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Access Site MT

Sophie Lake

Sophie Lake

Source: montana_fish__wildlife_and_parks Updated 1 year ago

City: Eureka, MT
County: Lincoln County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 48.95591303, -115.12677499
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About This Access Site
Sophie Lake is a 218-acre public fishing access site located 8 miles northwest of Eureka in Lincoln County, Montana. The site features a gravel/lake bottom boat ramp suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats. Day-use only access includes a picnic area and latrine facilities. A dock is available from ice-off through October 30 for easier boarding and egress.

The lake supports a healthy fishery including bass, bluegill, northern pike, and rainbow trout, making it popular with anglers and recreational boaters alike. Note that weapons discharge is prohibited year-round at this site. For overnight camping, the nearby Swisher Lake Campground offers 4 basic sites with tables and fire rings located 0.42 miles away via non-motorized access road, though it's primarily geared toward horsemen and hikers.
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Free Access

The Swisher Lake Campground is located 8 miles northwest of Eureka on Sophie Bay road 7160. The campground has 4 sites with tables and fire rings. Amenities include a vault toilet, hitching rack and easy access to the lake. The access road to the campground is 0.42 miles long and closed to all motorized traffic. This campground is popular with horsemen and hikers.

Nearby Campgrounds (4 within 10 miles)
Gateway Boat Camp
On-site
Tobacco River Campground
On-site
Camp 32
On-site
Swisher Lake Campground
On-site
Nearby Boat Facilities
Gateway Boat Camp On-site