under the Montana Stream Access Law, the public may use rivers and streams for recreational purposes up to the ordinary high water marks. Although the law gives recreationists the right to use rivers and streams for water-related recreation, it does not give them the right to enter private lands bordering those streams or to cross private lands to gain access to streams without landowner permission. Montana's stream access law ensures public access to surface waters by public bridge or county road right-of-way. The width of a public bridge or public road right-of-way easement is the same as the public highway to which it is attached.
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